Most of us have had the experience of seeing faces in clouds, tree bark and the shadows of spooky places. This is because our brains place a special emphasis...

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The first record of dyslexia as an identifiable condition came to light in the late nineteenth century amongst the many other medical curiosities that seemed...

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Girls as young as seven have a poorer body image than boys, according to research to find out if a special exercise program for primary school children...

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According to new research, eight and nine year olds with high levels of trait anxiety learn more slowly than age-mates with lower levels of trait anxiety. The...

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At times of social turmoil and change, leaders loom large. They are looked upon to stabilise the economy, resolve protracted conflicts at home and abroad,...

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