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2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (410+ words) There's still a lot we don't know about the brain, but so far experts have agreed that our thoughts, feelings and behavior are the result of billions of interconnected neurons that transmit signals to each other, thereby enabling communication between…...
Take a first look at MATC’s new child care center at the Goodman South campus
3+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) Madison Area Technical College Construction & Remodeling student Jaijot Essrha does work on a garden shed during a demo at the new construction & remodeling facility at Truax North Campus Cutting a paper chain "ribbon" made from art by kids, Madison Area…...
5 Sugar Intake Tips to Prevent Cavities in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (239+ words) (StatePoint) Holiday celebrations often feature lots of great food and drinks, including sweet treats to indulge in. But too much sugar in your diet can weaken your teeth, leaving your smile vulnerable to cavities. After a sweet holiday season, follow…...
Tom Still: Adult smoking down, but some disturbing trends among youth
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (592+ words) I heard a word new to me the other day: It was "spliff," which describes a rolled cigarette that is half tobacco and half marijuana " with the tobacco half being 100% harmful to the health of those who smoke them. Despite…...
Do kids turn to phones because parents restrict their independence?
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (208+ words) Episode 208:For years, experts and parents alike have debated how to get children off their devices. Limiting screen time, blocking apps and setting stricter household rules are common strategies. But what if the problem isn't the technology itself but the…...
Long summer break is a burden for students, families | Randall Bloomquist
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Summer break for public school children average about 10 weeks, which is mind-numbingly too long." Trimming them back would improve scholastic performance and take an onerous burden off middle- and lower-income families." Don't discount the need to relax, rejuvenate during summer…...
YouTube to begin testing a new AI-powered age verification system in the US
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (397+ words) YouTube on Wednesday will begin testing a new age-verification system in the U.S. that relies on artificial intelligence to differentiate between adults and minors, based on the kinds of videos that they have been watching. If the system flags a logged-in…...
At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids learn cooking skills and life advice
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (867+ words) Instead of registering their children for various camps, some parents are opting for what's known on social media as a 'wild' or 'feral summer' to let kids experience boredom and freedom. But experts caution a less-structured summer doesn't work for…...
New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (1742+ words) ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group. The researchers…...
New study sheds light on ChatGPT's alarming interactions with teens (Copy)
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (1742+ words) ChatGPT will tell 13-year-olds how to get drunk and high, instruct them on how to conceal eating disorders and even compose a heartbreaking suicide letter to their parents if asked, according to new research from a watchdog group. The researchers…...