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Joshua A. Krisch
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This Is Your Brain on Heatwave
Study finds that students living without A/C suffer reduced cognitive function.
Health & Science
Why Jewish Families Fight Like Jewish Families
The percussive din of a Jewish family dinner is legendary. Here's how it happened, and what it says about Jewish culture.
Love & Money
Why 'Stroller Rage' Makes Parents Want to Kill
It might make you feel better to know there are scientific reasons.
Health & Science
The 'Car Death Belt' is a 3,000-Mile Strip of Danger
Two thirds of all children who die from unintentional injuries die in car crashes. But some states have higher death rates than others.
Health & Science
Scientists Think Your First Memory is Fake
Before age three, scientists are fairly certain that we are incapable of forming long-term memories. So why do so many of us claim to have them?
Health & Science
Losing a Parent Changes Us Forever
Grief is both real and measurable. Scientists now know that the death or your father or mother will forever alter your brain chemistry and may also have physical effects.
Health & Science
Why Kids Are Afraid Of The Dark
It’s an oddly universal fear—and it likely has its roots deep in human evolution.
Health & Science
Are Sippy Cups Dangerous?
In moderation, sippy cups can be powerful tools that teach children independence and keep them hydrated. But there is some developmental risk.
Health & Science
Where American Psychos Live
The nations most venal people live more or less where you'd expect.
Health & Science
The Weird, Bogus War on Video Game Addiction
Treating compulsive gaming like alcoholism strikes some researchers as wise and others as profoundly unscientific.
Health & Science
'Children At Play' Signs Are Dangerous and Stupid
The signs are a suburban mainstay even though no evidence suggests they do anything but make parents feel better.
Health & Science
Why Facial Hair Goes Gray Before Head Hair
Nobody knows. But we have some theories.
Health & Science
Why Your Kid Probably Shouldn’t Switch Schools
Data suggests students perform poorly when they have to switch schools, even when those cases of student mobility are due to graduating elementary school and moving on to junior high.
Health & Science
Where American Kids Drown
The numbers suggest that the northeast is relatively safe, while parents visiting Alaska or Florida this summer may want to keep an extra close eye on their little ones.
Health & Science
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