Humans have a uniquely long childhood compared to great apes, during which we develop the skills needed to navigate our complex social lives. Scientists have long believed this prolonged childhood ...

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Emily Perl Kingsley wrote a treasured poem called, "Welcome to Holland" for parents of children with disabilities. It equates the journey to a lifetime of planning a trip to ...

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When Zarifa Nawfal’s family arrived in Beirut for her wounded daughter’s surgery, one of the first things she wanted to do ...

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Earlier this year, a surprising story emerged about RFK Jr. — the newly named nominee for secretary of the Department of ...

Fossil teeth challenge the idea that large brains drove extended childhood, suggesting cultural transmission shaped human evolution.