Expert: Simple, repeated play best for baby brain development
A child development expert warns parents that overstimulation with flashy toys hinders learning. Discover why simplicity and repetition are key for infant brainpower.
A child development expert warns parents that overstimulation with flashy toys hinders learning. Discover why simplicity and repetition are key for infant brainpower.
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Myanmar holds its first general election in five years this Sunday, a process critics decry as a sham to legitimise military rule. Read the full analysis of the controversial polls.
Analysis reveals Pfizer directed more revenue to investors than research, as Trump's blame on allies for high US drug prices ignores the core corporate profit motive. Read the full investigation.
The Trump administration orders the CDC to end all research on monkeys and apes, a significant step in phasing out animal testing. Find out the impact on medical research.
The government's new £78bn council funding settlement shifts money towards deprived areas. Find out which councils win, which lose, and if your tax bill will rise.
The Trump administration plans to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a 'crown jewel' of climate science. Experts warn this move puts public safety at risk. Read the full story.
Leading UK researchers argue that replacing animal testing entirely remains scientifically impossible despite new technologies. Discover why biology's complexity demands continued animal research for medical advances.
Groundbreaking Cambridge University research identifies five distinct brain development phases, yet later life stages receive minimal attention. Discover the full story behind these scientific findings.
New Cambridge University research reveals adolescence extends to age 32, explaining why fashion, music and gaming preferences from youth often persist for decades.
Science Minister Patrick Vallance announces strategy to reduce animal testing through AI and advanced technologies. Learn how this could transform medical research in Britain.
UK councils report an 'astronomical' rise in under-fives with speech and development delays, linked to increased screentime. Learn the findings and what it means for early years support.
Technology Secretary Liz Kendall announces a major £38.6bn research funding plan to cure diseases and boost the economy, while criticising political rivals for negativity about Britain's future.
The Australian government's 20% cut to CSIRO funding threatens critical climate and medical research. Discover how this decision impacts scientific innovation.
The Princess of Wales convened a major business summit in London to drive investment in early childhood development, highlighting a potential £45.5bn boost for the UK.
Australia's national science agency CSIRO announces up to 350 job cuts, described as 'worst cuts ever seen' and a 'sad day for publicly funded science'.
A pivotal 2012 study on gender bias in science hiring has been contradicted by a major replication. Discover how the new findings challenge established narratives on women in STEM.
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Serbia forms joint venture with Jared Kushner's firm to redevelop bombed military headquarters site, sparking protests and controversy over cultural heritage.
Thousands of Serbians are protesting against a luxury hotel development linked to Jared Kushner on the site of Belgrade's former army headquarters. Join the conversation about this controversial project.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Oxford creates first-ever comprehensive atlas of mouse brain development, revealing critical windows that could transform understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions.
Groundbreaking Australian research reveals a revolutionary approach to prostate cancer treatment that could spare men debilitating side effects and transform recovery outcomes across the UK.
Groundbreaking UK research reveals how specific gut bacteria strains could significantly increase your risk of developing coronary artery disease, opening new possibilities for prevention and treatment.
Outraged residents in a quiet Buckinghamshire village discover a developer used a 1948 agricultural rule to bypass modern planning permission for a massive industrial structure looming over their homes.
The NHS is making history by inviting adults with Down's syndrome to participate in revolutionary health research that could transform medical understanding and care.
Hollywood icons Demi Moore and Bruce Willis set aside differences for charitable cause, joining celebrity-filled New York fundraiser supporting cutting-edge dementia research and awareness campaigns.
Cambridge scientists achieve unprecedented DNA mapping milestone that could revolutionise medicine and transform our understanding of genetic diseases
Exclusive investigation uncovers how obscure production companies received substantial public funding for films that failed to achieve commercial success or critical acclaim, raising serious questions about film funding accountability.