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Now you see me, now you don’t

By on 16th November 2012

Young children think they are invisible when they close their eyes despite recognising that their bodies can still be seen. It is a lack of eye contact that makes them think they are invisible, according to a recent study.

Children have the idea of a mind separate from the body at a young age - photo by 3mollybennett

How do you get young people interested in engineering?

By on 14th March 2012

Thousands of students each year visit Diamond Light. By exploring the beamlines, accelerator and talking to researchers, the synchrotron aims to inspire youngsters.

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Fifth grade, mental health

By on 28th February 2012

About one in every nine American children attempts suicide by the time they graduate high school

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Parents’ depression may produce behavioural disorders in children

By on 2nd February 2012

Recent statistical studies have shown a strong relationship between parents’ depression and anxiety and adolescents’ emotional problems.

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Read this carefully so that you will understand it. When you come home we will show you the model. Lots of love, Daddy

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