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Jun 26 2025EDUCATION

Teens, YouTube, and Parents: A Balancing Act

YouTube is a big deal for teens. It's where they go to laugh, learn, and sometimes, escape. But it's not all fun and games. Teens use YouTube for different reasons. Some watch to feel better, others to forget their worries. But it's not always easy to understand why they do what they do. Teens feel a lot when they're on YouTube. They might laugh at funny videos, fee...

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Apr 17 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking the Brain's Secret Messengers: The Central Complex and Sleep

The central complex (CX) is a crucial part of the insect brain. It handles important tasks like navigation and activity control. To understand how it works, it is essential to know which cells are involved and what chemicals they use to communicate. This is where neuropeptides come in. They are like tiny messengers that help brain cells talk to each other. Scientists...

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