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World Rainforest Day 2026 reminds us that forests protect life, support people, and need urgent action everywhere.

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Just two weeks of mirror play changed brain activity in four-month-old babies, offering new clues about how the social brain develops.

A new scientific study has discovered a protein trap in Alzheimer's disease and a compound capable of breaking it down.

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Harsh, strict parenting may backfire, making young children more likely to cheat and lie by reshaping their self-image.

A global study found wildlife in temperate regions is disappearing faster than scientists expected as the climate warms.

Scientists warn that planting trees will drastically reduce the world's water supply if the planet continues to warm.