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  1. Archaeology

    Ancient pottery shows the earliest evidence of humans doing math

    The numbers of petals painted on 8,000-year-old pottery showed a distinct numerical pattern.

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  2. Health & Medicine

    Got brain rot?

    Excessive scrolling through social media or viral videos can mess with your mental health — and possibly alter your brain’s development, studies show.

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  3. Science & Society

    Stressed by tech? Here’s how to find help

    This checklist can help you assess and improve your experiences — and your mental health.

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  4. Science & Society

    Large numbers of underage kids are on social media, study finds

    Two in every three kids aged 8 to 12 have already been on social media, and one-tenth have been bullied there. Some kids report other bad experiences too.

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  5. Animals

    A bonobo’s imaginary tea party hints that apes can pretend

    Kanzi would sometimes play with imaginary juice and grapes, just as humans might. The bonobo's ability challenges old ideas about how animals think.

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  6. Health & Medicine

    New study links early smartphone ownership to health risks

    The earlier kids get smartphones, the more likely they’ll get too little sleep, gain weight — and possibly develop depression, a new study suggests.

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  7. Brain

    Hypnosis isn’t magic. It’s the brain at work

    While we still don’t know much about how hypnosis works, it appears to help some people conquer pain, anxiety and other problems.

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  8. Psychology

    Sometimes the best way to reach a goal may be to quit an old one

    We’re surrounded by messages to persevere through all challenges. But science shows that knowing when — and how — to quit is important, too.

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  9. Psychology

    Big goals can feel overwhelming. Here’s how to stay on track

    Aiming for something big? Break that big goal into smaller, manageable steps. Then narrow your focus. This will keep your eyes on the prize.

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