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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Humans

    How to invent a language — like that of Avatar’s Na’vi

    Linguists can choose to follow, mix or break the rules of real-world languages to create interesting fictional ones.

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  4. Brain

    Big moments can help you remember little things, too

    Emotional events help solidify memories. Scientists think this could someday help students study better or aid recovery of trauma survivors.

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  5. Humans

    This linguist has invented over 20 languages

    Margaret Ransdell-Green draws on her expertise in linguistics and music to create new, fictional languages — and sings in them, too.

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  6. Psychology

    Connections at school could limit bullying’s harm to mental health

    Recently bullied teens with a strong sense of connectedness at school reported fewer signs of depression than those without it, a new study finds.

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  7. Health & Medicine

    Short exercise workouts can boost classroom performance

    When students spend just nine minutes doing high-intensity interval exercises, their brains can work more efficiently, new data show.

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  8. Health & Medicine

    Seeing sick faces revs up our immune system, new data show

    It activates parts of the brain that detect threats and boosts the activity of at least one type of immune cell.

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  9. Tech

    Squirty gels bring food-like flavors to virtual reality

    A new device recreates complex flavors including lemonade, coffee and fish soup by delivering a mix of chemicals.

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