When our bodies are moving, our minds are more open to learning.
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Whether they’re in a classroom or online, students should be encouraged to move around. An expert on learning with technology explains why.
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A light invisible to humans makes chemicals in our skin very excited. In fact, the chemicals become so excited they change shape and become vitamin D.
A Muslim man prepares for prayer by doing a ritual washing.
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Islamic law requires Muslims to ritually clean their body before praying. This guidance has particular relevance at a time when hand-washing is important to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
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A scientist explains how the brain works, for younger readers.
Men have nipples because of a quirk in how embryos develop. But that’s only part of the story of this seemingly redundant body part.
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How embryos develop, evolution and sexual pleasure all help explain why men have nipples. But ‘man boobs’ are a different story.
Take a deep breath.
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A sigh is the brain’s way of stopping the tiny sacks in your lung from collapsing.