The benefits of boredom

The benefits of boredom

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How reading shapes your brain

Do you remember what it was like before you learnt to read? It's hard to think back that far! Scientific research has shown that learning to read changes the way our brains work. Not only that, but depending on the language you are reading, your brain changes in different ways. B ...  عرض المزيد

Searching for life on another planet

Will we ever be able to live on a planet that isn't Earth? A science and space journalist explainss the latest research and data collected from planet TRAPPIST-1e. Neil and Becca teach you some new language to understand this potentially habitable planet.Find a transcript and wor ...  عرض المزيد

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