A new study suggests that growing up in poverty accelerates biological development. For adolescent girls, this early onset of ...

On Thursday, March 12, Smith College President Sarah Willie-LeBreton welcomed to campus Dr. Frances Jensen ’78—renowned ...

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This post was coauthored by Gabriella P. Oettinger and Juan M. Dominguez, Ph.D. As we begin the new school year, the importance of understanding the challenges and risks that students face becomes ...

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Study maps five major eras of brain wiring from birth to old age, revealing the key turning points that shape how we learn, ...

Have you ever felt calmer almost as soon as you step into the woods? Or maybe noticed your busy mind soften as you look out ...