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An international research team led by the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) has shown that the cerebellum, contrary to what was thought, fulfils functions that go beyond the motor sphere and can be ...

Cara Delevingne opens up about addiction, sobriety and why she believes smartphones and social media can be as addictive as drugs.

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The Hechinger Report covers inequality and innovation in education to show the public how education can be improved and why it matters. In my English and writing classes, I ask my students to ...