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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers the keynote address at Facebook's F8 Developer Conference on April 18, 2017 at McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, California.

The Myth of the College Dropout: Why Zuckerberg's Success Is an Anomaly

By Jonathan Wai, Heiner Rindermann published

Opinion Mark Zuckerberg is, quite famously, a college dropout. But his case is the exception – not the rule, according to a study of more than 11,000 of the most successful people in the U.S.

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A 3D-printed ribcage, part of the new manikin.

Lifelike Models with 'Working Organs' Help Doctors Hone Surgical Skills

By Charles Q. Choi published

Lifelike models of newborns -- as squishy as real babies and with 3D-printed organs -- could help surgeons and nurses train to perform life-saving procedures, researchers say.

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Live Science Talks 'Cannibalism' with Author Bill Schutt

By Mindy Weisberger published

Live Science takes a seat at the table with Bill Schutt, author of "Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History."

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Bill Schutt, and the cover of his new book.

Having Family for Dinner: 'Cannibalism' Author Dishes

By Stephanie Bucklin published

"Perfectly natural?" The author of a new book about cannibalism talks about this fascinating topic.

Education
Building a Death Planet

Book Excerpt: 'Blueprint for a Battlestar' (US 2016)

By Live Science Staff published

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Homeschooling mother teaching kids private lessons in geography

Homeschooling Is on the Rise: Here's Why

By Kyle Greenwit published

The number of homeschoolers in America is growing. Who are these new homeschoolers and what's the impact on the public school system?

Education
A young girl does her homework.

Nix Homework to Help Students? What the Science Says

By Cari Nierenberg published

A teacher's note instituting a no-homework policy has gone viral. What does the science say about homework?

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Harvard Graduation

Will You Make More Money If You Attend a Top-Tier School?

By Laura Geggel published

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upset woman dealing with the aftermath of a sexual assault

Sexual Assault on Campus: Why College Freshmen Face Increased Risk

By Laura Geggel published

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Brain Knowledge

What If We're Wrong? History Suggests Everything Will Be Disproved

By Jim McLauchlin published

Hindsight is 20/20, right? That's the premise of a new book that poses the question: What if we were wrong?

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