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Live Science crossword puzzle #1: Largest organ in the human body — 9 across
By Harry Baker published
Test your knowledge on all things science with our weekly, free crossword puzzle!

'The first author was a woman. She should be in the kitchen, not writing papers': Bias in STEM publishing still punishes women
By Athene Donald published
"What is the hard evidence, beyond anecdote and suspicion, that unconscious bias impacts on women's careers? Increasing numbers of studies show, in many different guises, just how potent such bias can be."

48 best science books for kids and young adults
By Ben Biggs last updated
Looking to inspire the next generation of curious minds? These are our picks of the best popular science books for children of all ages.

Strikingly simple 'dial' in the brain may help it distinguish imagination from reality
By Payal Dhar published
Activity levels in a specific region of the brain predict whether we think something is real, irrespective of whether we've seen it or imagined it.

People's mental health often improves after weight-loss surgery. A study pinpoints the real reason why.
By Marianne Guenot published
Feeling less stigma — not losing weight — was linked to better mental health and eating behaviors after bariatric surgery.

Your moral compass is tied to how in tune you are with your body, study hints
By Skyler Ware published
A recent study draws a connection between people's bodily awareness and how they find solutions to moral dilemmas.

The constant surveillance of modern life could worsen our brain function in ways we don't fully understand, disturbing studies suggest
By Simon Makin published
We live in an era of constant surveillance. Psychology research shows how this might change how we perceive the world — even unconsciously

What does the Pope do, anyway?
By Stephanie Pappas, Kristina Killgrove last updated
New pope's schedule will be 'exhausting.'
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