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38 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.

Human Behavior
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What are 'attachment styles,' and is there science to back them up?

By Stephanie Pappas published

Attachment styles are real, but there are a lot of misconceptions about how they work.

Human Behavior
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24 brain networks kick in when you watch movies, study finds

By Jennifer Zieba published

Researchers created the most detailed map of the brain's functional networks using data from people watching movies, including "Inception," "Home Alone" and "Erin Brokovich."

Human Behavior
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By Alexander McNamara published

How we fund the content that you read on Live Science.

Human Behavior
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How many weeks are there in a year?

By Richard Pallardy published

We take our timekeeping rules for granted, but the history of these rules is long and complex.

Human Behavior
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How many nuclear bombs have been used?

By Sierra Bouchér published

The first nuclear bomb test, conducted in 1945, set off an international arms race that included nuclear testing. But how many nuclear bombs have been detonated during tests and in active war?

Warfare
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What's the scientific explanation for 'ghost encounters'?

By Patrick Pester published

People all over the world believe they've seen or heard a ghost, but there's no scientific evidence for spirits, hauntings or the paranormal. So what's behind these "encounters"?

Conspiracies & Paranormal
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Do you know your meteor showers from your massive millipedes?

By Alexander McNamara published

Science news quiz It's been a busy week in science news. Can you get all the questions right in our quiz?

Science news quiz
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You can change your personality intentionally, research shows

By Shannon Sauer-Zavala published

Can people change their personality? Yes, by "making intentional tweaks to their thinking and behavior," research finds.

Human Behavior
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A lost Biblical tree and a memory crystal that could 'survive to the end of the universe'

By Alexander McNamara published

Science news this week Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

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