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Elementary schoolers prove EpiPens become toxic in space — something NASA never knew
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
It took a group of elementary school students to teach NASA that EpiPens can turn toxic in space.
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Childhood obesity should be treated early and aggressively, new guidelines say. Is that safe?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for treating kids and teens with obesity.
![Mother and daughter (7 years) doing homework at table.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vSr4fNuYp4ATbFGSwEQtTF-320-80.jpg)
Why are kids such fast learners?
By Joe Phelan published
Most young children can easily pick up languages and learn immense amounts of knowledge in their early years. How do they pull this off?
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COVID-19 is a leading cause of death among US children and teens, study shows
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An analysis of mortality data shows that COVID-19 ranks as a leading cause of death among children and teens.
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More than 70 children sickened in Ohio measles outbreak
By Nicoletta Lanese published
An ongoing measles outbreak in Ohio accounts for most cases of the disease reported in the U.S. this year.
![A slate carving of an owl next to a photograph of a little owl (Athene noctua).](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/et6r5MdPog6zvp5aAik9ek-320-80.jpg)
'Sacred' owl carvings from Copper Age may actually be children's toys
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Ancient owl carvings from the Iberian Peninsula were likely toys that children carved themselves.
![A drawing of a Stone Age child and two canines during a burial in Finland.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ibLodGUuYx4b3XgL8pZWsK-320-80.jpg)
Stone Age child may have been buried with a wolf
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Considering Finland's highly acidic soil, archaeologists were surprised to find animal fur and feathers buried alongside a child from the Stone Age.
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Personality Set for Life By 1st Grade, Study Suggests
By Live Science Staff last updated
It's tough to change personality. A new study shows our personalities stay the same throughout our lives, from child to adult.
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