Child Development

New AI could solve Rubik's Cube faster than any human

New AI could solve Rubik’s Cube faster than any human

The fastest people need about 50 moves to solve a Rubik’s Cube. New AI takes about 20 moves, most of the time solving it...

Music training may help kids score better in math, science, English

In a new study, researchers found that high schoolers who take music courses score much better in certain other subjects, including math and science,...

This is the best kind of father, according to research

In new research, scientists found that an affectionate, fun-loving father who is involved in the social and emotional development of his children is the...
Gut bacteria transfer may cut 50% of autism symptoms

Gut bacteria transfer may cut 50% of autism symptoms

It is estimated that one in every 59 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Current treatments for ASD include several...
This new Google Glass therapy may help treat autism, Stanford study shows

This new Google Glass therapy may help treat autism, Stanford study shows

Autism is a neurological and developmental spectrum disorder that affects how children interact with others, communicate, and learn. Many children with autism are not able...
Children store 1.5 megabytes of information to master native language

Children store 1.5 megabytes of information to master native language

In a new study, researchers found that children store massive information to master their native language. The finding shows that language acquisition between birth and...

Virtual reality may help treat autism

In a new study, researchers found that virtual reality (VR) games could play an important role  in treating people with autism, schizophrenia and Parkinson's...

Infants fed soy-based formula show differences in reproductive system

In a recent study, researchers found that soy-based formula for newborns could cause differences in reproductive-system cells and tissues, compared to babies who used...

It’s time to ban energy drinks to children

In a recent paper, researchers suggest it's time to bring in laws to ban the sale of caffeinated energy drinks to children and young...

Toxic metal may play a role in autism development

In a recent study, researchers find that environmental metal and metalloid pollution (lead, mercury, aluminum, and arsenic) may induce autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The finding...