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A new study highlights how harsh parenting in early childhood can alter brain development in girls, leading to behavioural issues later in life. The study found that harsh parenting in early childhood ...

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New research suggests a potential biological reason why harsh parenting in early childhood can lead to behavioral problems in girls. Scientists found that girls who experienced harsh parenting showed ...

The T-1000 in Terminator 2 could change shape at will, morph its hands into blades or turn parts of its body into a fluid to move through metal bars. “I saw this movie when I was a child—it ...

An octopus has no shell, just a soft body and a sharp mind. It's a master of shape-shifting, adapting to its ever-changing environment with grace and resilience. It faces daily challenges with ...