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Moon dust has earthly elements thanks to a magnetic bridgeUnder the radar The substances could help supply a lunar base
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World’s oldest rock art discovered in IndonesiaUnder the Radar Ancient handprint on Sulawesi cave wall suggests complexity of thought, challenging long-held belief that human intelligence erupted in Europe
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Claude Code: the viral AI coding app making a splash in techThe Explainer Engineers and noncoders alike are helping the app go viral
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The pros and cons of banning cellphones in classroomsPros and cons The devices could be major distractions
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School phone bans: Why they're spreadingFeature 17 states are imposing all-day phone bans in schools
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Schools: The return of a dreaded fitness testFeature Donald Trump is bringing the Presidential Fitness Test back to classrooms nationwide
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Send reforms: government's battle over special educational needsThe Explainer Current system in 'crisis' but parents fear overhaul will leave many young people behind
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Education: Can public schools be religious?Feature A Supreme Court seems ready to rule in favor of religious charter schools in Oklahoma, which could reshape public education
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America's academic brain drain has begunIN THE SPOTLIGHT As the Trump administration targets universities and teachers, educators are eying greener academic pastures elsewhere — and other nations are starting to take notice
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Schools' Send crisis: how can it be fixed?Today's Big Question Government urged to reform support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and save councils from bankruptcy
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Unschooling: the radical education trend raising eyebrowsUnder the radar Some parents are letting their children lead their education