The Department for Education is working to ‘get the balance right’ between protecting children and causing ‘unintended consequences’ for the early years sector before announcing any changes to ...

Department for Education data shows that the proportion of children with an education, health and care plan (EHCP) in non-school based nurseries has increased by almost 10 per cent in one year. The ...

Humans and great apes share similar laughter rhythms from a common ancestor Researchers tickled 13 apes and compared their laughs to four young children's giggles Great ape and human laughter shows ...

We’ve long expected the West Coast’s worst‑case earthquake as one massive rupture and one prolonged recovery. Scientists recently examined thousands of years’ worth of sediment layers deposited on the ...

The eastern tropical Pacific Ocean is known for its large low-oxygen zones that are increasing in size, putting marine life at risk. New research shows that 15 million years ago, the opposite was true ...

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Kelly Keyes operates a busy dental practice in Saint John, having treated patients of all ages for three decades, but a decline in the oral health of her younger patients is a growing concern. Those ...

Brain wave patterns measured during childhood can accurately predict whether a child is likely to experience anxiety or depression in their teenage years. By tracking children over seven years, ...