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Toddler EEG study shows why story time and playtime really matter

The everyday moments parents spend reading books, solving puzzles and playing with their toddlers may do more than create memories. New research shows these simple interactions engage young brains in ways that screen time cannot.

Toddler EEG study shows why story time and playtime really matter

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Spawning coral release quintillions of eggs each year: new research

The first estimate of coral egg numbers across the Indo-Pacific shows which species can help rebuild devastated reefs.

  • Corals release 3.5 quintillion eggs annually during synchronized spawning events.
  • Branching Acropora, Porites, and Montipora corals contribute to half of the total egg supply.
  • Estimating egg production is challenging due to lack of direct egg counts for most species.

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