A new NIH-funded study found associations between higher fluoride levels in public drinking water during pregnancy and lower child cognition scores, particularly in fluid reasoning. The study, which included 2,514 children, suggests that higher fluoride levels may impact cognitive development.
SourceEnvironmental influences on Child Health Outcomes·JournalAmerican Journal of Epidemiology·TypeObservational study·DateAug 18, 2026
A recent Finnish study found that more screen time since childhood is associated with better cognitive processing in adolescence. The researchers recommend encouraging active thinking and problem-solving through screen use. The study also highlights the importance of balancing physical activity and sedentary time to promote brain health.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalPediatric Exercise Science·DateAug 12, 2026
A new FIU study reveals that stressed-out parents are more likely to rely on screens for kids' entertainment, while fewer enforce consistent limits. Researchers recommend focusing on media quality and personalizing technology guidelines to create healthy screen habits.
SourceFlorida International University·JournalFamily Relations·TypeObservational study·DateAug 6, 2026
Teaching children emotional regulation and healthy friendships can provide a crucial buffer against social media's risks to mental health and self-worth. Strong childhood friendships are better equipped to navigate digital spaces, reducing the likelihood of online validation-based identity and self-worth issues.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.
Researchers are developing a smartphone-based platform that combines driving data, personalized coaching and parent engagement strategies to improve driving safety for teens with ADHD. The platform will use telematics to monitor driving behaviors while allowing parents and teens to set shared goals and track progress.
SourcePennington Biomedical Research Center·DateAug 4, 2026
New national standards recommend earlier screening and lifelong monitoring for development and cognition in individuals with SCD, aiming to reduce variability in care. The guidance, developed in collaboration with Children's Colorado, provides a tiered approach to care, including surveillance and evaluation.
SourceChildren's Hospital Colorado·JournalPediatric Blood & Cancer·DateJul 28, 2026
Researchers discovered that brain regions switch between shared and independent timing, allowing for flexibility in coordination. This finding provides a new framework for understanding how brain regions communicate and enables the development of brain-inspired artificial intelligence and robotic control systems.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2026
A landmark study tracks preterm babies from birth to middle adulthood, identifying early cognitive development as the strongest predictor of who flourishes and struggles. Childhood IQ at age 8 is linked to adult outcomes, with a 15-point increase associated with a 79% reduction in poor economic and social functioning.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalJAMA Pediatrics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2026
A new study from Carnegie Mellon University reveals that baboons and macaques exhibit the same geometric intuitions as young children, suggesting a fundamental similarity in the primate mind. The research found continuity across all groups, including two species of non-human primates, human children, and adult humans.
SourceCarnegie Mellon University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2026
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Researchers at Texas A&M University have found a way to intervene early in traumatic brain injuries using a natural, gut-derived chemical that prevents post-traumatic epilepsy from taking root. The treatment reduced brain inflammation, improved memory and mood, protected brain cells, made seizures both rarer and harder to trigger.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalExperimental Neurology·DateJul 15, 2026
A new study from Ohio State University found that using screens to calm children has different effects on cognitive development depending on the child. The research suggests that parents need more resources, including access to outdoor spaces and mindfulness tools, to help their children regulate their emotions and develop healthy rela...
SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Communication·TypeSurvey·DateJul 13, 2026
A biomaterial scaffold has been developed to recreate a skull stem cell niche, reducing craniosynostosis-related deformities and promoting normal skull growth. The triphasic scaffold maintained skeletal stem cells while supporting bone formation and tissue regeneration.
SourceEditorial Office of West China School of Stomatology, Sichuan University·JournalBone Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2026
A new study published in PLOS One found that slower maternal vocal responses at 12 months may predict later childhood behavior disorders such as ADHD. The study analyzed data from 158 mother-infant pairs and found associations between slow maternal responses and increased odds of psychiatric diagnoses by age seven.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS One·TypeObservational study·DateJul 1, 2026
A new five-year project at Wayne State University aims to investigate the effects of e-cigarette use during pregnancy on fetal brain development. The research will utilize a state-of-the-art vaping system to model real-world exposures and examine their effects on neurodevelopment.
SourceWayne State University - Office of the Vice President for Research·DateJun 29, 2026
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A systematic review of 73 studies found that early diet may shape cognitive performance and academic outcomes in adolescents. Unhealthy dietary patterns in infancy have lasting consequences for intelligence in adolescence, according to the study.
SourceSwansea University·JournalAdvances in Nutrition·TypeSystematic review·DateJun 5, 2026
A new framework, criticome, integrates experience until age 25, reframing autism, schizophrenia, depression, and trauma as developmental disorders. The study suggests that screen-saturated childhoods may produce adult dysfunction, highlighting the importance of early experience in brain development.
SourceGenomic Press·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 2, 2026
Researchers developed a viable homozygous CHD8 mouse model, showing that stronger mutations can dramatically alter male–female autism patterns. The study revealed pronounced autism-related abnormalities in both sexes with severe mutations.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalMolecular Psychiatry·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2026
Researchers have discovered that errors in the final step of cell division can cause dramatic changes in developing brain cells, leading to abnormalities such as multiple nuclei and cilia. The study found that a protein called p53 acts as a guardian of brain development by triggering the self-destruction of abnormal cells.
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Scientists have identified a new drug target for treating Fragile X syndrome by blocking the EPAC2 brain protein, which improves abnormal brain activity and behavioral symptoms. The study uses genetically engineered mice to simulate the condition and finds that EPAC2 levels rise gradually as the brain matures.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalNeuron·DateMay 18, 2026
A post hoc analysis of a randomized clinical trial found high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation in pregnancy to be positively associated with visual memory, verbal memory, and flexibility among offspring at age 10. This strengthens evidence on the association between prenatal vitamin D exposure and childhood cognition.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMay 18, 2026
A study by Adelaide University researchers found that teacher self-efficacy is critical in creating safe learning environments for young children experiencing trauma. Early years teachers play a vital role in supporting children's wellbeing and helping to break cycles of disadvantage.
SourceAdelaide University·JournalThe Australian Educational Researcher·TypeCase study·DateMay 4, 2026
A study of children aged 8-12 found that only 40% of their relationships are positive or ambivalent, with half still including perpetrators in their networks. Children struggle to discuss traumatic experiences with parents and friends due to fear or lack of trust.
SourceRadboud University Nijmegen·JournalJournal of Child & Adolescent Trauma·DateMay 1, 2026
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Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.
A study by King's College London found that babies exposed to high levels of air pollution in the womb show slower signs of development at 18 months compared to those exposed to lower levels. This is particularly true for premature babies, who experience poorer motor and language skills.
Researchers from the Salk Institute found that astrocytes play a crucial role in fragile X syndrome symptoms. Correcting dysregulations in star-shaped brain cells improved some symptoms, including reduced seizures and restored molecular balances in a mouse model of FXS. The study validates the importance of studying astrocytes in FXS r...
SourceSalk Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 23, 2026
Teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow. The study found that teens who used cannabis showed restricted growth over time compared to those who did not.
SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalNeuropsychopharmacology·DateApr 19, 2026
Researchers created an atlas detailing the development of brain blood vessels from birth to adulthood, revealing three distinct stages. The Lambada atlas provides a high-resolution map of vascular development, enabling researchers to explore the developing brain in 3D.
SourceInstitut du Cerveau (Paris Brain Institute)·JournalCell·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 15, 2026
A new study from Florida Atlantic University finds that unsupervised screen time during early childhood increases the likelihood of socioemotional difficulties. Preschool- and kindergarten-aged children who spent at least 10-30 minutes alone with devices daily were more likely to experience adjustment problems.
SourceFlorida Atlantic University·JournalResearch on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 6, 2026
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Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have created a detailed cellular roadmap of human brain development, utilizing data from nearly 200 studies and 30 million cells. The atlas provides insight into genetic links and pathways involved in conditions like autism spectrum disorder and Alzheimer's disease.
SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateMar 25, 2026
A study found that the COVID-19 pandemic slowed the development of executive function skills in young children, leading to systemic academic and behavioral challenges. The research, tracking over 3,100 children from age 3 to 11, suggests that supporting executive function may be a key recommendation for pandemic recovery efforts.
SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·TypeObservational study·DateMar 24, 2026
Researchers discovered that mild hypoxia shortly after birth hinders learning and memory into adulthood through altered neuron-to-neuron communication in the hippocampus. The study also found a second protein involved in hypoxia's effects on this channel's functioning, which was restored when targeted.
SourceSociety for Neuroscience·JournalJNeurosci·DateMar 23, 2026
A systematic review of social media platforms reveals that TikTok contains a substantial proportion of misleading information about mental health and neurodivergence, with higher rates of misinformation than other platforms. The study emphasizes the importance of credible sources and evidence-based content to combat spreading false ide...
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalJournal of Social Media Research·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 19, 2026
A new study from Dartmouth College finds that social information can significantly impact how people experience negative events, including physical pain and mentally demanding tasks. When others describe an experience as painful, individuals tend to feel it that way, even when the actual experience is low in intensity.
SourceDartmouth College·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 12, 2026
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Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.
A team of MIT engineers identified tacit knowledge in volunteers who classified images, shifting focus to easier-to-classify areas without awareness. Bringing this concealed knowledge to the surface enhances experts' performance, suggesting a method for boosting learning experience in disciplines requiring keen observation skills.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Neural Engineering·DateMar 4, 2026
A study from the University of East Anglia found that Covid lockdowns disrupted children's ability to self-regulate, leading to slower growth in executive functions. Reception-age children, who normally learn to socialize and navigate classroom routines, showed significant setbacks in cognitive flexibility and self-regulation skills.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalChild Development·TypeObservational study·DateMar 3, 2026
A study found that pre-teens with problematic gaming habits are more likely to experience mild paranoia and disturbed perceptions. However, young gamers who felt supported at home and school were less likely to develop problematic gaming habits overall.
SourceMcGill University·JournalJournal of Behavioral Addictions·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMar 3, 2026
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers found that children who aren't friends connect better through play when given a task to complete, especially during goal-directed activities. The study, which involved 148 children aged six to eight, shows that connected communication is crucial for social coordination and teamwork.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalInfant and Child Development·DateFeb 25, 2026
The Brain Health Prize, a student competition to improve brain health on campus, was won by Shreeyalaxhmee Rao and Riya Acharya's 'Resilience Neighborhoods' project. The prize aims to equip students with brain-healthy strategies through innovative ideas.
A study analyzing data from 44,000 adults found that those with intellectual and developmental disabilities experience substantially higher rates of anxiety and depression. The study also highlights significant healthcare treatment and access barriers facing this population.
SourceUniversity of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeSurvey·DateFeb 20, 2026
A new study from the University of East Anglia found that babies with an increased likelihood of autism may struggle to settle into deep, restorative sleep. Those with high sensory sensitivity slept more lightly even in quiet environments.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalSLEEP·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 19, 2026
Dr. Sandra Bond Chapman, founder of Center for BrainHealth, was inducted into the Texas Philosophical Society for her groundbreaking work on cognitive neuroscience and brain health. Her leadership has propelled UT Dallas's Center for BrainHealth into an international hub advancing brain health research.
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A new study found that warmer nighttime temperatures during pregnancy may be associated with a higher risk of autism diagnosis in children. Exposure to extreme heat during early and late pregnancy increased the risk by 15% and 13%, respectively.
SourceTulane University·JournalScience of The Total Environment·DateFeb 12, 2026
Researchers used AI to analyze brain activity of 130 two-month-old infants, discovering that they can categorize objects in their brains at just two months old. This challenges earlier thought and highlights the richness of brain function in the first year of life.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalNature Neuroscience·DateFeb 2, 2026
Researchers have found that babies can detect verb inconsistencies as early as 10 months old, using brain imaging technology. This finding suggests that infants begin to develop an understanding of verbs before they even say their first words.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalCortex·TypeObservational study·DateJan 28, 2026
A new study found that prenatal exposure to air pollution is associated with lower cognitive performance in newborns, with stronger associations observed for black carbon and PM2.5. The strongest effects were seen in boys, suggesting potential sex-specific vulnerability.
SourceBarcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal)·JournalEnvironmental Pollution·TypeObservational study·DateJan 27, 2026
A new study from the Stowers Institute has identified a mechanism that makes fleeting moments unforgettable, revealing a critical step in forming long-lasting memories. The research discovered a specific type of chaperone protein that allows proteins to change shape and form functional amyloids that house long-term memory.
SourceStowers Institute for Medical Research·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 26, 2026
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
A study finds that nearly half of newborns with severe spina bifida experience breathing problems during sleep, which can be detected through comprehensive sleep studies. Early treatment may significantly improve cognitive development in these high-risk infants.
SourceWashU Medicine·JournalPEDIATRICS·TypeObservational study·DateJan 23, 2026
A new study reveals the emotional challenges faced by siblings of people with Prader-Willi syndrome, including feelings of stress, loneliness, and sadness. Siblings often take on extra responsibilities at home and struggle to cope with their brother or sister's behavior and hunger.
SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalJournal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities·TypeSystematic review·DateJan 6, 2026
Children exposed to high levels of screen time before age two showed changes in brain development linked to slower decision-making and increased anxiety by their teenage years. Parent-child reading may offer protection against these effects.
SourceAgency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore·JournalEBioMedicine·TypeObservational study·DateDec 30, 2025
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
A new study found that brief, light-intensity exercise significantly improves inhibitory control and mood in children, with potential to enhance learning efficiency. The research, conducted at Waseda University, also revealed that even short periods of physical activity can have a lasting impact on cognitive function.
SourceWaseda University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeCase study·DateDec 17, 2025
A new study identifies a distinctive brain activity pattern in children with ADHD, which may be modified using non-invasive brain stimulation and cognitive training. The pattern, known as aperiodic EEG activity, reliably distinguished children with ADHD from their peers.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNeuroImage Clinical·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2025
A UK-based study found that epilepsy can be a primary cause of death in people with intellectual disabilities, with those from ethnic minorities living in the UK being particularly at risk. The research highlights significant disparities in care and service provision, calling for systemic changes to prevent avoidable deaths.
SourceUniversity of Plymouth·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 10, 2025
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Children who spend a significant amount of time on social media platforms experience a gradual decline in their ability to concentrate. The study found no association between TV watching or video game playing and attention symptoms.
SourceKarolinska Institutet·JournalPediatrics Open Science·TypeObservational study·DateDec 8, 2025
Researchers identified a molecular mechanism linking early-life environments with memory by activating AP-1, which regulates genes involved in neuronal plasticity and learning. Early-life experiences produce long-lasting modulation of AP-1 activity, boosting gene networks that strengthen neuronal connections.
SourceUniversidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 3, 2025
Researchers found a significant link between longer screen time and increased ADHD symptoms, as well as developmental abnormalities in brain structure. The study suggests that excessive screen exposure may contribute to delayed brain maturation patterns in children with ADHD.
SourceUniversity of Fukui·JournalTranslational Psychiatry·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 21, 2025
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Researchers found that dogs with stronger ADHD-like traits were slower to learn new information, but improved with repetition and sufficient sleep. The studies also revealed a link between ADHD-like traits and self-control in dogs, suggesting that cognitive training and sleep can mitigate these impairments.
SourceEötvös Loránd University·JournalThe Veterinary Journal·DateNov 19, 2025
A new study found a significant link between omega-3 intake and ADHD symptoms among Palestinian adolescents. Lower omega-3 consumption was associated with higher ADHD symptom scores, highlighting the importance of balanced nutrition in supporting cognitive health.
SourceDe Gruyter·JournalInternational Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health·TypeObservational study·DateNov 12, 2025
Researchers have discovered that Batten disease progression varies by sex and age, with male mice showing early auditory problems that improve with age, while female mice experience persistent difficulties. The study provides a new model for tracking brain function over time and testing treatments for this devastating disease.
SourceUniversity of Rochester Medical Center·JournalJournal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders·DateNov 6, 2025
Researchers have created detailed maps of the mammalian brain's developmental stages, shedding light on how brain cells form and mature. The findings provide valuable insights into the critical periods that may help diagnose and treat neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.
SourceAllen Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 5, 2025
Researchers found that adults behave like children when their working memory is overloaded, showing distributed attention and difficulty in focusing on the task goal. This suggests that children's distractible behavior may be a natural consequence of their developing memory system.
SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Experimental Psychology General·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 4, 2025
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A new tool, WatDAT, measures vision equally precisely in younger toddlers by asking them to point out different shapes at progressively smaller sizes. This test can lead to earlier detection and treatment of vision problems in children under three, such as amblyopia or farsightedness.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalOphthalmic and Physiological Optics·TypeObservational study·DateOct 30, 2025