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  1. Materials Science

    Skyrmions open a door to next-level data storage

    Skyrmions are tiny magnetic swirls that are hard to undo and may be perfect for miniaturizing electronics.

    By Emily Conover
  2. Psychology

    When it’s playtime, many kids prefer reality over fantasy

    Given a choice between fantasy play and doing the things that adults do, children prefer reality-based tasks, studies suggest.

    By Bruce Bower
  3. Anthropology

    Ancient kids’ toys have been hiding in the archaeological record

    Some unusual finds from thousands of years ago are actually toys and children’s attempts at mimicking adult craftwork.

    By Bruce Bower
  4. Neuroscience

    Somewhere in the brain is a storage device for memories

    New technology and new ideas spur the hunt for the physical basis of memory.