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Building Blocks explores the crucial first one-thousand days of childhood development. In this series, we will provide a practical guide founded in the science behind early childhood development. We also will address the issues and obstacles many families face, while identifying tools and resources that can help give children the best start to a successful life.

Long-term economic and social benefits of investing in early childhood development.
Dr. Amber Brooks, Division Vice President of Operations at Bright Horizons
Every child has their own pace and journey.
500+ pterosaur fossils found at Solnhofen may be hiding a dark secret distorting our view of them.
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A raw portrait of a young blind woman’s struggle for survival and independence.
The Higgs boson may open a portal to hidden particles that could explain dark matter.
Why are our teeth so sensitive? The answer originates in the armored skin of ancient fish.
The universe expands faster. “Dark energy” may not be constant after all.
For flowering plants to take over, they first helped burn the old world—and then put the fires out.