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Study examines how, why adolescence halts girls’ interest in science

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Ashley Washburn, March 21, 2017 | View original publication

Study examines how, why adolescence halts girls’ interest in science

Snails and puppy-dog tails or sugar and spice? The adage claims boys and girls are much different, but when it comes to their scientific curiosity, they’re actually very similar – until adolescence. (more…)


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