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Older adults who exhibit concern for guiding and contributing to future generations, a quality known as generativity, are more likely to enjoy

We crafted our first rodent car from a plastic cereal container. After trial and error, my colleagues and I found that rats could learn to drive forward by grasping a small wire that acted like a gas pedal.

Researchers trained rats to drive cars to study learning, anticipation, and joy. Enriched environments enhanced learning, while anticipation training improved cognitive and emotional resilience. The findings highlight the importance of positive experiences in shaping brain function and behavior.

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Women who had access to abortion during adolescence or chose abortion over early motherhood are more likely to achieve higher levels of education, enjoy greater financial stability, and earn higher incomes later in life.

Stress can shape how we form and recall memories, often sharpening our recollection of emotional or threatening events.

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