9/8/2020: Elon Musk demonstrates brain-computer tech - Stress may help young people build resilience

Today's Article: Elon Musk demonstrates brain-computer tech
From: CNBC
Readability Score: 11.5

Can we boost the brain? Would you if we could?

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Readability Score: 7.3

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11/26/2019: Is ‘dopamine fasting’ Silicon Valley’s new productivity fad? - A priest condemned suicide while speaking at a teen's funeral. Now a grieving mother is suing him

Today's Article: Is ‘dopamine fasting’ Silicon Valley’s new productivity fad?                      

From: BBC.com

Readability Score: 10.3

Can you reduce your stress that comes from the fear of missing out by going on a "dopamine diet"?

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Readability Score: 7.7

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4/12/2019: Colleges’ message to ease student stress: Failure is normal - New York nears plastic-bag ban and a fee for paper bags

Today's Article: Colleges’ message to ease student stress: Failure is normal
From: AP News
Readability Score: 10.1

"If you're not failing, you're probably not taking enough risks." Do you agree or disagree? Have we forgotten to tell students that failure is a normal part on the road to success? One college is trying to change that.

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3/20/2018: Astronaut's DNA no longer matches that of his identical twin, NASA finds - Gainesville, Hall students hold walkouts encouraging solutions to gun violence

Today's Article: Astronaut's DNA no longer matches that of his identical twin, NASA finds
From: CNN
Readability Score: 13.8

We knew going to space was stressful on both body and mind. A new study shows that more then that it may alter the very DNA of those who go into space. What might this mean for the future of space travel?

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Readability Score: 9.9

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11/17/2016: Your Slow Email Replies Are Causing Serious Anxiety - SMU Volleyball Spikes Invitation to Slain Cop's Daughter

Today's Article: Your Slow Email Replies Are Causing Serious Anxiety
From: BBC
Readability Score: 10.5

The uncertainty that weaves its way into your psyche while you wait can cause angst, sleepless nights and worse.

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Readability Score: 8.3

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