Music Instruction Could Help Treat Kids with Autism

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1. Music instruction could help treat kids with autism, ADHD and more.

By the Radiological Society of North America

2. The berry of the future will be cultivated and harvested by a robot.

By Deena Shanker at Bloomberg

3. What if we could get rid of fear all together?

By the University of Cambridge

4. This cooler keeps food fresh for two weeks — and could help the fight against global hunger.

By Brittany Shoot at Smithsonian

5. Replace traditional substitute teachers with guest experts — and boost learning.

By Steve Holt at CityLab

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