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It is especially popular for genres like romance, young adult fiction and "romantasy," often turning older books into sudden bestsellers.

From BBC

It is the game that took him to Barcelona's famed La Masia academy as a child and European glory as an adult.

From BBC

They had no adult actors on set to learn from, and lots of sunscreen and insect repellent was required.

From BBC

Supporters argue that whether addressing childhood autism and asthma, managing cognitive decline in older adults, or regulating microplastics, pesticides, and food colorants, research must focus on understanding how combined exposures influence health outcomes.

From Science Daily

The research included 589 adults from across the United States who completed an online survey.

From Science Daily