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Science Fairs in the UK and Research Projects A few years ago, I took my son to the National Science and Engineering Competition which was held at the  Big Bang Fair at the NEC in Birmingham, UK,  where he was exhibiting his science research project. ​ The fair is carried out every year in the UK to bring together people interested in science and technology and particularly youngsters, providing a platform for companies to showcase what they're all about and people who are curious about science get the opportunity to find out more.  In fact, it's the largest celebration of science and engineering for young people in the UK. As well as the competition organizers and sponsors, members of the public were asking my son about his project, what it was about and so forth. This continued over a few days. On the last day as we were having lunch when an elderly English man who was standing near us, congratulated me. This is what the man said... Man:  Are You In...

Child's Mental Development and Foods to Help This Process Cognitive development or intellectual development is the development of thought processes which includes remembering, problem-solving and decision making from childhood to adulthood. A child begins to learn actively from their surroundings from the day they are born. Several studies reveal that the timing of nutritional deficiencies can significantly affect brain development in children. A major part of cognitive development occurs during the growing years of childhood and hence the nutritional diet of children play an important role in it. The brain function, memory, and concentration in children can be improved by ensuring a nutritional diet. Children develop a natural preference for foods they enjoy the most. The challenge is to make healthy choices appealing to them. Here are 10 foods that can help boost children's brain power, memory, concentration and focus as sharp as it can be. Oily Fish t...