Now, a hallmark of computer programs is just this kind of sensitivity to small changes.

That is true for societies at large, but it is also true for the smallest communities and individual households.

For the youngest of the girls, recounting the events was extremely difficult.

The article showed widespread corruption throughout the state of Egypt, all throughout the police force.

The number of members in the council ranges from nine members for the smallest municipalities to forty five members for the largest.

But one, to me, that's most compelling is the peculiar sensitivity to small changes that can make large changes in biological development the output.

And this is the work by Eve Marder and her many colleagues who've been studying this fascinating system that show how a smaller cluster of neurons can do many, many, many things because of neuromodulation that can take place on a moment by moment basis.

Seats are assigned on a regional basis, with each of the four major regions receiving 24 seats, and the remainder of the available seats being assigned to smaller regions.

By addressing the circumstances that can produce toxic stress always asking, How can we best protect our children? local, national, and global leaders would improve not only the life prospects of their youngest citizens, but also outcomes for their societies.