The Conversation – Matthew Smith
“As the world commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, we can appreciate the numerous technological advances that have emerged through space exploration, ranging from artificial limbs and water purification systems, to satellite TV and freeze-dried food. But the race for space that was contested between the US and the Soviet Union also resulted in profound social changes, including the discovery of a new childhood psychiatric disorder: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).” (more)