Weather around the world has become even more extreme in the past few years, with this summer among the hottest on record. In July, the world recorded its warmest day ever and then exceeded it the following day1. Heat waves, wildfires, and floods have been...
Dance, sports, music, and art are all excellent activities that may help kids develop physically, emotionally, and cognitively while fostering teamwork, building coordination, and engaging their creativity. And in a world where many parents are questioning the safety...
Fear of failure is common in humans, and for some, the fear may be so strong that it has been given a clinical term: atychiphobia, an intense fear of failure1. But for most of us, failure is something we contend with at work and in creative and athletic pursuits, and...
There’s plenty of science fun to be had in the kitchen, but with summer just around the corner, we have a couple of chemistry experiments that will keep your kitchen cool, no heat required! Using common household materials (with the possible exception of rock...
Some of the most important lessons for kids—and adults—don’t come from a syllabus. Instead, they’re gained by trying, failing, and trying again, and can be learned by doing: through play, experimentation, and creative pursuits. Many of the books on our list below...
March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the contributions women have made to STEM, sometimes without credit in their lifetimes, and in the face of not only gender but racial, ethnic, or religious discrimination. Learn more about some of the fascinating...
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