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Feb 11, 2020

Read an excerpt from 'The Falcon Thief'

Below is an excerpt of The Falcon Thief: A True Tale of Adventure, Treachery and the Hunt for the Perfect Bird by Joshua Hammer, published by Simon & Schuster on Feb. 11, 2020. Read more about the amazing true story of the man who spent decades smuggling and selling wild...

Aug 25, 2020

Do STEM toys actually teach kids science and math?

With a rocky year of pandemic-related educational disruptions ahead, many parents are looking for ways to help their kids learn at home. Toys advertised as teaching STEM might seem like one way to fill the gap. But do they really work? The answer is yes, research shows that toys can...

Dec 3, 2020

The best Montessori learning toys

Maybe you've heard the word Montessori before. Maybe not. Either way, you've likely run across some Montessori toys. Back in the late 1800s, Maria Montessori, an Italian physician, noticed that children naturally learn through the intrinsic motivation to pick something up and explore how it works. She developed a teaching...

Dec 16, 2020

How a girl's 'death mask' from the 1800s became the face of CPR dolls

For 60 years, medical students have practiced CPR on a dummy doll — dubbed Resusci Annie — compressing her chest and breathing air into her plastic mouth. The face of that dummy, it turns out, isn't made up. It's based on the face of a teenage girl found dead in...

Jun 22, 2021

Best coding toys for kids 2024

If your youngster is already interested in computers (and other mobile gadgetry), now is the perfect time to seek out the best coding toys for kids. There are myriad apps, toys and games available to teach coding skills to children of all ages and jumpstart those future techie careers. These...

Nov 1, 2021

Your pupils can count … sort of

Your pupils might be able to count … sort of. New research suggests a person's pupil size can change based on the number of objects an individual observes in their visual field. Pupils are holes located in the center of the eye, which change size to regulate the amount of...

Feb 17, 2022

Best free museums in London and the UK

Explore our list of some of the best free museums you can visit both in London and across the U.K. The cost of living in the U.K. is on the rise, but an entertaining and educational day out doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether you want to broaden your...

Apr 29, 2022

Meet Elliott Tanner, the 13-year-old who just got his college degree in physics

A child science prodigy has wowed his professors and classmates by becoming a college graduate at the age of 13. Elliott Tanner recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in physics, with a minor in mathematics. I feel ecstatic, Elliott, a Minnesota resident, told Live Science....

Jul 11, 2022

Save $400 on this Dell XPS 13 laptop deal at Best Buy - perfect for students

The fall semester is fast approaching and college will be starting up again soon, so now is the perfect time to upgrade your kit and get a new laptop during the Prime Day deals. While Amazon has some fantastic deals over the next few days, this pair of Dell XPS...

Aug 8, 2022

Best science books 2024: Popular science books to feed your imagination

The best science book will not just educate; it will also enlighten and entertain. It has the power to transform a dry subject that you dreaded in school into a mind-boggling and captivating story. And it will give you a different perspective on the world around you. However, there are...

Oct 26, 2022

What is STEM Education?

STEM education is a teaching approach that combines science, technology, engineering and math. Its recent successor, STEAM, also incorporates the arts, which have the ability to expand the limits of STEM education and application, according to Stem Education Guide. STEAM is designed to encourage discussions and problem-solving among students, developing...

Feb 27, 2023

Why are kids such fast learners?

One day, they're a wobbly mess; the next, they're running through the halls. Or their gibberish turns to full sentences seemingly overnight. Children undoubtedly develop new skills quickly, all while learning how to effectively navigate a world that is strange and new to them. Adults, by contrast, may take many...

Mar 6, 2023

Save 15% on this National Geographic Rock Tumbler kit at Amazon

If you're looking to teach your young explorers about rocks and crystals, this National Geographic's hobby tumbler is an ideal place to start. The best science kits for kids are an ideal way to connect adults and kids alike through the magic of education, and there are plenty of options...