STEM learning might sound like some kind of fad simply because the acronym is fairly new, but the truth is that kids are hard-wired to find these academic disciplines (science, technology, engineering ...

As someone with a degree in Chemical Engineering, I know quite a bit about chemistry. It’s a fun, compelling science. But let’s be honest – it’s also a dangerous one. Things catch fire and explode all ...

Since 1888, National Geographic has made science accessible and exciting. Outside of watching their award-winning documentaries and reading their books and magazines, kids can now enjoy hands-on ...

Helium wears light blue butterfly wings. Carbon dioxide dons a bright red fireman’s hat. Methane sports horns, black spots, and a tail. These are just a few of the molecules personified in new ...

From microscopes to robotic unicorns, we’ve rounded up some of the best science kit deals from around the web. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Sure, getting a gift for the kids in your life isn't rocket science... but that doesn't mean those gifts can't inspire some future rocket scientists. A science kit for kids to introduce them to ...

If you’re of a certain age, you probably remember a childhood filled with explorations of the natural world: magnifying glasses, Sea Monkeys, leaf presses, ant farms, at-home chemistry sets, volcano ...

I was wandering the aisles of the Bay Area's largest rummage sale not long ago when I came across a thing of beauty: an ancient but extremely well-kept kids' science experiment kit. It must have been ...

To make cotton candy---the pink and blue kind you get at the state fair and on the boardwalk at the beach---you use centrifugal force to spin liquefied sugar into fine strands that get wrapped around ...

WASHINGTON -- One of the tools that teachers use to get kids jazzed about science -- hands-on science kits -- could face an uncertain future amid a debate on safety. The Consumer Product Safety ...

WASHINGTON — One of the tools that teachers use to get kids jazzed about science — hands-on science kits — could face an uncertain future amid a debate on safety. The Consumer Product Safety ...

STEM learning might sound like some kind of fad simply because the acronym is fairly new, but the truth is that kids are hard-wired to find these academic disciplines (science, technology, engineering ...