Science is all around us. Engage your child in this fascinating subject over the summer with these activities and suggestions. t Science activities are a fantastic way to spend an afternoon or a ...

A recent study published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters is the first to directly link earthquakes to climate ...

NASA has drafted its Mars rover Perseverance to help monitor the sun’s activity. Every day for the next two months, the rover ...

Last year, when the pandemic forced schools to go virtual, Libertyville High School chemistry teacher Sherri C. Rukes was heartbroken to see students struggling with remote education, she says. She ...

The combination of physical intimacy and oxytocin seems to boost healing, according to research published in JAMA Psychiatry.

This Thursday, October 24, we’re showcasing the 25th year of Lights On Afterschool to shine a light on the need for high-quality, hands-on afterschool STEM programs for all children. Together, we can ...

The cosmos has delivered a truly exceptional surprise, a visitor from another star system—a cosmic anomaly screaming through the periphery of our own neighbourhood. Astronomers across the globe are ...

Poems, stories, and science activities capture children’s imagination and curiosity as they explore the science in the world around them. Each letter of the alphabet features a cartoon creature, a ...

We’ve stepped into a new year, which for many people means new resolutions. And this story was supposed to tackle a big one: the best exercise people can do to be healthy. There’s just one small ...

Introduction Ever wonder how a microwave oven cooks your food? A microwave uses—you guessed it!—microwaves, a form of high-frequency electromagnetic radiation. Think radio waves, just with a much ...

The “2theXtreme” display includes 40 exhibits that show off activities such as snowboarding, competitve cycling, music mixing ...