It’s important to get kids interested in science – particularly the science behind climate change, which could have a profound impact on their lives. Physicist and oceanographer Dr. Helen Czerski, ...

When Rachel Díaz of Culver City, California, “magically” refilled a soda can for her son, the nine-year-old’s first words were “Cool!” And then: “How’d you do that?” Science-based magic tricks stand ...

‘Why is the sky blue?’ Have you ever had that question thrown at you from the back of the car? Could you answer it with confidence? Questions like these are a great way to start a conversation with ...

If we had to list our top parent-approved pastimes, backyard science experiments for kids are a hot contender for the #1 spot because kids have fun learning while soaking up a little vitamin D in the ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

Kids won’t need beakers and microscopes for these biology experiments—they just need themselves! Each of these five experiments lets children discover how a human body system works. And by doing these ...

Let me be transparent–I’m not going to pretend these kitchen experiments won’t create a mess. They will. There will be vinegar on your floor, food coloring on hands that lasts a day or two, and ...

On a physical level, a transistor’s internal functioning is very complex, but, in practice, using it in some simple experiments is quite easy and affordable for everyone. A transistor allows to create ...

Liz Hienecke demonstrates some fun Valentine’s Day-themed science experiments to conduct with kids. She is author of the new book, The Kitchen Pantry Scientist: Physics for Kids, that combines science ...