The 'science of reading' swept reforms into classrooms nationwide. What about math?
As American schools work to turn around math scores that plunged during the pandemic, some researchers are pushing for more attention to a set of research-based practices for teaching math
2023-09-12 12:18
On This Day in 1962, NASA Launched and Destroyed Mariner 1
A software error coupled with a radar failure led to the loss of NASA's first Venus probe.
2023-09-12 00:53
This Augmented-Reality App Makes the Hospital Experience Less Scary for Kids
Alder Play features videos, activities, and virtual rewards designed to shepherd kids through their hospital stay.
2023-09-11 21:20
11 Playful Facts About Fisher-Price
You recognize the name from their baby gear—but they also made ammunition crates for the military.
2023-09-11 20:45
This Smart Go-Kart Lets Kids Speed While Parents Stay in Control
The Arrow Smart-Kart is a high tech go-kart designed to satisfy every kid's need for speed—and every parent's desire for safety.
2023-09-10 22:54
AI Is Tackling Yet Another Creative Medium: Improv Comedy
The bot has been likened to a “completely drunk comedian."
2023-09-10 22:48
Replace Your Smartphone With This Smart Pocket Watch
Runcible bills itself as the "anti-smartphone."
2023-09-10 21:45
The Grand Theft Auto V Deer Cam
This deer plays GTA V better than we ever did.
2023-09-10 19:58
AC/DC: The Tesla–Edison Feud
You’ve probably heard about the famous rivalry between Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison—both giants of electrical engineering whose innovations changed history. But what exactly was their history with one another?That whole boss/employee thing. Tesla, a Ser
2023-09-10 16:21
Thiess of Kaltenbrun, the Man Who Went on Trial for Being a Werewolf
Thiess strolled into court in 1691 to testify in a theft trial. He wound up admitting he turned into a wolf and feasted on pigs. You know, that old story.
2023-09-09 03:20
How to get help for someone who might be suicidal
A suicide occurs once every 11 minutes. Recognize the warning signs and see how to get help. Free 24-hour help is available.
2023-09-08 22:55
Everything Apple Plans to Show on Sept. 12: iPhone 15, Watches, AirPods
Apple Inc.’s most important new product unveiling of the year gets underway on Tuesday, when the company will
2023-09-08 19:54