Why is the sky blue? Teachers and parents don’t always have answers, but science whiz Melanie Meadors explains in a way even the most non-sciencey of people can understand! Read More
What, me worry about being in quarantine? I’m too busy daydreaming to notice. Read More
Betelgeuse has been dimming over the past several months. Astronomers think they have uncovered the key to why. Read More
Looking for ways to keep busy during a quarantine? You’re apparently not me, then. Read More
Viruses have been used as weapons in movies and conspiracy theories for years, but is it plausible? A Caltech biologist weighs in. Read More
Scientists think they have found evidence of active volcanoes on the planet Venus! Read on to find out why this is so cool. Read More
Things are getting real here in the US, and having everyone home all together while trying to stay sane and be productive is going to be a struggle. Read More
Why is it so hard to call off sick? When we’re all in it together, sick days become a relief. Read More
Take a look at the comic strip designed to help kids understand the coronavirus and how it impacts them, courtesy of NPR. Read More
How are scientists using the scientific method to solve the mystery of Enceladus’s icy plumes? This tool isn’t just for high school students! Read More
iBme is an organization dedicated to bringing mindfulness to teens through retreats that foster inward growth. Here is an interview with one of the teachers at these incredible experiences. Read More
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the challenges in finding a therapist for her anxiety and depression. Read More
You can’t just order yourself to do what you need to (at least not with executive disfunction): sometimes you have to trick your brain into working properly. Read More
Find out why “Goldilocks stars” are more likely to host planets with extraterrestrial life! Read More
As Carl Sagan famously said, “We’re made of star stuff.” Astronomers are now one step closer to understanding how. Read More
Where did all the surface water on Mars go? Scientists working with the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter think the answer might lie in dust. Read More
Hour of Code 2019 is underway, with many activities showing a rea-life application for students – like, how to prevent forest fires. Read More
We recently got to check out the Leap Builders Food Fun Family Farm set, and had lots of family fun at the farm. Read More
A social media experiment lasting a few months showed surpring results and a discussion with Rebecca Angel’s son about healthy connections. Read More
Amy thinks about the settings of her dreams, and how they might relate to her waking life, in her small series on dream symbolism. Read More
