How can one please young people with fun gifts that won't turn their brains to mush? Science can help. Toy stores and other retailers sell a variety of items, both classic and new, that can pique ...

Thanks to a growing understanding of the cognitive benefits of certain toys, we now have a better idea about the relative merits of different ones. Receive a weekly dose of discovery in your inbox!

The goal of the kits, Andrew Sliwinski, head of product experience at LEGO Education told Fast Company, is to make science approachable to young children. He said, “That’s not about just making ...

Ever wondered what aids a person in finding balance when spinning in a circle? Or how about, how it’s possible that your favorite game or toy has the ability to light up or make noises? Join us as we ...

Scientific American is part of Springer Nature, which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications (many of them can be found at www ...

Scientific American is part of Springer Nature, which owns or has commercial relations with thousands of scientific publications (many of them can be found at www ...

The exhibition showcases how science fiction has reflected American values and culture over the past 80 years and features hundreds of comic books, toys, posters, games and various media elements.