Encourage children to love science by showing them the world in miniature with some of the best microscopes for kids — here are our favorite models. The best microscopes for kids allow children ...

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The best binoculars for kids interested in stargazing and spotting wildlife in their backyard and beyond — from educational toys to quality optics for all ages. Whether they’re exploring the ...

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Mar. 11, 2025 — Where there's water, there are waves. But what if you could bend water waves to your will to move floating objects? Scientists have now developed a technique to merge waves in a ...

For almost a century, Science News journalists have covered advances in science, medicine and technology for the general public, including the 1925 Scopes “monkey” trial, the advent of the ...

Why are proponents of ‘smart cities’ neglecting research? Despite the buzz surrounding smart cities in urban-policy circles, studies are lacking on the evidence for what works, what doesn’t ...

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In others, the characters have a knack for math and/or science. Either way, there's plenty to choose from on our list. And for those who love to imagine where science might be going in the future, ...

We look back on about 11 years of the Gaia spacecraft, now at the end of its mission to create the best map of the Milky Way. In this week’s news roundup, we cover activity from the black hole ...

Then explore videos for middle schoolers and older kids who might want to learn more on a topic or dive into subjects like science with lessons that are entertaining and engaging. It doesn’t get ...

As part of the nationwide Stand Up for Science protest, scientists from USC and UCLA marched to oppose federal policies they say is damaging to science and medicine.