Reducing Your Footprint
While we tend to think that the choices we make don’t really have a global impact – they do. And
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Education
Ode to the Inventor of Pac-Man
For those of you who love Pac-Man, today is a sad day. And that’s because Masaya Nakamura, the founder of
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Lego Building and Coding Set
Now here is a brilliant idea. With the technology world taking us into the future, why not give your kids
Read MorePlayground Built in One Day in the Bronx
It’s heartwarming when you see ideas that actually get turned into actions. A new playground in the Bronx has done
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Three Tips for a Great School Year
Getting ready for the new school year can be quite exciting, but it can be nerve-raking as well. Little kids
Read MoreTatyana McFadden: A Formidable Force in Wheelchair Racing
Tatyana McFadden just won the Boston Marathon for wheelchair racing. This was her fourth victory with a time of 1:42:16.
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Doctor Cycling Around the World
It is awe-inspiring to read about people who have changed their own lives in order to change the lives of
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Want Your Kids To Be Better Readers? Get Them Moving!
A new study led by author Professor Charles Hillman of the University of Illinois shows that you might want to
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Owning or Admiring a Piece of History
Certainly, many people today enjoy collecting autographs, documents and other items from the rich and famous. Some people enjoy trying
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Autism Speaks Hosted by Patrick Dollard and the Center for Discovery
CEO and President Patrick Dollard, Center for Discovery, along with other senior leadership of the Center, welcomed representatives from Autism
Read MoreCharter Schools 101
Everyone seems to be talking about charter schools, but how many people really understand what they are, how they work,
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Say No to Saggy Pants, Says Sen. Eric Adams
In an article in the New York Post, State Senator Eric Adams (D-Queens), a former NYPD police officer, wrote poignantly
Read MoreTeen Science Cafe Launched at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences
A new wing for older children and teens was recently opened at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. The
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Camping Trip for the 2012 Perseid Meteor Shower
If you are looking for an impromptu activity to do with your friends, partner or children, tonight is an especially
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Remembering Amelia Earhart
Today’s Google Doodle sets out to honor Amelia Earhart on her 115th birthday. Born on July 24th, 1897, Earhart was
Read MoreAmerican Writers Museum Plans Released
For over a year, the American Writers Museum Foundation has been working to develop a plan for a site focused
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The Transit of Venus: Now and Then
Today, June 5th, astronomers and space enthusiasts will be able to experience the transit of Venus, a rare planetary alignment
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‘Living Wax Museum’ Teaches Third-Graders History
A few days ago, third graders from the Coronado Village Elementary School participated in an annual ‘living wax museum’ in
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The Robot Zoo Tours the U.S.
The Robot Zoo by John Kelly, Philip Whitfield and Obin is a children’s book designed to help kids explore
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