Here are some gifts that reinforce scientific concepts in daily life, nurture important STEM skills, and most importantly, help kids have fun!
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Five years ago, a stranger began posting detailed descriptions of my appearance online. This person had strong opinions about me. Once I discovered the posts, I was hooked; I would…
Twelve-year-old Camellia Sharma jumped up when she heard she was one of ten finalists of the 2019 3M Young Scientist Challenge. “I was too excited,” says Camellia, a rising seventh…
The urban heat island effect means it can be as much as sixteen degrees hotter in some areas of Richmond. How does this affect families and what can we do about it?
Imagine having a personal assistant follow you around the house adding items to your grocery lists, playing your favorite songs, and most importantly, turning off all the lights. Smart speakers…
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America just released its list of the most challenging cities in America for spring allergy sufferers, and Richmond came in tenth. Chances are, you’re…
Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to upgrade your phone every two years. My 5-year-old phone works beautifully, but it takes a little TLC to keep it happy.…
My children are getting older, and it is becoming more difficult to maintain our library schedule. I started subscribing to online e-book subscription services like Scribd and Kindle Unlimited, so…
An expert from one of our favorite places for families, the Science Museum of Virginia, has science and tech toys and gift ideas.
Sixth graders in Henrico County Public Schools are learning how to become environmental stewards of Virginia’s watersheds thanks to a new initiative funded by a $449,224 grant from the National…
Since the early 2010s, screen use has increased significantly with the rise of smartphones and similar digital tech that enables easy access to entertainment media, such as the Internet, social media,…
Let’s start with a challenge. For the next week, informally log how much time you spend on screens at home and at work. For the purpose of this challenge, let’s categorize…
