Ada Lovelace was born two centuries ago in London, England. Her father was the super famous poet Lord Byron. Though he was brilliant, he also had the reputation for being a “mad genius.” He abandoned his family early on. Ada’s mother was also incredibly smart, and she insisted her daughter get the best education possible. …
Imagine a world in which, instead of going to school and learning things, you simply implanted a chip into your brain that contained all of the information you needed to know! This may sound like something from Rick and Morty or another sci-fi show. But thanks to the research of Professor Theodore Berger from the …
You might have made soap bubbles as a kid. They look beautiful but are fragile and pop within seconds. Did you know you can make stronger bubbles that can last longer than your ordinary soap bubbles? You can achieve this just by using a homemade recipe, and the result is more or less similar to …
A typical hurricane begins all the way in Africa. At the edge of the Sahara desert, hot, dry air meets the cool, wet air over the coastal forest. These air masses are so different from each other that they make wind where they meet. The wind blows to the east and is called the African …
Smore is an informative, engaging, and beautifully illustrated science magazine for kids. It will educate, challenge, and encourage kids to love STEM. What is STEM education and why do you need a science magazine for kids ? I’m sure you’ve heard of one of the hottest buzzwords in the field of education these days. STEM …
Who does not love inspirational quotes? They brighten up our day and motivate us to keep going. And there are so many of them all over the internet. If you are looking for inspirational quotes for your kids, we picked the ones we thought were perfect for young girls and boys. Get these printable worksheets …
I’m an astronaut instructor and flight controller. That means that I teach astronauts all about their spacesuits and how to get ready for a spacewalk. Then, I work in Mission Control when the astronauts go on spacewalks and do all of those activities on the space station. As early as I can remember, I’ve always …
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Ellen Crocker is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources. She works on a wide range of research, education, and outreach related to threats to forests and sustainable management approaches. I love talking with people about their trees and how to keep their forests healthy. I …
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As a forensic DNA scientist, I tested evidence from crimes that occurred in the state of Maryland. I also got to research new techniques. Because I worked with evidence from crimes, a big part of my job involved going to court. I explained my tests and conclusions to lawyers, judges, and juries. This information helped …
Post-doctoral Researcher, Tufts University and Washington State University. This plant, which looks like a giant dandelion, is called Salsify. You can eat its roots! Hi, I’m Rachael! I’ve been studying insects for eight years, but I’ve been observing them for most of my life. As a kid, I spent summer evenings collecting June bugs, moths, …
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