Scientists from two large neutrino studies in the U.S. and Japan join forces to see if the elusive particle might lie at the ...

Observations show the disk of our galaxy is not flat but warped and waving. Astronomers are still working out the reasons why ...

Critical thinking, not rote memorization, is vital for children's development, as highlighted by Elon Musk. Research shows ...

A new theory claims dark matter and dark energy don’t exist — they’re just side effects of the universe’s changing forces. By ...

We know that children need the basics — nutritious food, clean air, and safe places to learn and live. But to really thrive, ...

Young children have a lot of trust in scientists, and watching superhero TV shows with villainous researchers has little ...

Kids today consume far more sugar than recommended, but the effects don’t stop in childhood. New research reveals surprising ways early sugar exposure shapes long-term health. It's not just candy.

Nationally, fourth grade students’ reading scores have been sliding for a long time.  But in the past five years, Louisiana ...

In Pushing the Limits: How Schools Can Prepare Our Children Today for the Challenges of Tomorrow, which she co-wrote with ...

Family size around the world is dropping. That choice by couples is triggering a population shift that's sending shock waves ...

I recently wrote about how children and adolescents who spend more time in digital environments than they do having real-world experiences (see "Getting Our Kids' Brains Back on Track"). One of the ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...