On a bright, sunny day, a group of first-graders eagerly begins a science investigation called “Shadow Town.” The teacher gathers them in a circle and asks, “What causes shadows?” It’s a good question ...

I was terrified, to be very honest, when my district switched to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and I had to begin using phenomena-based instruction. If you look at the standards, ...

Space has a way of humbling even the most confident scientific minds. For every galaxy catalogued, every black hole imaged, ...

Award-winning “Curious Crew” makes science FUN for kids while engaging the community! Award-winning “Curious Crew” makes science FUN for kids while engaging the community! Host Dr. Rob and his crew of ...

This comprehensive guide explores 25 natural phenomena that signal catastrophe, examining not just what these signs are, but the fascinating science behind why they occur and what disasters they ...

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) announced the release of a new NSTA Kids™ book from best-selling author Emily Morgan. Developed to help introduce early ...

A researcher has conducted an experimental demonstration of intricate and previously theorized behaviors in the fundamental patterns that govern oscillatory systems in nature and technology. An Aston ...

This month marks the five-year anniversary of the World Health Organization's declaration that COVID-19 was a pandemic. That announcement shuttered school buildings and launched millions of students ...

Ball lightning remains one of the most mysterious natural phenomena that has been observed by thousands of people around the ...

The Orlando Science Center has a new exhibit that explores the science behind optical illusions. It's called Phenomena: The Exhibition, and it features hands-on activities challenge human perception.