NASA has been looking to the wisdom of the crowds to tackle some of its most interesting challenges. Read this article, then share with your kids. Interesting questions to discuss: why did NASA choose to focus on native Martian materials?... Continue Reading →
There's always a prediction of an impending robot apocalypse. It's a favorite of sci-fi novels and anti-education groups. The reality is that each technological change is an opportunity for us to become more human. When robots take over jobs, new... Continue Reading →
What a great article about the explosion of robotic awesomeness. About half a billion years ago, life on earth experienced a short period of very rapid diversification called the “Cambrian Explosion.” Many theories have been proposed for the cause of... Continue Reading →
The Cambridge Science Festival is going on from 4/17-4/26/2015. I got a chance to stop in at the Boston Makers events, take some pictures, and help kids learn about science and technology. Check out this list of science festivals to... Continue Reading →
I just got a NerdKit today, and I'm excited to start playing (as soon as I find my wire cutters). But even just reading through their guide (which is part textbook part hands-on lab manual), is fun. Stuff like this... Continue Reading →
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