In a playtime experiment, scientists found that apes, our closest living relatives, have the capacity for make-believe, too.

In a series of tea party-like experiments, Johns Hopkins University researchers demonstrate for the first time that apes can ...

A new experiment hints that an ape may be able to play pretend like humans do. Scientists studied a bonobo named Kanzi who was raised in captivity and became a whiz at communicating with humans using ...

Little kids hosting make-believe tea parties is a fixture of childhood play time and long presumed to be exclusively a human ...

Try this fun and safe snow volcano experiment that kids will love! Perfect for winter play or a hands-on science activity, it combines learning, creativity, and excitement. Watch as your children ...

Sunday afternoon at Lee County Conservation’s Heron Bend Conservation area, young Central Lee scientists explained their science fair projects to judges, and later, to their families.

The 74 reports that U.S. eighth graders' science skills and interest have declined post-COVID, with proficiency falling from ...

Smitten with Science programming features Candy Chromatography workshops on Feb. 8, 15 and 22, teaching kids STEM concepts ...

Despite promises to address wage disparities, some pre-K teachers’ earn less than $36,000 a year. Many will march on City ...

A hands-on Valentine STEM challenge using domino chain reactions to explore physics, engineering, math, and creative problem-solving for kids.

Getting the family to unplug feels like trying to herd cats. Specifically, cats that are glued to tiny, glowing rectangles of ...

Before tablets and scheduled playdates took over, there was a generation of kids who turned garden hoses into science ...