I'm a mother of 2 who works in a research lab. These are the STEM-based toys my kids have played with the most over the years.

Are you a future scientist? Kids in grades 4 through 6 are invited to a hands-on workshop full of cool and colorful chemistry experiments at the Dr. James Carlson Library on Saturday, May 14. Taught ...

Helium wears light blue butterfly wings. Carbon dioxide dons a bright red fireman’s hat. Methane sports horns, black spots, and a tail. These are just a few of the molecules personified in new ...

NORFOLK, Va. - Some Virginia Tech students are bringing chemistry to kids while they're stuck at home. Dr. Amanda Morris, an associate professor in Tech's chemistry department, had about 15 of her ...

CHEMIST SUZANNE PROCELL of the Army's Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC), in Maryland, says she doesn't mind giving up her lunch hour to make sure that every detail is accounted for in advance ...

As someone with a degree in Chemical Engineering, I know quite a bit about chemistry. It’s a fun, compelling science. But let’s be honest – it’s also a dangerous one. Things catch fire and explode all ...

If we had to list our top parent-approved pastimes, backyard science experiments for kids are a hot contender for the #1 spot because kids have fun learning while soaking up a little vitamin D in the ...

MANITOWOC — The UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, will host a free "Cool Chemistry" event aimed at helping kids get excited about science. Two shows will take place at University Theatre April 25. One ...

Behavioral economists are taking advantage of Halloween's steady stream of young doorbell ringers, using them to gain insight into kids' thinking and development. They're paid in candy, of course.

We know those sunny days and May flowers are on the way, but we still have to get through a few more April showers (or, you know, snowstorms — hi, New England!) first. And while those showers are ...

The Kids & Chemistry program offers hands-on activity guides, lessons, and advice for ACS chemists, local sections, and industry groups who present chemistry lessons to elementary or middle school ...