3 Cheers for Metacognition
Embracing the ways each of us does—and does not—process information
Budding Scientist
Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids
Grown-Up STEM Programs for the Young at Heart
Because budding scientists come in all shapes and sizes
Putting Yourself on a Map
Even the most familiar place can feel new when you get the chance to zoom out or way, way in
Working Hard Even If You Might Lose
Wanting to win can inspire us to do great things, but missing the mark should not blind us to all of our accomplishment along the way
Making Creepy Music Give You Goose Bumps
Discordant music and sounds can set up the scare, but what you do (or don’t) see can decide whether it lands
Be Afraid... but Only If You Want to Be
Variations in brain chemistry and what make us feel safe can be the difference between those who enjoy getting scared and those who don’t
Learning on the Back of an Envelope
Simple calculations can help demystify anything from geologic time to family budgets
The Danger of Seeing Breaks as a Form of Giving Up
Taking time to step away from a problem may be the cognitive kick you need for a solution
From Phone Books to Smart Phones: How Hurricane Preparedness Has Changed Since Hugo
Emergency response shifted with the technology available to scientists and citizens alike
Bringing Esports to the Land of Letter Jackets
Expanding the youth sports landscape with the North America Scholastic Esports Federation
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