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Save 15% on this National Geographic Rock Tumbler kit at Amazon
By Lloyd Coombes published
STEM toys We're getting boulder with our rock puns as Amazon gets bolder on its rock tumbler deals, with $15 off this Professional kit from Nat Geo.
Why are kids such fast learners?
By Joe Phelan published
Most young children can easily pick up languages and learn immense amounts of knowledge in their early years. How do they pull this off?
What is STEM Education?
By Elaine J. Hom, Daisy Dobrijevic last updated
Reference STEM education is a teaching approach that combines science, technology, engineering, the arts and math.
Best science books 2024: Popular science books to feed your imagination
By Mihaela Bozukova published
The best science books evoke a sense of wonder and make you marvel at the incredible world we live in. Top up your library this Black Friday.
Save $400 on this Dell XPS 13 laptop deal at Best Buy - perfect for students
By Ian Stokes published
Deal Grab a bargain on this excellent student laptop during the early Prime Day sales.
Meet Elliott Tanner, the 13-year-old who just got his college degree in physics
By Harry Baker published
13-year-old prodigy Elliott Tanner has graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in physics and mathematics.
Best free museums in London and the UK
By Daisy Dobrijevic published
Reference The U.K. is home to loads of world-leading museums that are totally free. We've rounded up some of the best from across the country, so you can save money.
Your pupils can count … sort of
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
New research suggests a person's pupil size can change based on the number of objects an individual observes in their visual field.
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