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 ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Families looking for something fun to do during spring break will have a chance to mix science, learning and entertainment this week at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and ...

Even if you're not well-kitted, and you don't own a pair of tech-tastic binoculars and a logbook (the sort of tome boasting your favorite bird on the cover), you can most definitely count yourself as ...

In the quiet community of Lakeside, Virginia, an unusual gathering takes place every year that showcases the passion and creativity of dedicated amateur scientists. Around fifty to sixty individuals ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Curious young minds filled the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History for the Geek Gala Jr.. This year’s theme, “Backyard Science,” gave kids the chance to explore ...

It's that time of the year when the children are out having fun in the sun. While they're outside, encourage them to explore one of the best science classrooms -- their own backyard. Here's an ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count is slated for Feb. 14-17, all over the globe. Last year, more than 642,000 people in 210 countries or subregions helped count birds. This Valentine's Day weekend, love ...

Citizen science is a growing field of study, and while the scientists may be the ones studying the hard numbers, normal citizens have become an increasingly important part of many studies. To make a ...

Stepping off the Q train at Prospect Park Station in Brooklyn, I winced at the screech and grumble of the subway. Car horns echoed from streets nearby and the weekend morning crowd of visitors ...