When children sing and play, they’re also becoming scientific explorers
Musical expression can help kids develop scientific thinking. Mignon Van VredenYoung children engage in scientific thinking and actions long before...
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Robots, AI and drones: when did toys turn into rocket science?
Toys are becoming increasingly advanced, but this can be more of a hindrance than a perk. Pixabay, CC BY-NCI’m a...
What archaeology can tell us about the lives of children in England 1,500 years ago
krugloff/ShutterstockFollowing the collapse of the Roman Empire in the early fifth century, groups from northwest Europe made their way to...
Anand vs Carlsen: the age effect in the World Chess Championship
Who will prevail: 43-year-old Anand or 22-year-old Carlsen? EPA/STRIn a previous article in The Conversation, I presented the Norwegian chess...
Adolescent dating violence affects 1 in 3, but murky policies mean most adults don’t know how to help
There is a clear need for youth-centred policy at the federal and provincial levels that specifically addresses dating violence. (Shutterstock)Adolescent...
How to keep students safe in school: 5 essential reads on school shootings in America
So far in 2021, there have been over 200 school shootings. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesSchool shootings in the U.S. are at...
Take the tram into a more playable city
This playable tram generates different musical compositions at different speeds when viewed through a smartphone camera using an augmented reality...
Let them play! Kids need freedom from play restrictions to develop
Playing in nature improves children's learning, social and emotional skills. MI PHAM/unsplashYou may have heard of play. It’s that thing...
How to design a public play space where kids practice reading and STEM skills
A spinning wall puzzle helps kids develop spatial skills and understand how different objects relate to one another. Sahar Coston-Hardy...
‘Plamping hard’: how DJs and creatives are earning a buck online via Twitch, Patreon, OnlyFans and more
Aliane Schwartzhaupt/Unsplash, CC BYThe constraints of coronavirus isolation have closed down most recreational activities, but some creative industries are responding...
