The best science kits for kids pique your child's curiosity and are a hands-on way to learn about STEM subjects. From space kits to robots, see our favorites.

Here are 10 of my favorite science kits to help kids deepen their understanding of geology, physics, paleontology, chemistry, and the science behind making desserts.

There is an ancient question that still arises with some insistence: "What is basic science good for?" Take, as an example, the recent discovery of a boson that could be the Higgs particle. The ...

Some science seems silly, but it’s still worthwhile A new book argues basic science can unexpectedly better human lives ...

First aid, cooking, and budgeting are important basic skills your kids should learn, and right now you may have the time to teach them.

“If we cut or limit funding for curiosity-driven research, we risk shutting down the pipeline of future innovation,” writes Carole LaBonne of Northwestern.

Truth is uncovered in many ways—and basic science research is one of the most effective methods of revealing new truths. At the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, a team of researchers are ...