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Go Green With The All-New 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid

June 5, 2015Nicole Wakelin

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has been completely redone and now includes a plug-in. They’ll give you plenty of reasons to go green with your next car.

Need Inspiration? Check Out the #girlswithtoys Hashtag

May 21, 2015Corrina Lawson

#girlswithtoys on Twitter features women of STEM.

America Needs More STEM…But…

May 15, 2015Patricia Vollmer4

Patricia is starting to back off from her militant “Go STEM or Go Home” attitudes. Read about her change of heart.

Eccentrics R Us

May 12, 2015Laura Grace Weldon1

Truly eccentric people aren’t trying to stand out. They simply do their best to live in a world of conventions while simply being themselves.

Happy 25th Anniversary, Hubble!

April 24, 2015Patricia Vollmer

GeekMom joins in celebrating the Hubble Space Telescope’s 25th anniversary.

Has Lands' End joined the 21st century with a collection of smart shirts for girls too.

Lands’ End Redeems Itself With Nerdy Shirts For Girls—And Not One Shirt About Being Adorable!

April 21, 2015Ariane Coffin1

Excuse me while I go do some online shopping…

Tea Science 101: Oxidation, Not Fermentation

April 19, 2015Rebecca Angel

Different teas, different tastes. Fermentation, oxidation, what’s the difference? Does it matter? YES!

A Durable, Enjoyable, and (Gasp!) Affordable Microscope for Kids

April 7, 2015Kelly Knox

Little scientists will be delighted seeing insect legs or a blade of grass up close for the first time.

Check Out This Sweet Tool for Electronics Comparison Shopping

March 27, 2015Ruth Suehle1

You can use this site to compare 3D printers, laptops, tablets, and more with feature sliders and an interactive chart.

How To Celebrate Arduino Day

March 26, 2015Ruth Suehle

Are you ready for Arduino Day this Saturday? Find an event near you, sales online, or a new project.

Lego Large Hadron Collider

March 1, 2015Sarah Pinault

The next best thing in Lego? Hopefully a Large Hadron Collider. Help this kit get off the ground by showing your support.

Net Neutrality: A Primer On What’s Going On

February 27, 2015Ruth Suehle1

Need a crash course in net neutrality? Start here.

raising science nerds, raising STEM kids,

Raising Science-y Kids on the Cheap

February 26, 2015Laura Grace Weldon2

Raising science-loving kids doesn’t mean pricey STEM toys and classes. It has to do with saying “yes.” Here’s how it works.

Science Class Is in Session—On YouTube!

February 19, 2015Kelly Knox

Thanks to some incredibly talented science communicators, you and your kids can dive into physics, astronomy, and more.

What’s Up In the Amputee World?

February 18, 2015Judy Berna

There are exciting things happening in the amputee community. Here’s a list of the highlights.

Gut-what? How to Tell Dew from Guttation

February 18, 2015Patricia Vollmer

When the excess rain saturates the ground, plant life will adapt accordingly. One of the ways some plants will adapt to the excess available moisture is through a process known as guttation.

Why is the Sky Blue Here, Not There?

February 8, 2015Patricia Vollmer14

GeekMom Patricia answers questions about why the sky is so much more blue in the western United States.

Living the Lefty Life in a Righty World

February 5, 2015Patricia Vollmer28

Patricia rants about how many kitchen gadgets and appliances are designed expressly for right-handers.

StarTalk Live! Photo credit: Ariane Coffin

Discussing the Journey to Mars with StarTalk Live!

January 29, 2015Ariane Coffin

I recently attended a StarTalk Live show in Los Angeles, where Bill Nye and Eugene Mirman lead the conversation about Mars exploration with JPL scientists.

Introducing Dash and Dot from the Wonder Workshop!

January 13, 2015Maryann Goldman

GeekMom Maryann investigates whether Dash and Dot from Wonder Workshop can jump start your child on learning to program.

Experiment With Fun With the Spangler Science Club

January 12, 2015Kelly Knox

The new Spangler Science Club subscription kits deliver kid-friendly experiments to your doorstep every month.

3Doodler the Sequel on Kickstarter Now!

January 10, 2015December 13, 2017Cathé Post

It’s new! It’s improved! It’s on Kickstarter now!

Happy Birthday, Stephen Hawking!

January 8, 2015Melanie Meadors

I just wanted to take a moment to wish Stephen Hawking, one of the people who inspired me to study physics and astronomy, a very happy birthday!

OnStar Adds New Services to Make Life Easier

January 5, 2015Nicole Wakelin

Onstar is expanding their service to include three new features that will make your life easier and maybe even help save you a little cash.

Ads on Pinterest, Sigh

December 31, 2014Laura Grace Weldon

Pinterest is now soliciting advertisers. Do you think this will change the way you use it?

Farming Simulator 15 Brings Farming Fun for the Whole Family

December 2, 2014Natania Barron7

Not everyone has close access to a farm. For those who don’t, Farming Simulator 15 is worth checking out!

The Role of the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot in Artificial Intelligence Research

November 24, 2014December 16, 2017Maryann Goldman

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot isn’t just a useful tool for teaching children about robotics. Read about how scientists are using it to explore artificial intelligence using the nematode worm connectome.