Common sense tells you not to expose your children to alcohol and drugs on TV — and there’s plenty of science to back you up. Research reported by the American Academy of Pediatrics finds that the more your kids get exposed through the media to tobacco, alcohol and drugs, the more likely they’ll be to […]
If you want to have a tactical approach to teaching your preschooler shapes without losing his interest in five seconds, try sneaking the lessons in through crafts and activities. Building a playhouse, constructing a rainbow city, painting with potatoes and playing in the tub can all add up to be a square learning adventure. Offer […]
Small children and winter time are a difficult combination. They want to play outside but come back inside soaking wet and cold, or they want to stay in and end up whining because they’re bored. Don’t pull your hair out just yet, because all is not lost. What you need in order to save the […]
Is it raining? Is it snowing? Is the sun shining bright? How much does your toddler know about weather and the sky above? Can you just imagine your tot dressing in a swimsuit (wishful thinking) when it’s below freezing outdoors? It may be time for weather lessons indoors with entertaining craft projects that teach problem […]
Unencrypted data can be accessed by anyone at any time. Encryption technology locks it up so that it can only be viewed by the person that has the encryption key. Whether you’re using symmetric key encryption, where the same key encrypts and decrypts, or dual-key asymmetrical encryption, where you need two different keys, either technology […]
Compared to other forms of energy generation, wind power suffers from several challenges and disadvantages. Wind farms must often be constructed in remote areas, requiring long-distance transmission lines to transport power, and wind power is sometimes not yet cost-competitive with fossil fuels. Despite these drawbacks, however, wind power has seen dramatic growth in 2012 and […]
With more than one billion users as of March 2013, Facebook is one of the largest and most popular social media sites on the Internet. This means that there are some definite advantages to creating a Facebook presence for your company. Not only does Facebook provide you with a free method of engaging your customers, […]
Solar energy systems are expensive. The fuel — sunlight — is free, but the up-front investment is significant. In some places solar energy is already at grid parity — an overall cost similar, or even better than, conventional alternatives. But in many places, solar still costs more than traditional electrical power sources. Even with a […]
Genomics is the field of genetics that studies genomes rather than individual genes. With the advent of modern DNA sequencing technology, biologists can identify and study genomes, meaning the entire genetic code of an individual organism. When the human genome was first sequenced in 2000, scientists discovered that genetic sequences can contain vast amounts of […]
A computer isn’t a single, simple device. It’s actually an ecosystem of multiple devices from different manufacturers, even if every part you see has the same brand name on it. That’s because even the biggest computer makers purchase their parts from the same companies whose products fill your local electronics store. If you’re willing to […]
As you see your little wide-eyed preschoolers staring up at you, you may wonder how to teach them about some of the amazing things that happen in the world around us. Preschoolers are naturally curious and most are eager to participate in simple science activities. Liquids are especially fun, and there are a variety of […]
Jumping in mud puddles just to see water splash all over their new clothes and pulling the round ornament off the Christmas tree just to see if it will bounce, toddlers have a natural curiosity about the scientific world. Mischief aside, the best way for toddlers to learn about science is to experience it firsthand […]
Verizon customers with text messaging service automatically have access to Vtext.com, a companion text messaging website and a set of messaging features that enhance the standard text features offered by other providers. One of the Vtext options enables your friends to send you text messages through email, either using your phone number or your Vtext […]
“You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen…” Maybe you don’t, but your preschooler is almost certain to know that reindeer mean Santa’s on his way. Making a reindeer ornament or two with your tot can help Christmas fly right in, as you share those fun — and messy — times together. Lovin’ from […]
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