A look at many of the more than 22,000 species of fish, from freshwater, to the deep ocean, to the colorful coral reef. We look at the origin of fish, how they breathe, why they have scales, and how ...

At first glance, this creature is almost always mistaken for an insect. This video explains why that assumption is incorrect and what the animal actually is. By examining anatomy, movement, and ...

What’s the richest thing in the garden? The compost pile! Explore follow-up learning experiences that invite children to investigate composting and discover how waste, worms and time work together in ...

Taxonomy (the classification of living things) is actually quite a serious matter. When a new species or subspecies is discovered it needs a name that will document it, giving a reliable source of ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

Research has shown that a weighted blanket can help decrease anxiety. And while it can be a good option if you’re lounging on the couch or in bed, it’s not exactly the easiest item to move around with ...

Madeleine May is an investigative producer at CBS News based in Washington, D.C. She previously covered politics for VICE News and reported on organized crime and corruption for OCCRP. She covers ...

Do AI chatbots packaged inside cute-looking plushies offer a viable alternative to screen time for kids? That’s how the companies selling these AI-powered kiddie companions are marketing them, but The ...

When classes begin this week at one public charter school in Florida, some of the lessons will be taught in barns and animal pens. Colleen Bradford Krantz of Iowa PBS reports. Instead of heading to a ...

Staffers at Fulton County Animal Services say there's a "space crisis" at their shelter, due to a high number of summer intakes. They say they need people to adopt or foster animals if they can – and ...

Ultra-processed foods make up the bulk of what kids eat — and adults aren’t far behind, a report published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds. About 62% of kids’ and ...

Funny Cute Kids and Animals. Talk about a cuteness overload!! Kids and babies with animals and pets of all kinds. Lawmakers react to US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker After winning his first Oscar, ...