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Earth Blocks: Not your chip off the old, LEGO-esque building block

Thu, Feb 09 2012 at 11:40 AM EST
An earthy riff on the traditional LEGO form, Earth Blocks are made from natural materials like sawdust, coffee beans and green tea leaves (with just a hint of plastic). And, yes, they smell.
 

White House introduces plan to promote STEM subjects in education

Wed, Feb 08 2012 at 9:40 AM EST
President Obama hosts 2nd White House Science Fair and uses the opportunity to announce new initiatives to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
 

Watch: Award-winning teen science in action

Fri, Jan 27 2012 at 2:00 PM EST
Last year's Google Science Fair winners present their amazing, award-winning experiments.
 

Are new Lego toys an insult to girls?

Thu, Jan 26 2012 at 8:00 AM EST
Lego's new 'Friends' sets spark online petitions asking the company to stop dumbing down toys for girls.
 

Teens: Google Science Fair is open for submissions

Wed, Jan 25 2012 at 8:00 AM EST
Google hosts annual world-wide science fair for teens ages 13-18.
 

Food science experiments you can do at home

Thu, Jan 19 2012 at 3:59 PM EST
Here are some fun activities to do with kids on a rainy day, using ingredients that you probably have in your cupboard.
 

13-year-old's solar invention sparks debate

Mon, Jan 09 2012 at 8:00 AM EST
Young scientist develops solar power collector that mimics the pattern of leaves on a tree.
 

Recyclebank begins this year's Green Schools Program

Thu, Dec 29 2011 at 3:50 PM EST
More than 30 schools are competing for donated points to help them fund their green projects.
 

5 handmade gifts that kids can make

Wed, Dec 14 2011 at 2:00 PM EST
Easy yet elegant craft gifts for kids of all ages to give this holiday season.
 

How to host a toy exchange

Wed, Nov 30 2011 at 11:24 AM EST
Reduce, reuse, recycle: Get greener with your holiday giving by passing unwanted toys to others and inheriting their pre-loved goodies.
 
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