Cognition
Making Creepy Music Give You Goose Bumps
Discordant music and sounds can set up the scare, but what you do (or don’t) see can decide whether it lands
Stories by Amanda Baker
Behavior
Be Afraid... but Only If You Want to Be
Variations in brain chemistry and what make us feel safe can be the difference between those who enjoy getting scared and those who don’t
The Sciences
Learning on the Back of an Envelope
Simple calculations can help demystify anything from geologic time to family budgets
Cognition
The Danger of Seeing Breaks as a Form of Giving Up
Taking time to step away from a problem may be the cognitive kick you need for a solution
Natural Disasters
From Phone Books to Smart Phones: How Hurricane Preparedness Has Changed Since Hugo
Emergency response shifted with the technology available to scientists and citizens alike
Computing
Bringing Esports to the Land of Letter Jackets
Expanding the youth sports landscape with the North America Scholastic Esports Federation
Behavior
For the Love of Science Fiction
Because books with spaceships can be about so much more than just spaceships
Behavior
Lifelong Learning in Unexpected Places
Perspective can be the difference between seeing a burden or an opportunity
Electronics
Forcefully Unplugged
Temporary reminders of the invisible technology in our daily lives
The Sciences
Math for America's Summer Think
Embracing shared identity, community and a chance to pursue excellence in teaching
Culture
Finding Your Own Way to Put the "A" in STEAM
Combining art and STEM can provide a relaxing outlet or a worthy challenge
Engineering
Subverting the Intended Use of Objects
From childhood forts to grown-up life hacks
Biology
Recognizing Excellence at the Intersection of STEM and Environmental Education
The UL Innovative Education Award names its 2018 winners
Behavior
Using a Paper Clip to Stop an Aircraft Carrier
When fantastical science logic leaves the screen and stops being fun
Engineering
Make Something
Sharing skills, sharing stories and creating with your own hands
Engineering
When Did That Happen?
Getting a handle on past scientific discoveries may require thinking about them in a new context
Space & Physics
Stepping Back in Time with the "Destination Moon" Exhibit
Steeping visitors in the 1960s brings the Apollo 11 mission to life for a new generation
Behavior
Speaking When Results Don't Speak for Themselves
Understanding new concepts is always an effort, and deciding who should put in that effort can get messy
Policy
Remote Mentorship from K–12 to Tenure
With increasingly creative approaches, mentors can open doors to experiences, challenges and even labs that might otherwise be a world away
EARTH
6 Ways to Bring a Little STEM to Your Summer
Whether inside or outdoors, looking up or digging down, the summer is full of textbook-free ways to enjoy some science
