Sloths, capybaras, and quokkas, oh my! Discovery why children love certain animals like these more than others.

YouTube is filling up with AI slop targeted at young children -- and in some cases, it's providing dangerous information.

Despite warnings from early childhood experts against too much screen time, schools' reliance on educational technology for grade levels as low as transitional kindergarten has grown — and frustrated ...

UC San Diego cognitive scientist Philip Guo created Python Tutor, a free tool that makes code “visible” step by step. The research behind it earned a Test of Time award, recog ...

A new study found that 55% of U.S. teens have used AI nudification tools to create explicit images. The findings reveal a growing crisis around consent and teen safety online.

Many Gen Z men who came of age with smartphones and often unfettered internet access, say they happened upon porn early and frequently.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched a yearlong $100 million recruitment campaign late last year. From removing age limits for applicants to offering $50,000 si ...

Some new findings show that AI has certain benefits, such as reducing barriers for students with learning disabilities. But overall, more evidence is needed to understand how AI influences learning.

So, you want to get better at those tricky LeetCode Python problems, huh? It’s a common goal, especially if you’re aiming for tech jobs. Many people try to just grind through tons of problems, but ...

Doctors at Children’s National Hospital are reporting a spike in kids needing treatment for cannabis use disorder. Children as young as 11 years old are receiving help. When asked how they’re getting ...

A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets.

In my last post, I wrote about Australia’s bold experiment to ban social media use for children under sixteen. A few days ago, Spain announced a similar ban, the first country in Europe to do so. More ...