The man we call Confucius was born Kong Qiu; his students called him Kongzi or Kong Fuzi—”Master Kong.” By age 22 he had already made a name for himself as…

Evidence shows the human brain has been getting larger since the 1930s. Studies link larger brain size with better health and stronger cognitive function. Researchers at the University of California,…

A new study finds that middle-aged people who take adult education courses have a 19% lower risk of developing dementia over five years. Puzzles, Sudoku, and some video games are…

British firm Heatherwick Studio designed a new school of design and creative space for students at Ean University in Bogotá. The studio, with offices in London and Shanghai, is known…

Thanks to its yellow sandstone structures, Jaisalmer in northern India is also known as the Golden City. In the summer, temperatures in this region can soar to 49 degrees Celsius.…

The winter holidays have a hidden side: a serious ecological nightmare. As Christmas approaches, children around the world write letters to Santa asking for their most wanted toys. Parents, stepping…

A study by Spanish researchers found that digital devices do little to improve reading skills — including decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension. Even though many kids grow up with phones in…

These scenarios sound like science fiction. But by 2100, they could be reality. Ed Johnson, the CEO and co-founder of PushFar, is confident: ‘By 2100, our lives won’t just be…

A person can survive days without food and water, but only minutes without air. Clean air feels refreshing—especially after leaving a stuffy room. When air is clean, breathing is easy…

Have you ever seen a microscope built for multiple people to use at once? Probably not — they’re rare. Yet at some universities, entire groups of students can use a…

How I Found the Perfect Book for Discussing Tough Topics with Kids Sasha fires a thousand questions at me about where babies come from and how boys and girls are…