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Halloween is full of treats—and the occasional trick. But for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), a humanitarian organization, the real treat is supporting kids in need. Every year, UNICEF organizes an event called Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. The event turns…
Does using ChatGPT for schoolwork harm students’ ability to think for themselves? A new study from researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Media Lab, in Cambridge, has returned concerning results. To conduct the study, researchers divided 54 adults into…
Want to boost your grades? A quick exercise break could help, according to new research from the University of North Carolina Greensboro. A study was published in July in the journal Psychology of Sport and Exercise. It found that just…
TIME and the LEGO Group joined up to celebrate the accomplishments of extraordinary girls who are making a big impact in their fields, from science and engineering to arts and athletics. Each barrier-breaking standout is paving the way for others…
CANBERRA, Australia—The February 5 press conference starts like any other. Journalists grill Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese on a range of tricky topics, from housing to foreign relations. Then Lana, 11, picks up the microphone. “Do you think social media…
An expanse of wildflowers is a stunning sight. But a wildflower meadow isn’t just nice to look at. It’s also doing important work. It promotes biodiversity. It produces food for pollinators, such as bees and butterflies. And it provides a…
On March 20, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to dismantle the Department of Education (DOE). Trump said that the department will still keep some “core necessities” and that Congress will vote on whether to officially abolish…
Many people are embracing artificial intelligence, or AI. Tools such as ChatGPT use AI to generate text quickly, which some people find helpful for school or work. Other AI tools create images or chat bots. But AI isn’t always accurate…
Arthur W., 16, volunteers with Feeding San Diego, in California. He has supervised more than 90 large-scale distributions of fresh produce to thousands of neighbors in need. There were once three volunteers at his produce pantry, including Arthur. They served…
Students who excel in school are sometimes given the opportunity to skip a grade. They leave their class behind and jump ahead to learn with older students. Skipping a grade lets students take on more-challenging schoolwork. But it comes with…
When Heman Bekele was 6, he got a chemistry set for Christmas. He used it to mix up “potions.” Back then, only his parents paid attention. Now, at 15, Heman is used to a lot more people watching his work.…
If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? John Gruener works in exploration science. It’s part of ARES, or Astromaterials…
There’s a new place for kids to play in Kennewick, Washington. It’s called Kason’s Korner. It’s named for Kason Creed, the boy who inspired it. Nine-year-old Kason has cerebral palsy. The condition affects his ability to walk, so he uses…
Think of a sound that’s important to you. Got it? Now imagine that sound— poof! —suddenly disappearing from the world. Sound Detectives, presented by actor and TV host LeVar Burton, is a podcast that turns ordinary sounds into epic mysteries.…
What inspired you to hold one? I was born in Haiti. I was starving and malnourished before I was adopted. I don’t want anyone else to be in the position I was in. Kids in Haiti face lack of…
If you enjoy learning about interesting jobs, find this article and more like it on Your Hot Job, TFK's career-focused website for kids. What does your future hold? When a hurricane threatens to make landfall in the United States, crews…
Why is your robotics team called S.O.U.P.? What a fun name! S.O.U.P. stands for Serving Our Underserved Population. How do you S.O.U.P.? We spread STEM to children 4 to 14 of families with lower incomes and less access to education.…
This year, Peter Paccone has a new aid in the classroom. The social-studies teacher in San Marino, California, plans to let his helper explain some simple topics to his high schoolers. This will free up time for Paccone to focus…
Artificial intelligence is part of our everyday lives. It makes our smart devices work, and you may already be using an AI program in school. But advanced chatbots, like ChatGPT, are new. They are called generative AI. Ask a chatbot…
