When it comes to technology, we're often presented with two contrasting visions of the future: one where technology fulfills all our desires, and another where it leads to chaos and conflict. Sociologist Ruha Benjamin is here with a more...

For children in the U.S., unsupervised play is largely a pastime of previous generations. Hanna Rosin of The Atlantic writes about the consequences of guarding children from perceived dangers in her article, ÐThe Overprotected Kid.Ó...

Have you ever been on a ride on the playground that made you really dizzy, like a merry-go-round? Have you ever wondered where that weird, spinning sensation comes from? Jessi and Squeaks have the answer!

When you were a kid, did anyone ever tell you that your head would explode if you hung upside down for too long? Well... they might have been on to something.

The Fez River winds through the medina of Fez, Morocco—a mazelike medieval city that's a World Heritage site. Once considered the "soul" of this celebrated city, the river succumbed to sewage and pollution, and in the 1950s was covered...

It seems like every week someone tells us how the internet and the digital age are overloading our brains. Sure, sometimes it feels like we're being fed more information than we can handle, that we're paying attention to the wrong...

In this video Paul Andersen introduces electric charge. Electric charge has been studies by humans and was generalized by scientists such as Benjamin Franklin. The amount of charge in a system is conserved but individual charges can move...

Did you know that when you’re soaring on the swings, or sliding down the slide, you’re taking part in some seriously cool science? Jessi explains the forces you can find at the playground!

Howcast - Learn how to do playground dance moves for a cardio workout from fitness instructor Michelle Seabreeze in this Howcast dance workout video.

Howcast - Road trips are great fun, but you can't sleep in the car every night. Instead of springing for a motel, pop your tent in the perfect location.

Howcast - Learn what motor development milestones a child should reach by age 3 from Watch Me Grow founder Shirael Pollack in this Howcast video.

Howcast - Learn the warning signs that your 4-year-old child might be developmentally delayed from Watch Me Grow founder Shirael Pollack in this Howcast video.

Being a kid can be tough. Especially if you are shy, making friends can be tough. 10-year-old Christian agrees and did something to help. When he was in first grade, there was a chance his family had to move to Germany....

Small cars play in the ball pool, but the balls fly everywhere! As it gets dark, the mechanic asks Helper Cars to install lights. A timber truck brings the lights, and an excavator, concrete mixer, and manipulator set them up. Now the...

An earthquake cracked the playground, trapping cars in a garage. A crane truck clears the debris, and now the Helper Cars can fix the damage and restore order!

A truck loaded with blocks has overturned on the road, blocking the way. The milk truck can’t reach the farm to pick up fresh milk. Thankfully, Helper Cars – a bulldozer and an excavator – are here to lift the truck and clear the road....

Small racing cars are building a tower, but it's too low. Tow trucks help them build a tall, colorful tower together!

Racing cars want to build a snow castle. Helper Cars—excavator, loader, and crane—arrive to help. Let's build it together!

There’s no place for the puppy to play, so Helper Cars build a new playground. A tow truck, crane, and manipulator help unload the dump truck. Now the racing cars can play too.

A puppy plays with a bolt, but it gets magnetized and is carried away by a crane truck. The puppy chases it to a construction site, where the bolt ends up in a dump truck headed for the landfill. The puppy doesn’t know what the bolt is...

Helper Cars are building a new playground when the kitten hurts its paw. The puppy calls an ambulance to take the kitten to the hospital.

The ice cream truck crashed, spilling milk and ice cream. Helper Cars rush to help: the garbage truck and street sweeper clean up, while the tow truck takes the ice cream truck to the shop.

The red racing car notices trouble in the city. Helper Cars, including a fire truck, police car, and crane, are ready to help put out the fire, fix the bridge, and feed the puppy.

Small race cars are playing, but after the rain, there are puddles. The green car is stuck on the slide, and the red car pushes it, making it dirty. Luckily, Helper Cars are on the way—let’s see who will help the green car!