Neuroscientists, educators and psychologists like Kathy Hirsh-Pasek know that play is as an essential ingredient in the lives of adults as well as children. A weighty and growing body of ...

Are you a seasoned video gamer or a board-game geek looking to expand your repertoire? Or are you more of a game-hesitant newbie overwhelmed by the options (and scarred by a childhood Monopoly ...

On a recent afternoon in June, a line of kids between the ages of 5 and 13 snaked back from the door at the edge of classroom at St. Anthony's Catholic School in East Oakland, California. Some jumped ...

December 11, 2025 - A tiny school district in rural Merced County has invested heavily in school counseling. And UCLA researchers have recognized the results. Ashley Barajas watched intently as ...

Scott Horowitz works for the University of Michigan and receives funding from the National Institutes of Health. Computer gaming is now a regular part of life for many people. Beyond just being ...

I recently attended a three-day conference at UCLA entitled: Play, Creativity, Mindfulness and Neuroscience in Psychotherapy. The language of the conference’s brochure offered an approach that has ...

Editor’s Note: Beau Lotto is founder of Lottolab, a hybrid art studio and science lab based in London. He spoke at TEDGlobal 2012 in Edinburgh, U.K., in June. TED is a nonprofit dedicated to “Ideas ...

This electroactive polymer hydrogel “learned” to play Pong. Credit: Cell Reports Physical Science/Strong et al. “Our research shows that even very simple materials can exhibit complex, adaptive ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Dolphins are among the most playful and social animals on Earth, yet ...

Editor’s Note: Beau Lotto is founder of Lottolab, a hybrid art studio and science lab based in London. He spoke at TEDGlobal 2012 in Edinburgh, U.K., in June. TED is a nonprofit dedicated to “Ideas ...