Next time we reach to purchase the newest toy broadcasted on TikTok, we should consider the broader psychological and economic factors compelling us to spend money on the newest consumerist trend.

From levitating globes to mini plasma balls, these science toys and gadgets turn complex principles into hands-on fun. Each item blends education and entertainment, sparking curiosity about physics, ...

Childhood is often viewed through a soft-focus lens, a time of innocent play and endless afternoons. But lurking in the ...

"If we want confident, capable young adults, we have to let kids practice being uncomfortable,” a psychologist told Newsweek.

Some children focused on fewer parts of the object and spent less time studying its details. This suggests they used a ...

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Play is how toddlers explore their world, so finding the best toys to aid that development seems like one of the biggest ...

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The global toy industry is grappling with a perfect storm – declining birth rates in wealthy nations, shrinking playtime among children, and a growing preference for digital entertainment over ...

Spike the Fine Motor Hedgehog and Botley the Coding Robot (bottom right), two educational toys created by Learning Resources ...

(TestMiles) – Hot Wheels aren’t just for kids; they’re the hottest adult collectible, with rare cars worth thousands and over nine billion sold since 1968. Why does this matter right now? Forget golf ...

ChatGPT will soon write erotica for verified adults, according to OpenAI's chief executive, as well as becoming more "human-like". As part of the company's policy to "treat adult users like adults", ...