August 5th, 2011: NASA launches Juno, a space probe, with the intent of understanding Jupiter. Fast forward five years to July 4th, 2016: Juno officially enters Jupiter’s orbit. What does this mean? Juno can officially explore Jupiter and aid NASA … Continue reading →

Guest post by Melanie Potock, co-author of Raising a Healthy, Happy Eater. When Do You Worry about a Picky Eater? I’ll answer that excellent question, posed by Dr. Klass in the October 10th issue of the New York Times. As … Continue reading →

In Citizen Scientist, Mary Ellen Hannibal champions everyday citizens, most without formal naturalist training, working to preserve wildlife in their communities. What can you do to help species in your own backyard (and beyond!)?  Here are few tips:   Get … Continue reading →

Sixty is the diary of author Ian Brown’s sixty-first year. An unflinchingly funny look at the thin line that separates the middle-aged from the elderly. The New York Times is hailing the book as having “loads to flat-out adore.” To celebrate the … Continue reading →

Heading off to school this fall? Educational consultant and expert Kristin M. White is here to help! Her book, It’s the Student, Not the College explains how both students and parents can cut the stress (and the debt!) of higher … Continue reading →

Ah, summertime. With kids on school break and the sun shining bright outside, it’s easy to let your brain take a vacation, too. Luckily, there are fun ways to keep your brain engaged all summer long (and it’s more than … Continue reading →

At age 38, Jennifer Teege happened upon a horrifying fact by complete chance: Her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant depicted in Schindler’s List. The more Teege learned about him, the more certain she became: If her grandfather … Continue reading →

Fireworks and good company can turn a 4th of July celebration into something unforgettable, but the grill is the irreplaceable bedrock at the heart of any halfway-respectable celebration of America’s independence. That’s easy enough to say, but firing up the … Continue reading →

Today marks the summer solstice: the longest day of the year for anyone living north of the equator, it’s a cause for celebration across the globe. Between the Day of Private Reflection in Northern Ireland, Guru Purnima in India, Juhannus … Continue reading →

With Father’s Day coming up on June 19, children across the country are starting to wonder: “what to get?” A thoughtful gift is a great way to show thanks, and what better way to show you care than with a … Continue reading →