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As research lab technician, I want to foster my children's love for science through fun activities. We're big fans of age-appropriate science podcasts and silly experiments. It's easy — and fun — to ...

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If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...