It’s that time of the year when you’re making your list, checking it twice, for gifts that spark a love of science for the kids in your life. Ira talks with Mahnaz Dar, young readers’ editor at Kirkus ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

There's a whole world of home science projects beyond the vinegar and baking soda volcano. Credit: peopleimages via Getty Images The vinegar and baking soda volcano is a science fair classic, but ...

Oxalates, also known as oxalic acid, are naturally occurring compounds in plants. You eat them in food, and your body makes them as well. If you’re prone to kidney stones or have kidney disease, your ...

Oxalate, or oxalic acid, is a plant chemical found in some foods and is produced by the body as a by-product of digestion. While getting too many oxalates is not a concern for most people, those prone ...

For those of us who have heard of oxalates (the so-called “anti-nutrients” in some plants that can block mineral absorption), the conversation was likely in relation to kidney stones, which are caused ...