Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sara Tabin is a science contributor writing about animals. A number of scientists host weekly games and challenges on Twitter.

Board games might involve a race to a finish line, as in Sorry! or that ubiquitous first board game for kids, Candyland. Or they might entail a strategic battle for dominance, as in chess or checkers.

Games don’t make you smarter, but they can support your brain, regardless of your age. Different games sharpen different ...

Students in Professor David Dunand’s research group are playing video games on the clock. But they aren’t slacking or procrastinating — they’re translating technical research into fun and educational ...

2020 was a bit of an unusual year. With the coronavirus health pandemic, several games were delayed and pushed back into 2021. As a result, we’re going to see a ton of great games launch and if you’re ...

As I watched my sons, Wavhudi and Rivhavhudi, play games on my phone before bedtime, I was captivated by their enthusiasm and how deeply they were engaged – especially when the games involved maths or ...

This story is a part of Science Friday’s end of year celebrations. Explore the science news that defined the decade, staff stories of the year, read the best science books of 2019, and join the ...

The Borderlands series has long offered players a chaotic loot scramble of explosive cel-shaded cartoon violence and intricately tuned shooting that leaves anything that isn’t the fun part on the ...

Wild Kratts LIVE! 2.0 brought the action of the show right to my kids. Just like on TV, Chris and Martin shared their knowledge about animals and their creature powers. They fought pesky Zachbots and ...

Imagine a class without lessons, tests and homework, but with missions, quests and teamwork. Video games offer an attractive educational platform because they are designed to be fun and engaging, as ...

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 ...