Even adults dream of waving a Lightsaber around in the fight against the dark side. To that effect, we’ve seen many toy Lightsabers show up over the years, but the Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab actually lets you build your own mini version of the Lightsaber used by Anakin Skywalker. The Mini Lightsaber comes with four colored crystals that can produce various lighting effects, along with two lenses for optic experiments and an informative learning guide. The Mini Lightsaber Tech Lab retails for $12.99 at the …

Along with a new face, Doctor Who has also gotten a new Sonic Screwdriver for his 11th transformation. This cool collectors item will ward off the dalek’s in no time. Ideal for the little Doctor Who’s in your home.  This model has a bright green light and is a bit larger with a spring that extends the screwdriver a bit longer. When the screwdriver is closed, just press the button to activate LED and sound effects. There is also another button when you flip open …

The Science Encounters Activity Set is a great way to get your kids interested in physical science, without all of the messiness that comes along with experimenting. The kit comes with 12 imaginative creatures that are made of all sorts of materials – some are magnetic, some are squishy, some are hard, some float, some sink. There are also six interchangeable attachments to explore how these properties can change. An activity guide is also included for parents to use to help their kids learn and …

From March 11th through 16th, forty top high school scientists have come together in Washington D.C. for the annual Intel Science Talent Search competition. The Intel Science Talent Search is the country’s most prominent science research competition which offers the chance  for high school seniors to present their research to a group of professional scientists. These students are competing for $630K in awards with the winner receiving $100,000 from the Intel Foundation.
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If you’ve ever wanted to create your own perfume or soap, now is your chance with the Beauty Salon Lab. The home laboratory is a $29.99 kit that includes 12 activities and experiments that feature bubbles and scents that allow you to mix and experiment your way to your ultimate perfume or other beauty favorites.

This morning Mattel unveiled Barbie’s 125th and 126th career which was decided based on votes that poured in from her fans all over the world. Barbie’s recent online voting campaign has been very successful, and about half a million votes poured in from all over the world. Voters had the opportunity to choose from an Architect, an Environmentalist, a Surgeon, a News Anchor, and a Computer Engineer. This was the first time during the course of Barbie’s 51 year history where fans were able to …

Thirty years ago Ronald Reagan became president, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back raked in the biggest box office gross, Post-It Notes launched along with the Sony Walkman and TV network CNN! That same year Rubik’s Cube was invented. Over the years Rubik’s Cube has evolved a lot. Just last year the company introduced a special Rubik’s TouchCube. Now Rubik’s Cube is evolving into a tool to help kids become more engaged in math and science. Rubik’s Cube has created a special Rubik’s Cube Math …

National Geographic prides itself on exploring and being high tech, so kids can now do a little exploring of their own with these new night vision glasses. Just turn on the bright LED and adjust the angle to light your way ahead. Turn on the Power Hearing amplifier which sports built-in earbuds and you’ll be able to hear even the faintest sounds. These night vision glasses are the perfect accessory for when you and your kids plan a family camping trip, or a nighttime visit …

The zOrb Digital Microscope is a great way to inspire kids to become scientists. Kids can take ordinary objects and place it under the microscope which will magnify it 35x. The zOrb also features four extra bright LED lights to make every object crystal clear and it also can snap pictures at a 640×480 resolution. Kids will have a blast inspecting everything from crumbs to a penny with the zOrb. The Carson zOrb Digital Microscope retails for $49.99.

Swine Flu, Swine Flu, Swine Flu – That’s all we hear lately in the news, on the web, practically everywhere. It was as if the Black Plague was coming to wipe us out again. So if you are a parent, keeping your kids safe and healthy is a big concern this year. The Violight Zapi-doodle Toothbrush Sanitizers will help aid in the battle against germs and at the same time be completely adorable. Zapi-doodle comes in pink and blue and kills up to 99.9% of …