The Atlantic’s Science, Technology, and Health desk has had a busy 2025: Our writers have spent the year probing the limits of human consciousness and gene-editing technology, studying the ubiquity of ...

A wave of AI-powered children’s toys has hit shelves this holiday season, claiming to rely on sophisticated chatbots to animate interactive robots and stuffed animals that can converse with kids.

All children born between 2025 and 2028 will reap a baby shower gift from Congress and President Donald Trump: a $1,000 deposit into a “Trump Account.” Think of "Trump Accounts" as seed money to ...

Today, President Donald J. Trump joined top lawmakers and philanthropists Michael and Susan Dell to celebrate an extraordinary milestone for Trump Accounts: a historic $6.25 billion charitable ...

Kid lit experts weigh in on some of the year’s best science titles. Plus, what to look for when choosing a book for the child in your life. Are you hoping to inspire a young reader in your life with ...

For generations of women, the logic has seemed airtight: Focus on a career in your 20s, and worry about starting a family once you are established in a job. This mindset has catapulted women into ...

A social media challenge is causing some costly damage in Elk Grove, with at least five children recently arrested for vandalism. Elk Grove police said it is called the "Door Kick Challenge," where ...

FOX6 Coats for Kids donation drive runs Nov. 3 – Dec. 7, 2025. Seeking new or gently loved, warm winter coats in all sizes (no sweatshirts or light jackets). Coats are cleaned by ITUAbsorbTech and ...

Hackers who stole the data of more than 8,000 children including photos, addresses and names and published some of the information on the dark web have removed the posts online and claim to have ...

Recent reports discuss teens engaging with AI companions shortly before dying by suicide. Recent reports discuss teens engaging with AI companions shortly before dying by suicide. is a senior policy ...

Disney will pay $10 million to settle claims by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission that it mislabeled videos for children on YouTube, which allowed the collection of kids' personal information without ...