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WonderLab is opening a new exhibit area for early-childhood development, called Science Sprouts Place. The interactive space is designed specifically for children from birth through age 3 and their caregivers and includes programs and activities to help infants and toddlers develop fundamental skills, as well as resources to help new parents and caregivers with their child's early-learning development. | Photo by Ben Meraz, for WonderLab

Science Sprouts Place Opens at WonderLab by Niha Alasapuri, WonderLab
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WonderLab is opening a new exhibit area for early-childhood development, called Science Sprouts Place, with a grand opening on Saturday, October 5. The new interactive space is designed specifically for children from birth through age 3 and their caregivers. Science Sprouts Place includes programs and activities to help infants and toddlers develop fundamental skills, as well as resources to help new parents and caregivers with the early-learning development of their child. Click here to learn about this new educational resource for young children in our community.
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Researchers of infant development at IU say we — and artificial intelligence — can learn a lot from babies, such as by studying a “baby’s-eye view” of the world (pictured here). While genes explain some of the differences in the rate at which kids develop, the environment does too — and that’s where places like WonderLab museum can help. | Image courtesy of Linda Smith

What Do Babies Know? IU Scientists Say ‘More Than You Think’
Jennifer Richler
Researchers of infant development at IU say we — and artificial intelligence — can learn a lot from babies. And some have teamed up with the staff at WonderLab to create exhibits and activities tailor-made for young patrons, writes Jennifer Richler. While genes explain some of the differences in the rate at which kids develop, the environment does too — and that’s where places like WonderLab can help. Click here to read the full story.
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WonderLab After Dark: Blood Moon — The Moon, the Myth, the Mystery by Sam Zlotnick, WonderLab
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Blood Moon Celebration — a scientific look at a cultural phenomenon. Every year after the Harvest Moon of September comes the Blood Moon of October. Why the intrigue surrounding and inspired by the moon? What does it represent culturally, scientifically, emotionally? Come to WonderLab After Dark: Blood Moon on Saturday, October 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. Click here to learn more about this modern twist on this ancient moonlit, late-autumn celebration.
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WonderLab’s Coral Reef Aquarium Teaches Real Science [video]
TJ Jaeger
There’s something lurking under the waves at WonderLab. Its new Coral Reef Aquarium is designed to “intrigue the expert and engage the young child.” Videographer TJ Jaeger takes a closer look at how WonderLab’s fish-filled tank of fun teaches kids and parents about the importance of ocean sustainability. Click here to watch the video.
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