What do science and play have in common? Neuroscientist Beau Lotto thinks all people (kids included) should participate in science and, through the process of discovery, change perceptions. He's seconded by 12-year-old Amy O'Toole, who, along with 25 of her classmates, published the first peer-reviewed article by schoolchildren, about the Blackawton bees project. It starts: "Once upon a time ... "

Beau Lotto + Amy O'Toole: Science is for everyone, kids included

Science is for everyone, kids included

A pioneering study by schoolchildren on bees' learning abilities showcases that scientific discovery is accessible to all.

Explore how play is not just fun but a vital way to handle uncertainty and innovate, a mindset as crucial for scientists as children.

Young minds lead a groundbreaking study on bees' cognitive abilities, proving anyone can contribute to science with curiosity and play.

*Deviate: The Creative Power of Transforming Your Perception*

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