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A.I. the Theme of MUSE’s February Issue

Guest post by Joseph Taylor, MUSE Magazine editor Our February issue of Muse, “Bot Talk,” about recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, seems positively futuristic—but isn’t. It contains

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7 Ways to Explore the Smithsonian With Kids

Some people call the Smithsonian Institution the world’s largest museum. In fact, it’s 19 museums—plus a zoo—and they’re all completely free! If you’re a parent of young children, the idea of exploring this massive treasure trove is as exhausting as it is exciting. That’s why we’re providing some tips about seven kid-friendly and fun Smithsonian exhibits and experiences,- along with some free reading material to accompany them…

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Best Magazines for an 8-Year-Old

If you’re the parent of an 8-year-old child, you know that eight is an amazing—and potentially exhausting—year in a child’s life! Many kids experience a huge growth spurt, both physically and intellectually, around third grade. They’re reading independently, trying more things for themselves, and most importantly, they start developing a more complex sense of identity. Is your child a budding scientist or an aspiring poet or planning a campaign for the 2052 presidential election? Feed their voracious minds with the perfect magazine to fit their passions.

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A Different Kind of Treasure Hunter

My eight-year old daughter is an expert butterfly egg hunter. Our backyard is filled with plants that are hosts—food plants—for the caterpillars that ultimately turn into butterflies and every summer,

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