Log on to any app store, and parents will find hundreds of options for children that claim to be educational. But new research suggests these apps might not be as beneficial to children as they seem.

The Focus on Plant app is an excellent (albeit a bit expensive) educational app that introduces students to the basics of plant biology. The app is comprised of five major sections, each of which is ...

Taylor Leamey wrote about all things wellness for CNET, specializing in mental health, sleep and nutrition coverage. She has invested hundreds of hours into studying and researching sleep and holds a ...

This time of year, millions of people receive smartphones and tablets as gifts. Social networking apps and mobile games are typically what these devices are used for the most, but they can also serve ...

With the advent of smartphones and tablets, learners from every walk of life have been empowered like never before in the history of education. These apps not only facilitate the acquisition of ...

The smartphone and internet era has greatly influenced our education system. Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets have now become virtual classrooms. Thanks to educational apps, you can use ...

It wasn’t all that long ago that the only practical way to get extra help with classwork was to pay the head of the Mathletics league for tutoring. These days, no matter what your class or interest, ...

We all know that getting quality sleep is key to feeling and functioning at our best -- but actually making it happen? That’s a whole different story. Maintaining good sleep habits can feel like a ...