By Aarush Jain Have you ever wondered why a swish on a chain net sounds so different from a swish on a soft polyester net, and whether that changes your shooting form? Basketball is played with a metal rim and a hanging net, which can be made from metal chains or polyester–a type of plastic fiber. The net is a player’s visual feedback, both slowing the ball down and allowing them to see if they shot accurately enough to make a basket. While both chain and polyester nets give

By Fernanda Vizcarra   At Young STEAMers, learning doesn’t happen through memorization or worksheets. It happens through building, testing, experimenting, and creating. We see it every day in our classrooms: when children are given the chance to work with their hands, learning becomes active instead of abstract. Science turns into something they can touch, explore, and truly understand. That belief is at the heart of everything we do. Young STEAMers serves children ages 4–14 

The Science Behind the Times Every year on New Year’s Eve, millions of people around the world watch one of the most exciting countdowns ever, the Times Square Ball Drop! But did you know that this famous celebration is also full of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Let’s take a closer look at how this sparkling ball works! What Is the Times Square Ball? The Times Square Ball is a giant, glowing sphere that sits on top of a tall building in New York City. As