But never fear parents. The James Dyson Foundation, Dyson's charitable arm, has come up with some 44 fun science and engineering challenges to inspire kids' minds engaged at home.

The number of books, both fiction and nonfiction, in the guide continues to grow as well, she said, including books regarding engineering that appeal to children more interested in craft projects. “We ...

About two dozen students at Saskatchewan Polytech have worked together to build hovercrafts over a month, and got a chance to test their abilities this week.