
A highly anticipated report from the (U.S.) National Research Council (NRC), Learning Science in Informal Environments: Places, People, and Pursuits, is now available. According to the NRC, "tens of millions of Americans, young and old, choose to learn about science in informal ways - by visiting museums and aquariums, attending after-school programs, pursuing personal hobbies, and watching TV documentaries, for example. There is abundant evidence that these programs and settings, and even everyday experiences such as a walk in the park, contribute to people's knowledge and interest in science."
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