The computer game sensation Minecraft is set to be shovelled up by Microsoft for £1.2billion. The US giant is bidding to buy makers Mojang – whose founder has previously publicly criticised its gaming ...

The 3-D world of the popular “Minecraft” video game just became more entertaining, perilous and educational, thanks to a comprehensive code modification kit, “Polycraft World.” The 3-D world of the ...

Friday marked the beginning of a whole new world at Liberty Science Center. The world-traveling “Minecraft: The Exhibition” is making its premiere at the Jersey City facility and runs through Sept. 5.

Scientists are using the video game Minecraft to study how humans learn, perfecting a classic Roman pasta dish with science, and a possible reason why more young people are getting colorectal cancer.

If there’s one thing that keeps a game relevant and players coming back for more, it’s frequent updates, and Minecraft is no exception. After 10 years, the game is still going strong and as a ...

Like many adults, Benjamin Kelly didn’t initially get the global Minecraft phenomenon, which has seen millions upon millions of kids investing endless hours exploring and creating within a blocky ...

Looking for innovative ways to bring computational thinking and computer science skills to your STEM classes? MINECRAFT: EDUCATION EDITION might be just the teaching tool for you, whether you’re an ...

Minecraft builders have crafted some truly breathtaking builds throughout the game's history, but some of the most incredible among these have been inspired from the universes of science fiction. The ...

Time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's two hosts, Emily Kwong and Regina Barber. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi, Juana. REGINA ...