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A Day of Reflection and Connection at Lux Blox

By Mike Acerra

Today at Lux Blox headquarters, we were graced with a visit that gently nudged us back to the very essence of our purpose. It wasn't...

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Inventing Lux Blox

By Mike Acerra

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Toymakers on a Mission

By Mike Acerra

In the bustling world of educational toys, an Illinois-based company, Lux Blox, is carving out a unique niche that transcends conventional play. Founded by the...

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When Dr. Ding Met Mr. Mom - A Quirky Tale of Innovation

By Mike Acerra

Picture this: It’s 2012 and you've got a bunch of homeschool families, right? They're all huddled up in this old Victorian house in Galesburg, Illinois,...

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The Wrath of Math: How a 1982 Star Trek Movie Inspired the Creation of the First Fractal Building Block

By Mike Acerra

In the early 1980s, "The Wrath of Khan," a film from the Star Trek saga, did more than captivate audiences worldwide—it sparked a profound curiosity...

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Interviews muse Novel science Science Fiction

From Fiji to Mars with Rima Martin

By Mike Acerra

Rima Martin is someone you’d want with you on a spaceship going to Mars.  She is a science fiction writer, a contributor for Radical Science...

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Developing Lux Blox: Families, Friends, and a Caring Community

By Mike Acerra

Lux is the culmination of husband and wife team Mike and Heather Acerra’s life long fascination with nature, architecture, science, and working with kids. In...

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Lux Blox: The Wild Child of Construction Toys

By Mike Acerra

Written by Emil Buss In the twisted, often bizarre world of toy making, there's a tale that stands out like a peacock in a pen...

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Family Hero Interviews Lux Force Marines Novel

Active-Duty: Real Live Action Hero!

By Mike Acerra

Mom, U.S. Marine, and now she’s a character in a Science Fiction Novel based on a toy? A new novel,  which creates a world around...

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