Join Us for a Twitter Party Hosted by UV Skinz
Come party with Steve Spangler Science and UV Skinz Tuesday, June 29th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST and learn about the myths and truths of sun protection. You will also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes during the party.
We will be…
Earth's Sunset is Spectacular but Not Rare from Space
This amazing photo of the sunset over the Indian Ocean comes from NASA and the Earth Observatory. The picture was taken by the Expedition 23 crew onboard the International Space Station. None of us on Earth will ever be able to witness a sunset…
How to Make Your Own Vuvuzela Sound and Annoy Everyone in Less Than 30 Seconds
The sound might be new to you, but it's just background noise to the fans who enjoy World Cup soccer. The vuvuzela is a stadium horn that comes from South Africa. Fans blow the horn during soccer (football) matches to cheer on their team.…
Curious Jane Science Detectives Find the Fun in Learning
Curious Jane Camps are powered by girls. Or maybe they just run on girl power. Founder Samantha Razook Murphy, launched the all-girls camps last summer to encourage girls to explore the world around them. The camps are available in Manhattan…
Do You Have Acid Breath?
Do you have acid breath? Take a quick test to see how bad your breath is...or maybe just do a little kitchen science to test the difference between acids and bases.
Blow bubbles into an acid/base indicator. The indicator in the water will…
Science of Leadership – Using 2,000 Ping Pong Balls to Blast Kids to Middle School
My oldest son wanted to know if I would come to school on the last day and do a really cool science experiment. Let's see... hmmm... a legitimate excuse to make a kaboom in front of 130 screaming 5th graders? I'm in. But as I started to think…
Take the Kids Outside for the Great American Backyard Campout
Pack the tent, the cooler and the bug spray and take the kids out for the Great American Backyard Campout on June 26th.
The campout, in its fifth year, is sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation. The location of your campsite isn't as…
New Bubble Exhibit Encourages Engaging in Science
Everyone knows I love bubbles. But then again, who doesn’t love blowing and popping bubbles?
For those who love bubbles, a new exhibit at the Denver Children’s Museum is for you. The hands-on Bubbles Playscape is for guests of all ages.…
Alka-Seltzer and Water in Microgravity – Amazing Results!
We all know what happens when water mixes with Alka-Seltzer in a film canister… the build up of carbon dioxide bubbles is powerful enough to pop the cap. But what would happen if there was no film canister and the Alka-Seltzer and water mixed…
Floating Bowling Balls
Can a bowling ball float? The quick answer is "all heavy things sink." But not so fast...why does an aircraft carrier float but a penny sinks?
Some bowling balls will float and others will sink. All regulation bowling balls are the same size.…