Solar Energy Myths and Truths
We had a fun and informative discussion on solar energy and renewable energy sources during our Twitter party on Tuesday night. Thank you to everyone who joined in. We look forward to tweeting with you in the future. Follow us @spanglerscience…
Come Party with Steve Spangler Science and UVSkinz
Come party with Steve Spangler Science and UV Skinz Tuesday, July 27th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PST and learn about the myths and truths of renewable solar energy.
You will also have a chance to win some fabulous prizes during the party.
We…
Spangler Wins Heartland Chapter Emmy for Weather and Science Day Television Special
The Spangler team received its second Heartland Chapter Emmy Award last Saturday night at the awards gala held in Denver, Colorado. The award was received for the half hour television special - Spangler Science and Weather at Coors Field - that…
Why Does the Water Rise?
Can you make the water rise inside the bottle? With a little scientific knowledge about air and air pressure, you can. This demonstration on the news even brought a surprise for me. In all my years of doing this activity, I've never had anything…
Spangler Inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame – Council of Peers Award of Excellence CPAE
If you're a professional speaker, being inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame® is kind of like getting an Academy Award... without the cool golden Oscar... but you get the idea. The National Speakers Association (NSA), the leading organization…
The Bubbles that Bond – Soapy Family Ties
Stacy Ratel and her children love bubbles. Really love bubbles.
On lazy summer days, Stacy and her two children are constantly moving from activity to activity. When the weather is just right - muggy, just before a rain with little to no sun…
Sonic Wacky Pack Wild Gliders Coming to a Drive-Thru Near You
Steve Spangler Science and Sonic America's Drive-In have teamed up once again to bring a little science and fun in their Sonic Wacky Packs Kids' Meals this summer.
Wacky Wild Gliders are fun airplanes that feature fun facts about one of four…
Students Plant Trees, Learn About Nutrition and the Environment
The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation (FTPF) and the Stretch Island Fruit Company brought their mission to the Denver School of Science and Technology and Kepner Middle School in Denver at the end of June this summer. The program, with the help…
Homeschooling Mom Gives a Twist to Do Not Open Bottle Experiment
Leah is a homeschooling mom of six. She blogs about her experiences as a homeschooling mom on her blog, Almost Unschoolers. On the blog, she has a feature called "Sunday Science."
She recently posted about making a Do Not Open Bottle but…
Hydrogen and Oxygen – Exploding Soap Bubbles
Combine two parts hydrogen with one part oxygen and you get water and a little energy. Unlike traditional hydrocarbon fuels, hydrogen and oxygen do not produce any bad bi-products for the environment. This is an incredible, renewable source…