Back to the Ellen Show – Getting Ready for the Biggest Audience Participation Stunt Ever
Whenever we're fortunate enough to have the producers from the Ellen DeGeneres Show call our office, we know that the next few days are going to be wild. As I've mentioned in the past, the producers are very hands-on when it comes to selecting…
Liquid Nitrogen Cloud Fills TV Studio
I brought my twin boys with me for my television appearance this week. They are really interested in the solar system so we've been learning about the different planets and their moons. Neptune's moon, Triton, has nitrogen in it's clouds in…
Mentos Geyser Car Makes Splash at Toy Fair
We are showing our new Mentos® Geyser Rocket Car at the New York Toy Fair this week. Strap the car to a bottle of soda, like Diet Coke, drop in some Mentos® and let it take off. It goes fast and can reach speeds of up to 35 miles per hour…
Participate in a Global Experiment During The International Year of Chemistry
"The International Year of Chemistry 2011 (IYC 2011) is a worldwide celebration of the achievements of chemistry and its contributions to the well-being of humankind."
The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) is the oldest…
Teacher Brings Love of Science to The Netherlands
Triscia is a high school math teacher from New York City who recently moved to The Netherlands. She began her career as a high school biology and chemistry teacher. In moving to Holland, she has reconnected with her true passion - science.
As…
Tips to Make Your Science Fair Project More Meaningful
It's science fair time for many schools across the country. If you're a parent of a young scientist who is turning your kitchen into a laboratory, and you're overwhelmed, here are some ways to make the project more meaningful. Participating…
Bursting Frozen Pipes – The Power of Water
With the freezing temperatures across the country, the problem of frozen pipes rupturing is in the news. In Denver, the Jefferson County Court House is closed due to frozen pipes breaking, thawing then leaking. Water is unlike every other liquid…
One Lucky Facebook Fan Wins $1,500 Snow Day for her Class
Have you LIKED Steve Spangler Science on Facebook yet? We love our Facebook fans so much, that we spoil them with special offers and giveaways. Last night, we hosted a Snow Day party in honor of the schools being closed in the Denver area due…
How Roxborough Elementary Encourages Participation in the Science Fair
With strong parent support and amazing teachers to encourage a love for science, Roxborough Elementary is celebrating the largest participation in their Science fair this year.
Science fair can be a daunting event for both students and their…