The Science of Cupcakes
I wonder sometimes if people realize the incredible wonder of everyday science. . . . . things we do every day, things we see, things we touch, things we eat. . . . you know, like cupcakes.
Cupcakes are science. Without science there…
Jelly Marbles: The Versatility of Polymers
I love to play with Water Jelly Marbles. These polymer orbs have so many uses, from play to gardening to home decorating to party fun and who only knows how many other uses.
Who could ever guess that a pinch of tiny rock-hard "things"…
How to Make a Button Lamp
Being pretty much buried in snow these past few weeks has made me think about Laura Ingalls Wilder's "The Long Winter."
While we are not experiencing bone-wrenching cold and eave-deep snow from October to April as history shows that the…
A Science Project That Could Change the World
By Contributor Scott Yates
It’s true that not everyone is a fan of science fair projects.
But what if students could be involved in a project that directly affects them and their families? What if they could help prove that a governmental…
Candy Cane Experiment Goes Wrong
We like to think our science experiments will all be rousing successes, and in a way, they always are.
We like to think our hypothesis will always be correct, and in that same way, it always is.
When an experiment goes wrong, or doesn't…