Toy Fair 2012 – The Effects of Launching Over 800 Mentos Geyser Cars
This year marked my 14th trip to the New York Toy Fair. And since Toy Fair is always scheduled during Valentine's Day, this is my 14th year to be away from my wife. So, instead of sending her flowers or taking her to dinner, I just bring her…
Science Fair 911 – Tips for Students
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
Whether you are required to participate in your school's science fair or if you are trying to decide whether or not to volunteer to participate, the hardest part of getting started is finding a project.
I have…
President Obama Grants Waivers to 10 States for No Child Left Behind Act
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
Yesterday, President Barack Obama gave 10 states a waiver from the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) 2001 Act. It was a bipartisan federal law signed by President George W. Bush on Jan. 8, 2002 that was a reauthorization…
The Science of Valentine's Day – Love Potions, Love Meters and Hidden Messages
Are you looking to add a little science into your Valentine's Day? Have no fear, because the Science Love Doctor is in.
Love Meter
Are you hot enough to make the Love Meter boil? Simply grab the meter at the bottom and watch what happens.…
Science Fair 911 – Tips for Parents
By Guest Blogger Debbie Leibold
"It's science fair time!" Those words cause many parents to panic and ask questions like, "How are we going to have time for this?" "What experiment should my child do?" "I have no science background--how…
Science Fair Judging – Why Didn’t I Win?
Dr, Maille Lyons, The Science Fair Coach
Most of the time, when you don’t win, a science fair there isn’t any feedback on why your project was not selected as one of the best. Here is a list of the 5 most common reasons a project, that…
Skewer Through the Balloon Experiment Surprises Weathercaster
For this experiment, we traded fire extinguishers, exploding toothpaste and liquid nitrogen for balloons and cooking skewers...not an explosive experiment at all. Then why was Becky Ditchfield so nervous?
It's so simple. Blow up a balloon…
The Spangler Effect and YouTube Partner to Find New Ways to Make Science Fun
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DENVER – It’s what happens when you find a creative way to turn an ordinary science concept…
Staff Spotlight on Copy Editor Debbie Leibold
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…
A: Let's see... I'm definitely not a scientist, I'm not in a band, I'm not an ultra-creative graphic designer, I'm not on Ellen, I haven't been featured on YouTube, I rarely blow things up. My life…
Science Fair 911 – Display Boards
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
You've picked the perfect project, pulled together your materials and variables, conducted your experiment. You can see the finish line. But there is one last piece of the science fair project that remains...the project…