Extract the DNA from a Strawberry – Kitchen Science
DNA is the building block of all living creatures, plants and animals. It is found in the cells of animals and determines the genetics or make up of every individual organism. DNA is also present in the whole foods we eat.
Thanks to the special…
Using an April Fool’s Prank to Teach the Difference Between Possible and Impossible
This past Monday, we shared our annual April Fools Day science prank video. Many of our customers and fans look forward to our prank each year. This year, we shared step by step instructions on how to build your own lightsaber from the Star…
Jedi Training – Use the Force & Build Your Own Lightsaber
WARNING: This blog is an April Fool's Joke
Have you always wanted to build your own lightsaber and fight the forces of evil? Forget the old Jedi Mind Meld trick. That's for amateurs (and presidents.) You need what all Wookies, Ewoks, Vulcans…
Steve Ignites a Passion for Science at Utah Early Childhood Conference
Recently, Steve Spangler was the keynote speaker at the Utah Association for the Education of Young Children conference in Salt Lake City.
He brought his exciting collection of flaming wallets, Smoke Rings and Wind Bags to an audience of…
Spangler Takes His Message from the Classroom to Corporate Audiences
Steve Spangler took his education-focused show to the fifth annual State of DIA at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Denver International Airport is the world's 11th busiest airport. The 'Science of a Successful Airport' event focused on…
Science Explodes at the Cherry Creek Foundation Luncheon
Steve Spangler, a former teacher and educator for Cherry Creek Schools, brought Bernoulli's Principle to life for 600 people during the 19th Annual Cherry Creek Schools Foundation Luncheon on March 15.
The crowd of business leaders, city…
The Science Behind Why Your Fingers and Toes Get Pruney
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
I recently spent some quality time soaking in the hot springs pool in Salida, Colorado. After sitting there relaxing and watching the kids play, I noticed my fingers and toes were really pruney. It made me start wondering…
Dancing Spaghetti – A Lesson in Density
Who knew noodles could dance? Head to the kitchen, grab a handful of pasta noodles along with a few other materials and get ready for a science pasta party. This is some kitchen science that will have you learning about volume and density in…
Melt It, Blow It Up, Smash It But Don't Eat It – New Book Shares Lots of Candy Experiments
By Blog Editor Susan Wells
Our office recently received a copy of the new book, Candy Experiments, by Loralee Leavitt. If you love candy, but don't want it to all go to your waistline, this book is for you.
Candy Experiments covers a wide…
Comet Pan-STARRS Makes Bright Appearances in Night Sky
Grab your camera and a snack, the night sky will put on a spectacular show throughout March.
The comet, Pan-STARRS is visible without a telescope and will make regular appearances in the Northern Hemisphere throughout the month. It was named…