Madelyn LeembruggenApr 8, 20221 minYnés Mexía - Plant SpeciesOver 50 species were named after Ynes Mexia, and they're all listed below. Follow the links or use Google to find pictures and facts about
Madelyn LeembruggenMar 14, 20221 minPi Day - Smell the Maillard ReactionThe Maillard reaction is a series of complicated chemical reactions that are kickstarted by the heat of cooking. It's what is responsible fo
Madelyn LeembruggenMar 14, 20221 minPi Day - Goodness Gracious! Great Balls of Gluten!In Pi Day and the Science of Baking we learned that gluten is a protein in flour that makes dough strong and stretchy. But how do different
Caroline MartinMar 14, 20221 minPi Day - Buffon's NeedleOne crazy cool way to calculate the value of π is with probability! You can learn about "Buffon's Needle" in a real life experiment or with
Caroline MartinMar 4, 20221 minCollision LabTry experimenting with this simulation to see how momentum works and what happens when two objects collide!
Caroline MartinMar 4, 20221 minVectors and MatricesIf you’re interested in learning more about linear algebra, vectors, and matrices, keep reading to learn more!
Madelyn LeembruggenFeb 18, 20221 minSearching for Other Planets Like OursJoin the search for other planets like ours using this set of activities from NASA.
Madelyn LeembruggenFeb 18, 20221 minMeasure the Speed of LightUsing this activity guide from NASA, you can measure the speed of light in your own kitchen using a microwave oven and a grownup's help.
Madelyn LeembruggenFeb 18, 20221 minAstrobiology"What does life need?" and "Where can life be living?" With the help of a grown up or a group of friends, use this guide from NASA to answer
Madelyn LeembruggenFeb 4, 20222 minHow do planes fly?If you've ever watched a big, heavy plane take off and soar through thin air, you might have wondered: "How does that even work??"
Caroline MartinJan 7, 20221 minSally Ride - Why Are Astronauts "Weightless"?What does it mean to be "weightless"? Experience "weightlessness" from your own home, using this experiment with falling water.