Caroline MartinNov 5, 20211 minDNA Code CrackersDNA is the blueprint for life. But how does a cell decipher and read those instructions? And can scientists also learn to read the...
Caroline MartinNov 5, 20211 minExtract a Strawberry's DNADNA is the genetic blueprint for a cell. It is necessary for life and the instructions in DNA control everything a cell does. Dr. Flossie...
Caroline MartinNov 5, 20211 minGene Expression EssentialsOnce a cell has decoded the information stored in DNA, it then has to act on those instructions. So how does a genetic sequence lead to...
Madelyn LeembruggenNov 5, 20211 minEdible Model of DNADNA contains the genetic information necessary for life. Tiny germs called retroviruses can hijack healthy cells and alter their DNA,...
Madelyn LeembruggenSep 2, 20211 minA Plant's Favorite ColorYou might know that plants need light to grow, but did you know they have favorite colors of light? Make a Leaf Filter with this guide...
Madelyn LeembruggenSep 2, 20211 minMarie Clark Taylor - How does light affect plant growth?Plants need light to grow, and they have special cells which help them know how much light is in their environment. Based on their...
Madelyn LeembruggenAug 31, 20211 minThe Standard Model of Particle PhysicsTiny particles make up all matter and forces: they are the fundamental building blocks of our universe. Scientists, like Dr. Shirley Ann...
Madelyn LeembruggenAug 30, 20211 minBuild A SpectrometerDr. Vera Rubin and her collaborator, Dr. Kent Ford, used a device called a spectrometer. The spectrometer allowed them to measure how...
Madelyn LeembruggenAug 30, 20211 minObservational AstronomyHumans have watched the stars for as long as they've been on Earth. Before cameras existed, astronomers drew sketches of the objects they...