Winter means a lot of indoor time, and I've learned that science experiments are a lifesaver on those long, cold days. The best part? You don't need anything fancy. Baking soda, vinegar, food ...
In this video, I share three simple Valentines Day science experiments you can do with kids using everyday supplies. We make floating dry erase hearts, a Skittles heart that shows diffusion with warm ...
In a world dominated by tablets and smartphones, finding engaging screen-free activities for children can seem challenging. However, simple and cost-effective solutions exist that can keep young minds ...
Tsukuba, Japan-Automation of life-science experiments through robots and computers is attracting attention worldwide in various fields, and the advancement of such automation may lead to improved ...
When things are going wrong and work feels chaotic, it seems obvious that the team or company needs to try something new. But committing to a new direction during times of change can feel overwhelming ...
THE careful instructions for the eighty-five experiments contained in this little book, together with the useful hints for the construction of apparatus, should serve very well to introduce young ...
This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Conventional wisdom has it that putting the ...
If you enjoyed this article, I’d like to ask for your support. Scientific American has served as an advocate for science and industry for 180 years, and right now may be the most critical moment in ...
We tend not to dwell on the fact that we exist in three dimensions. Forwards-back, left-right, up-down; these are the axes on which we navigate the world. When we try to imagine something else, it ...