by msander | Dec 7, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
The labels always read, “Kills 99.99% of Germs!” but does the science of hand sanitizers back it up? Today we’re taking a closer look at what this goo is made of, and just how effective it really is against viruses and bacteria. Find us on all these...
by msander | Dec 7, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Imagine an enormous, lush rainforest teeming with life…in the Arctic. Well there was a time — and not too long ago — when the world warmed more than any human has ever seen. (So far) Produced in collaboration with PBS Digital Studios:...
by msander | Dec 4, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Where do glaciers and icebergs get their beautiful blue color? This unique blue might be nature’s most brilliant, and the color arises in a very special way thanks to some surprising interactions between light and water molecules. Who knew physics could be so...
by msander | Nov 30, 2017 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
If you’ve ever tapped a screen to send a tweet, opted for the bottled soda because it tastes better, or drooled over art glass in a gallery, then your life has been changed for the better by the transparent yet durable combination of sand and simple chemicals we call...
by msander | Nov 30, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Over the past 20 years, dinosaurs of all types and sizes have been found with some sort of fluff or even full-on plumage. These fuzzy discoveries have raised a whole batch of new questions so we’re here to tell you everything we know about dinosaurs and...
by msander | Nov 23, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology
Some say that beauty’s only skin-deep. But one veterinary surgeon and his team look beneath the surface…literally. Scott Echols says that we don’t actually know very much about the anatomy of animals because haven’t had a way to properly...
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