by msander | Sep 9, 2019 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
Making liquid nitrogen is hard – in fact up until 150 years ago scientists doubted whether it was even possible to liquefy nitrogen. In 1823, At the royal institution in London, Michael Faraday first produced liquid chlorine, kind of accidentally by putting it...
by msander | Jan 28, 2019 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
From sand and gravel to rock salt and magnesium chloride, the people who maintain our roads are constantly searching for the most most innovative ways to keep our road clear of snow and ice. Our science guy Steve Spangler looks at the science of de-icing with a cool...
by msander | Dec 10, 2018 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Fish living in the oceans around Antarctica seem like they should freeze to death. But notothenioids have it all figured out, thanks to the antifreeze proteins in their blood! Subscribe! http://bit.ly/ACSReactions Facebook! http://facebook.com/ACSReactions Twitter!...
by msander | Jan 4, 2018 | Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Snowflakes are infinitely beautiful, but are they infinitely unique? Here’s all the science behind Earth’s favorite cold crystal. Click here to go to the source for more details ...
by msander | Oct 26, 2017 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Halloween is the perfect time for oozing, bubbling, eye-catching science! If you love to perform science demonstrations, Halloween is a wonderful excuse to fill the cooler with dry ice and get ready for a day filled with “ooze” and ahhhs! Great Halloween...
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