Discover six fascinating science experiments you can try at home! Learn how to make a glass bubble from a CD, explore static electricity with a straw, and see a chemical reaction inflate a balloon.

In this video, I share three quick Valentine themed science experiments you can do with simple supplies at home or in the classroom. First, I use dry erase markers and water to make floating happy ...

Exuberant, funny and full of surprises, Cheapskate in Lotusland takes readers into Tyee contributing editor Steve Burgess’s ...

If someone told you there’s a buffet in Lancaster County where the food line is longer than most people’s daily commute, you’d probably think they were exaggerating. They’re not, and Shady Maple ...

Teachers don’t need expensive equipment or elaborate planning to engage their students in a meaningful exploration.

This article is part of “The Young American Scientists,” which includes stories of 28 extraordinary scientists poised to change the world, as well as a deep look at the past, present and future of ...

Bumble bees astonished researchers by inventing a new way to reach a hidden reward, despite never being taught the trick. The ...

Meteorologist Stevie Daniels shows kids how to become weather scientists with a fun summer experiment that measures rainfall ...

Nearly two dozen students spent the week with U.S. Army researchers in Hanover building robots, planes, and a cyborg hand.

From chemical building blocks, scientists have created synthetic cells that have most of the hallmarks of life.

It’s a regrettable reality that there is never enough time to cover all the interesting scientific stories we come across. So ...

A team at the University of Chicago has discovered a surprisingly simple way to create powerful quantum states that are normally difficult to produce. By making small adjustments to the energy levels ...