Physics Thought Of The Day: Before The Quadcopter

DIY: CD Hovercraft TOOLS: Balloon CD or DVD Dishwasher bottle top (some sports drinks have the popup top too PROCEDURE: Place a piece of tape over the center hole of the CD and poke a few small holes in the tape to regulate the amount of airflow Glue or otherwise attach the larger opening of […]

Chemistry Thought Of The Day: Magic Smoke

DIY: Magic Smoke TOOLS: Candle Lighter PROCEDURE: Light the candle When the wax starts to melt, blow it out Hold a lit lighter above the candle in the smoke originating from the wick If done properly, the candle should relight CAUTION(s): It’s Fire… THE SCIENCE: A candle is typically made of two different pieces, a […]

Chemistry Thought Of The Day: Holiday Fun – Snowflakes

DIY: Snowflakes TOOLS: String Wide-mouth mason jar Pipe Cleaners Borax (Look in laundry section of grocery) Pencil / Clothes Pins Water Food Coloring (optional) PROCEDURE: Form pipe cleaners into whatever festive shape you’d like.  Make sure that it will fit into the jar. Tie one end of the string to the pipe cleaner and the […]