Amazing science experiments can be done at home with simple materials, making science fun and easy. These DIY experiments are perfect for home or school projects. From fizzy reactions to exciting ...

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Physicists are closer than ever to answering fundamental questions about the origins of the universe by learning more about ...

Are your kids a little nervous for that first day back? Get them in a mellow mood with this groovy lava lamp experiment. Plus they’ll learn about the scientific properties of oil and water.

We will look at a very easy experiment that provides lots of information about the strength or the mechanical behavior of a material, called the tensile test. The basic idea of a tensile test is to ...