Magic Sand
How can something submerged in water stay dry? When ordinary sand gets wet, the result is a clumpy mess. However, “Magic Sand” begins as normal […]
Easy Science Experiments
Chemistry
Sharpie Pen Color Science
We did some research and found out there’s a fun, easy, and quick way to create tie dye patterns in an instant using markers. It’s […]
Liquid Nitrogen - Clouds of Fun!
Sometimes “clouds” are needed as a special effect to move low across a set or a stage. This creates a dramatic effect for a dream sequence, […]
Memory Metal
Can a piece of metal have a “memory?” Yes, if themetal is a special alloy of nickel and titanium. It’s calledMemory Metal, and the uses […]
Amazing Square Bubble
Soap bubbles that are not spherical are unusual and they don’t happen without a little help. Nature is funny like that. Square bubbles are easy to […]
Color Changing Milk
This unforgettable hands-on learning experience is fun and easy—no wonder it’s one of Steve Spangler’s most popular experiments! Learn how to turn this activity into […]
The Baby Diaper Secret
If you’ve ever changed a diaper and noticed what looked like tiny crystals on the baby’s skin, you’ve uncovered the secret of superabsorbent, disposable diapers. […]
Dancing Spaghetti
Who taught these noodles to dance? Go on – gather up some pasta noodles, turn up the music, and get ready for an old-fashioned pasta […]
Fortune Telling Fish
Are you searching for answers about your real personality? You know, the one you keep hidden from everyone? A simple plastic fish will reveal the deeper side of […]
Sink or Swim (Surface Tension)
There are times in science where changing one variable can be the difference between fire and smoke, conducting and insulating, and in this case, sinking […]
Holiday Fire - Red
Everyone likes to cuddle up next to a nice warm fire, but we couldn’t possibly settle for any normal fire. Why not make a more […]
Smoking Bubbles - Dry Ice Science
We know that dry ice is incredibly fun to use in experiments – it’s because of the awesome fog you get when you combine the […]
Washing Soda Stalactite - Cave Pillar
If you’ve ever ventured into a naturally formed cave, you probably saw pillars stretching from the ceiling to the floor. They’re called stalactites and they […]
Incredible Egg Geode
We love to do “eggs-periments.” We’ve made naked eggs, put eggs in a bottle, folded eggs, and we’ve even shown you how to decide if an […]
Fruit-Power Battery
Voltaic batteries of all shapes and sizes are devices that convert chemical energy into electrical energy. You probably use batteries to power your cell phone, iPod, […]
Erupting Volcano
Volcanoes have shaped history and science since the dawn of time. From the ultra-destructive Mount Vesuvius to the more recent Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland (good […]
Borax Crystal Ornaments
Bringing real snowflakes inside one-at-a-time is next to impossible. The snowy globs on your shoes and gloves don’t count, either. So, to work around this […]
Shrinking Chip Bag
We can’t get our hands on enough stuff to shrink. Faced with the problem of creating tiny chip bags, we turned to Steve. “I don’t […]
Oozing Pumpkin
Here’s a new take on our kid-friendly “Elephant’s Toothpaste” demonstration that fits right in with your Halloween party plans. With a few simple materials right from […]
Dry Ice Floating Bubbles
Exploration into the fascinating world of dry ice is never boring, and the same goes when you add in some bubbles! Bubbles will float on […]
Cornstarch Monsters - Vibrating Cornstarch on a Speaker
Mixing cornstarch and water creates an ooey, gooey substance that behavior both like a solid and a liquid at the same time. Scientists call this […]
Berry pH Paper
You no longer need to search for specialty litmus paper. Steve and his team have come up with a formula that will allow you to […]
Traveling Water
Spangler researchers use science to upgrade simple experiences. Making ice cream? Do it with liquid nitrogen. Need to blow out a candle? Use an air […]
Burning Money
Do you have money burning a hole in your pocket? It’s probably not a wise idea to soak a $20 bill in a flammable liquid […]