DIY
The Magical Goo!
Have you ever heard of Oobleck? I first discovered this substance, a mixture of water and cornstarch, while doing a science experiment in elementary...
Using Rap Music to Help Students Learn Critical Science Topics!
I don't know about you, but I have always had a hard time learning science topics. Many of them are extremely abstract, and theoretical,...
How to breathe FIRE! (Don’t Try This At Home!)
If you clicked on this link, you may be, like me, a bit of a pyromaniac. Unfortunately for us, playing with fire is quite...
Behind the Baking: Leavening
Introduction
Welcome to the second installment of my Baking Science series! This time, I'm putting a variety of leavening agents to the test to see...
Brulosophy: Home Brewing Meets the Scientific Method
“One man’s making cheap booze is another man’s crafting an ecosystem in which a microorganism can thrive.” That’s my usual response whenever someone’s eyes...
Chemistry at Home: Exploring the MEL Chemistry Kit
MEL Science is on a mission to make mail-order chemistry kits for kids big again. They'll deliver two sets per month right to your...
Microbes You Can Eat Vol. 1: Kombucha and Jun Tea
If you’ve browsed the refrigerated section of your local natural foods store lately, you probably noticed a big case full of kombucha where the...
Berkeley grads grow mushrooms for cash – legally!
Imagine you are in your last semester at college. You’ve done well academically, studied business, and you have a job offer lined up....
Daring Descent: Having Fun with Friction
I've always enjoyed having fun outdoors, and recently I've started to branch out of my usual "going for a walk in the park" comfort...
A Scientist’s Perspective on Why Pie is Yummy and Delicious and...
It is an indisputable fact that I am deeply, irreversibly, head-over-heels in love with pie. Apple. Pumpkin. Blueberry. Banana Cream. You name it, I’ll...