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Escape the Elements: How to Create a Science-Themed Escape Room
Escape rooms are a fun way to bond with others and put your critical thinking skills to the test! An escape room is a...
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,...
Are skin care products really useful?
There is a saying that everyone can be a beauty and it seems true more than ever in today’s world. Nowadays, both boys and...
The Science of Tempering Chocolate
Which dessert can take shape as a chip in your favorite cookie or as a bar, and can be enjoyed in both a liquid and solid form? That's...
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....