Has your hair ever stood out from your head after pulling off a wool cap? That’s the result of static electricity. In their usual state, atoms are electrically neutral because they contain an equal number of positive protons and negative …[Continue]
Science Resources
This category is further divided into: Animals, Earth Sciences, Experiments, More Science, Pets, Scientists, Space, Weather, Your Body.Snow
Today’s collection of snow sites include both a scientific and artistic exploration of the subject. For example, if you’ve ever wondered how to preserve snowflakes on microscope slides, or how to make sparkle snow paint, you’ll find your answers (and …[Continue]
The Flu
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a viral infection marked by fever, headaches, muscle aches and a cough. Flu season runs from November to March, with a flu vaccine available in early fall. In the US, influenza kills tens …[Continue]
Marie Curie
Marie Sklodowska Curie (November 7, 1867 – July 4,1934) was a Polish/French physicist and chemist famed for her Nobel Prize winning research. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize in 1903 when she shared the Nobel Prize …[Continue]
Jonas Salk
Dr. Jonas Salk (October 28, 1914 – June 23, 1995) was an American research biologist who studied immunity, influenza, AIDS and polio. He is best known for the development of the polio vaccine that has nearly eradicated the threat of …[Continue]
DNA
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a long, spiraling molecule that carries the genetic codes that enable cells to reproduce. Although DNA was first isolated by Friedrich Miescher in 1869, it’s double helix structure wasn’t discovered until 1953 by James Watson and …[Continue]
Honey Bees
Honey bees are hard-working, useful insects that pollinate nearly one-third of all the food we eat and make our life sweeter with the honey they produce. In a single day, a single hive can pollinate four million flowers and make …[Continue]
Water Cycle
A glass of water may not seem very complicated. Yet water can be a fascinating topic, full of opportunities for hands-on learning. Today’s sites include dozens of activities and experiments for the young and curious ready to learn about the …[Continue]
Vaccines
A vaccine is a treatment (usually administered via an injection) that stimulates your immune system to fight off future infections. Scientists around the world are currently working on a vaccine to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Meanwhile, let’s learn more …[Continue]
Scientific Method
Today’s top news stories are filled with reports on scientists and doctors working on creating new tests, treatments, and vaccines for Covid-19. How do scientists organize their experiments? How are new scientific theories proven? The scientific method is a series …[Continue]
