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Why do blugs fly around lights?- members   

This week we answer a question from David in North Carolina, USA.
He asks, “Why do bugs flay around the lite outside on my porch?
Amanda explains on video…

New game   

We have a new quiz game for you to try!

Check it out here.
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Makemake-ing a New Dwarf Planet- members   

Plutoids, the term given to dwarf planets like Pluto which sit beyond the orbit of Neptune, have just recently received a new addition to the family, Makemake.

What’s That 6- members   

What’s That #5
Volcanoes, sulfur dioxide ice?
What’s that?

Supplemental Learning at Home   

Parents can support education in their own homes.

How to Feed Cats   

Housecat’s are descended from desert hunters. Should we be feeding them dry food with wheat and rice in it? Many vetenarians are changing their opinion about this lately.

We visited our friend Dr. Michelle Yasson from http://HolVet.net for the straight story. We filmed a video so we could share with you.
-enjoy

Human Conductor of Electricity   

ZOT! Experiment time!

We use electricity to power our lamps. How about generating your own electricity to power the lamp?

Can Physics Explain the Mentos - Soda phenomenon?   

Mentos and Coke are both popular with kids. Have you ever have tried a combination of the two? According to many of the videos on YouTube that demonstrate a Mentos and Diet Coke fountain, most are still not aware of the science that goes behind this phenomenon. When mint or fruit Mentos are dropped into a fresh bottle of Diet Coke, a jet of Coke whooshes out of the bottle’s mouth and can reach a height of 10 meters!

What’s That 5- members   

What’s That 5
Pokey, wet and rough, what’s that?

Understanding the Elements- members   

The elements comprise virtually everything in the universe. The periodic table is a tool to understand them better.

Chemical Party   

Wheeee!!!

Everyone loves a good party but what would happen if the elements themselves got together for a shin-dig?

This video is absolutely hilarious AND also shows us some of the properties of the basic elements and how they interact.

This production was sponsored by the European Union.

You can visit http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index.htm for more informarton.

Millions of Tiny Prisms Fall From the Sky   

The weather has been beautiful for the past few weeks. Look at this rainbow I caught across the street!

Rainbows are simply stunning if you get a chance to see one in it’s fullness. It had thunderstormed heavily just a minutes earlier. It was late in the day so the sun was low in the sky so I thought, “Perfect Rainbow Conditions!!!” and ran outside with my camera. I was excited to see exactly what I expected, a full double rainbow!

Want to know how rainbows form? Keep a watchful eye on our website and find out!