Diapers: The Inside Story
Source: Diapers: The Inside Story – American Chemical Society
This week Reactions is checking out some sushi chemistry. What creates the subtle interplay of flavors in your tuna nigiri? Take a deep dive with us into the science of rice, fish, and seaweed! Continue reading
How to make Art from Slime
We all know that playing with slime is one of the best things in the world. But, what do you do when you’re done. You can put it into a zip-lock bag and save it for later, or you can make Slime Art. What exactly is Slime Art? Well, once you leave slime out to dry it will turn into an amazing piece or sculpture.
We’ve all opened a package filled with hundreds of those pesky foam peanuts. Leave it to our science guy Steve Spangler to create an unforgettable recycling lesson on the science of polystyrene. Continue reading
Steve’s slime seen on The Ellen Show. It’s arguably the biggest DIY craze over the past decade. Why are kids so excited to make slime and what’s the real science behind the Borax controversy? Our science guy Steve Spangler is here with a table filled with gooey, gooey answers. Continue reading
Most people are excited by the gifts they receive during the holidays, but Steve Spangler loves the packaging material even more. Our science guy has a timely lesson on the science of recycling. Continue reading
Used in everything from bullet-proof vests to the walls of the Pentagon, polyurea’s strength comes from its long-chain molecules. Continue reading