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COVID-19 Handwashing Demonstration
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COVID-19 Mask Demonstration
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How do we know what color dinosaurs really were?
Apr. 8, 2021—By Neeraj Namburu You might be thinking, “Yeah green or maybe some shades of gray and brown, right?” Jurassic park showed off these amazing grayish brown T-rex’s, but has anyone actually seen a dinosaur to confirm that. I sure haven’t, and right now the last dinosaur was alive 65 million years ago, so we can’t...
How does sunscreen work?
Apr. 8, 2021—By Kate Scheetz Many people are surprised to know that not all sunscreen works the same. There are 2 types of sunscreens. The first group is called physical blockers and their name makes sense because this type of sunscreen literally blocks the sun’s ultraviolet rays from being absorbed by your skin. There are 2 primary...
The Chemistry Behind Baking
Apr. 8, 2021—By Doah Shin Hello friends! If you have ever watched The Great British Baking Show and wondered how a gooey mess could transform into a beautiful, fluffy delicacy, you have come to the right place– today we will be talking about the chemistry behind baking a cake! The typical recipe for a cake includes flour,...
What causes Lightning?
Apr. 8, 2021—By Jessica Handwerker Many people have seen flashes of lightning and heard claps of thunder from a thunderstorm, but have you ever thought about what causes lightning and why light can cause the sound of thunder? Lightning is a current of electricity traveling from a cloud down to the ground. Clouds are made up of...
What is Chirality?
Apr. 8, 2021—By Jade Izaguirre Have you ever noticed that when you look in the mirror and raise your right hand that your reflection raises it’s left hand? Your reflection in the mirror is identical to you, but it is also the opposite of you! It’s kind of like how your right hand and left hand are...
Lava Lamp Magic
Apr. 8, 2021—By Rebekah Crane Have you ever seen a lava lamp? If you have, you’ve probably stared at it for a while. It’s pretty fascinating. But have you wondered how they actually work? Why does it look like there are bubbles floating in it? Why does it only work when the light is turned on? Well,...