Discover 10 captivating home science experiments that will ignite your curiosity! Dive into DIY chemistry projects and ...

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These days, most of us have a smartphone. They are so commonplace that we rarely stop to consider how amazing they truly are.

These experiments are safe, affordable, and highly visual—ideal for home or hostel. Try them with simple explanations, ask ...

I tried a series of amazing light experiments to explore reflections, refractions, and optical illusions, showing just how fun and surprising light can be.

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A survey of Scientific American’s century of quantum coverage helps explain the enduring popularity of strange physics ...

There’s a lot of physics going on inside a cold glass of beer. This is especially the case right after the initial pour, when the pint (hopefully) amasses a frothy head of foam. “Hopefully” is the key ...

McLean County has one Nobel Prize winner — but oh what a one! Modern electronics rests upon Clinton Davisson’s physics experiments bombarding a block of crystalized nickel with electrons.

At a busy street crossing, people wait for the signal to change. When one person steps out first, others soon follow.