Contributed by Yutao Zhou Introduction We know that balloons would pop easily, but what if I tell you I could make a balloon survive fire simply by putting some water into it? Materials Balloons Candle Water Procedure 1. First we light a candle 2. Then we find a balloon and fill it up with water.…
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Contributed by David Jiang Introduction We’ve all seen fire extinguishers before and its powerful stream of nitrogen which can smother a dangerous fire. However, imagine a fire extinguisher that can take out fires “invisibly”. Here is a fun experiment to design your very own, invisible fire extinguisher. Materials 2 regular-sized cups Matches/Lighter 1 candle Vinegar…
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Contributed by Jikai Xu Introduction When you drop a ball from the air to the ground, you may naturally suppose the ball will bounce back to a lower height than the releasing position. But, can you imagine a ball to bounce back to an even higher position? Materials A small ball that can bounce back…
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Contributed by Sabrina Brickner Introduction How does charge work? Can we really see how electrons work without fancy science tools? Materials Balloons Someone with hair on their head A working faucet An empty metal can Procedure Blow up a balloon. Rub it on your head. Watch what happens to the balloon and your hair. Turn…
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Contributed by George Hulsey The flat earth movement is stronger than ever! Have you ever wanted to prove for yourself that we do, in fact, live on a globe, instead of a big disk? You’re in luck–you can do it with just a roll of paper towels and a Zoom call to a friend or…
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