Have you ever wondered why all the planets are round, and how they got that way? Knowing how objects react in space is very important to astronomers as they discover new parts of the universe. If ther ...
Fractals are on the cutting edge of mathematics because deep exploration of their properties was not possible without modern technology. Basically, a fractal is a geometric shape that is self-similar, ...
This experiment will explore whether fractals really repeat themselves infinitely. Are fractals really self-similar? How far must one zoom into a fractal to find an exact replica of the whole fractal? ...
This experiment will explore how listening in to a one-sided conversation affects concentration.It is an educational content by education.com.By clicking on the title of this resource, you will be red ...
We enjoy gel in our Jell-O pudding desserts as well as in our household glue, hair products and more. How many types of glue can you find in your house? Knowing why some gels are stronger than others, ...
This experiment will explore the existence of earworms, songs that get stuck in your head. Are certain songs more apt to get stuck in someone’s head than others? How long does the earworm stick around ...
Yeast is a common fungus that we rely on to bake fluffy bread. Since it’s so sensitive to light, it’s often placed in a dark place so that the light does not break apart the cell membranes and destroy ...
Iterated algorithms are very important for mathematics today. By repeating equations, scientists are finding brand new things out about the natural world (populations, epidemics, etc.). Iterated algor ...
Motion parallax” is easily demonstrable by closing one eye, staring at a pencil, and then opening the closed eye and closing the other. The pencil appears to move because the eyes have different locat ...
Sunspots are disturbed areas of the sun that look like spots because they are cooler than the surface of the sun. They have been observed and recorded since the 18th Century. This large collection of ...