Refrigeration is relatively new to us. For thousands of years or more, people have been inventing creative ways of preserving food without the benefit of cooling. Natural food preservatives include vi ...
Long ago, the opal was considered a predictor of illness. This may sound whimsical until we understand that the opal loses its shine as temperature increases. Thus, an opal tucked under the armpit of ...
The science of genetics began when Gregor Mendel noticed that biological variations are inherited from parent organisms as specific, discrete traits. In this project you will define and illustrate the ...
Our collective fascination with hair is focused mainly on hair growth, hair types and hair care. Hair is important to us, as evidenced by the millions of hair care products on the market. In this proj ...
It's widely known that colors can affect our moods and perceptions. This is why red signifies danger, and is also why the walls of hospitals and jails are usually painted a light, subdued green. It's ...
Music is an art form that organizes sounds in way that some people like or find interesting. Like any art form, musical quality is a matter of personal taste. Almost any piece of music pleases some pe ...
This project explores edible things you didn’t know you could eat. The goals of this project are: To discover shocking new food sources. To encourage advances in food science.It is an educational cont ...
This project examines the effects of seed storage on plant growth. The goals of this project are: To determine how seed storage conditions affect plant growth. To encourage improvements of current ag ...
Garlic is a member of the onion family, and has been used throughout human history for culinary and medicinal purposes. In this project you will detail the chemical properties of garlic, and create so ...
Bioluminescence describes the enchantingly surreal nature of a living organism that produces light. Many sea creatures possess this quality, but land animals such as fireflies are also known to exhibi ...