Through subterfuge, ingenuity, and an unceasing love of chemistry, 17-year-old boy scout David Hahn more than earned his ...

Build and launch a DIY thermos rocket using copper foil, petal power, and creative attachments for maximum flight and explosive fun. Watch epic launches, powerful fireworks effects, and thrilling ...

It's that time of the year when the children are out having fun in the sun. While they're outside, encourage them to explore one of the best science experiments in their backyard. Using a few ...

In the quiet community of Lakeside, Virginia, an unusual gathering takes place every year that showcases the passion and creativity of dedicated amateur scientists. Around fifty to sixty individuals ...

Stargazers watching the moon this week will notice a few interesting things about its position and surface features. Credit: Creators.com illustration June is one of my favorite months and a perfect ...

It's that time of the year when the children are out having fun in the sun. While they're outside, encourage them to explore one of the best science classroom: their own backyard. Using a few ...

My backyard adjoins the thousand-acre wood that makes up the north campus of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Several times over the last few decades that I’ve been employed as a science writer, I ...

(via Slow Mo Guys) Nothing like turning what is usually on my chips into a slow motion exploding liquid! Gav and Dan film a classic backyard scientist experiment at 82,000fps.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – We are just a week into May, and already one of the most useful weather instruments is proving its worth. It is the classic rain gauge. This simple tool, often made of clear plastic, ...