The Science Behind It: This experiment demonstrates crystallization and supersaturated solutions. As the hot water cools, it can no longer hold as much Borax, causing crystals to form and grow on the pipe cleaner. Kids will see how mathematical principles of geometry and scientific processes create...
In thinking of what I should write about as a “Christmastime blog”, I thought of things such as the science behind the Christmas Star (and how much the jury is still out on what exactly it could be, should it be some astronomical event), how Mars is particularly close to Earth ...
To dispose of the Borax solution:warm up the pot on the stovejust enough to loosen the crystalsstuck the inside of the pot. Don’t heat it too much or it will completely dissolve them all again and you’ll have to start over. Once the crystals are loose from the side, scoop or stra...
and up the nearside back to Zvezda. We’ll be taking rock samples every step of the way, visiting a whole bunch of really cool lunar sites, and doing a lot of other science as well. I was one of the designers of the original mission concept. We’re calling it “Around the Moon in...
Contact lens solution containing boric acid makes a good Borax substitute for making slime, when combined with baking soda and glue.(Note: Most liquid laundry detergents in recipes for “Borax-free” slime contain Borax.) What’s the science behind the fun? To make slime, you need a chemical...
The growth rates of borax crystals from aqueous solutions in the (010) direction at various flow rates were measured. The observed variations of the growth rate can be represented by a normal distribution. It was found that there is no correlation between growth rate distribution and solution ...
My spiritual path becoming a shaman was paved with metaphysical studies in every field imaginable. Astrology was one that I had not invested much into because it was always going to be one of my last to master if you will. I now know that I was waiting on the author, Mark Borax to wr...
Lo and behold, we’ve now been joined by three young women. High school ages I would guess. Behind them are lovely trees and a city up in the—no wait! The portal closed. (heavy sigh) Well, welcome guests! May I get your names?
the effect of drawing out more water, and the result is that the crystals grown in long, thread-like structures – although the fine details of how the fungus does what it does are still a bit of a mystery. Still, it’s nice to find a not-quite-answered science question, isn’t it...
Through intricate reactions and bonds, this noble science unveils the secrets of matter, forging advancements that enrich lives and shape the world.