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Top 10 Astronomical Events for 2023

January 3, 2023 34 Comments

I’ve chosen my top 10 astronomical events for 2023! A few fall in the category of ‘rare astronomical events 2023’, but they are all a must-see astronomical event.

Wearable Robots

August 28, 2022 46 Comments

What are wearable robots? Why would anyone want to wear a robot, anyway? WEARABLE ROBOTS Is Louie wearing a wearable robot or is the robot wearing Louie? I CAN OPEN THE FRIDGE WITH THESE HANDS! A wearable robot is a system that combines electrics & mechanical engineering and is designed around the shape and function

The Science of Marijuana

July 25, 2022 40 Comments

Now more than ever, the science of marijuana needs a blog post! Why are so many states legalizing marijuana? How does marijuana affect your brain? Is marijuana even safe?

Why Are Rare Earth Metals Important?

May 4, 2022 50 Comments

Why are rare earth metals important? What are rare earth metals? The uses for rare earth metals are as diverse as they are important! Let’s take a look.

New Mammal Discovery

November 22, 2021 60 Comments

A new mammal discovery? Yes, it’s official. The scientific community put a seal of approval on a new deep sea mammal. Deep sea mammals are a challenge to find, let alone study. Especially this new mammal species because it spends time 6,000 feet under the ocean! DEEP SEA MAMMALS I’m excited but Louie was not,

Messy Science Experiments

October 22, 2021 72 Comments

My book, Chemical Reactions!: With 25 Science Projects for Kids, is out! To celebrate, I’m sharing two messy science experiments from the book.

What Would You Need To Live On Mars?

September 9, 2021 64 Comments

What would you need to live on Mars? I investigated and found out exactly what we’d need to live on Mars! For free!

The Angriest Bird of All

August 14, 2021 56 Comments

WHO IS THE ANGRIEST BIRD OF ALL? Who is the angriest bird of all? If you had to guess, I bet you’d think of birds with a reputation for meanness. An ostrich can kill a lion with their mighty kick. Or perhaps the cassowaries of Australia & New Zealand come to mind. They’ve actually killed

Easy Forensic Science Experiments

June 27, 2021 76 Comments

Easy and forensic seem like a dichotomy but it is possible to find easy forensic science experiments. You can do them with your kids, grandkids, nieces, nephews, as a classroom activity or for a birthday party, with minimal materials! I’m going to show you how.

Is Fruit Good For You?

May 3, 2021 56 Comments

Is fruit good for you? ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is an old English proverb, intended to instill healthy eating habits. It does beg the question, is fruit actually good for us?

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