Learn how to grow metal crystals from a metal or from an electrochemical reaction. Use the activity series to select appropriate chemicals. How to Grow Metal Crystals This entry was posted on January 18, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 17, 2026)
Learn about the law of mass action in chemistry. Get the definition, equation, and example equilibrium constant calculations. Law of Mass Action Definition and Equation This entry was posted on January 16, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 7, 2025)
Make a model comet with dry ice and without. See how the model simulates a real comet and illustrates its parts. Make a Model Comet – With and Without Dry Ice This entry was posted on January 15, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 7, 2026)
Learn how to make colored flowers using science, including stripes and tie dye flowers. See the role of osmosis and capillary action. How to Make Colored Flowers Using Science This entry was posted on January 13, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 11, 2026)
Perform the gallium beating heart experiment using either of two methods. Both are safer than the mercury beating heart. Gallium Beating Heart Experiment This entry was posted on January 12, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 15, 2025)
Explore Valentine's Day science experiments and activities. Grow heart crystals, color flowers, make colored chemical solutions, and more. Valentine’s Day Science Experiments This entry was posted on January 11, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 15, 2026)
See how to do the singing spoon dry ice experiment and learn about the science of how it works. Also try the screaming coin project. Singing Spoon Dry Ice Experiment This entry was posted on January 9, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on September 23, 2026)
Learn what mole fraction is in chemistry. Get the mole fraction formula and learn how to calculate it. Understand mole percent. Mole Fraction Formula and Calculation This entry was posted on January 8, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on December 5, 2025)
Learn about virga. Get its definition in weather. Learn about how it works and the types of clouds that produce it. Virga – Rain or Snow That Doesn’t Reach the Ground This entry was posted on January 6, 2022 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on February 24, 2026)