Discover educational and fun science experiments for kids involving crystals, slime, volcanoes, bubbles, density columns, and more. Science Experiments for Kids This entry was posted on June 15, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 20, 2026)
Discover how to turn milk into plastic in this fun and easy science experiment. Learn about casein, polymers, and pH. Turn Milk Into Plastic This entry was posted on June 12, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 20, 2025)
Discover what metal has the highest melting point and compare it to the melting points of other elements, alloys, and compounds. What Metal Has the Highest Melting Point? This entry was posted on June 11, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 9, 2026)
Learn about St. Elmo's fire, an interesting weather phenomenon that produces a blue or violet glow around pointed objects near storms. St. Elmo’s Fire Weather Phenomenon This entry was posted on June 9, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on April 8, 2026)
Learn about the bryophyte or moss life cycle. Get a labeled diagram and see how alternation of generations works in moss reproduction. Moss Life Cycle – Diagram and Reproduction This entry was posted on June 8, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on March 28, 2026)
Learn about cosmic rays in physics and cosmology. Get the definition, learn about particle showers, and see whether cosmic rays are dangerous. Cosmic Rays Explained This entry was posted on June 5, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on May 16, 2026)
Get thorium element facts. Learn about the properties, uses, sources, and health effects of atomic number 90 or element symbol Th. Thorium Element Facts – Th or Atomic Number 90 This entry was posted on June 4, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on June 5, 2024)
Learn how Earth got its name. Discover other names for our home planet and how the names of other planets in the solar system work. How Did Earth Get Its Name? This entry was posted on June 2, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 18, 2025)
Learn about stalagmites and stalactites in geology. Discover their composition, how they form, and how to remember which is which. Stalagmites and Stalactites – How They Form and More This entry was posted on June 1, 2024 by Anne Helmenstine (updated on October 12, 2024)