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“When a pencil is placed in a glass of water, why does it look like the pencil is bent?” If you’ve ever wondered about this, then you’re in for a treat! In this blog post, we’ll explore the broken pencil illusion – a fun and easy science experiment that demonstrates the phenomenon of light refraction. Not only is this a… Read More
Do you ever wonder how things move in the air? For example, why does a parachute descend slowly when a skydiver releases it? Or, why do you feel a push of air on your palm, when you take out your hand from a moving car window. It’s because of something called air resistance. Air resistance is what happens when something… Read More
There is more to drinking out of a straw than meets the eye! Most people think that when they suck on a straw, the liquid goes right into their mouth. However, there is science behind it. With just some understanding of physics and air pressure, we will explain how does a straw works ! All you need is a straw… Read More
In the wintertime, the door knobs feel really cold for no apparent reason! Why is that? Is there a science behind it? Or is it just a coincidence? Keep reading on to learn the science behind thermal conductivity of metals and how you can explain it to the kids. ( Disclosure : Some of the links below are affiliate links,… Read More
Happy Earth Day! In honor of this special day, we’ve created a quiz to test your knowledge of all things environmental. This quiz will cover everything from the history of Earth Day to the different ways we can help protect our planet. So put on your thinking cap and get ready to learn some fun facts about Earth Day! WHY… Read More
When you think of speakers, loud sounds are typically the first thing that comes to mind. Speakers have amplifiers built in to make sounds louder. But did you know that a balloon may also be used as an amplifier to boost the volume? HOW TO MAKE A BALLOON AMPLIFIER Fill the balloon with air. Hold the inflated balloon close to… Read More
