Science Buddies Blog (12 results)

You can see surface tension in the way water pools on a penny, but what happens when you add soap?

Book review: In book four, Nick and Tesla build a clever gadget glove that introduces readers to a set of fun DIY wearable electronics projects!

What colors make up a certain color ink in a marker? Find out with a family science activity.

A test tube of phytoplankton offers a no-mess way to let kids observe biochemical processes, circadian rhythms, and bioluminescence.

Bright summer light is perfect for exploring solar energy with hands-on science activities.

What makes a great photo great? Experiment with a family science activity to see if key approaches to composition make a difference.

This storybook puts the engineering design process in action and in the hands of a charming young girl who has an idea for something she wants to build—and sets out to bring her idea to life.

Build bridges from paper to explore civil engineering in this family STEM activity. Does the shape of the materials make a difference?

After working through the Science Buddies activities, Adventures in Raspberry Pi is a great way to explore other things to do with the Raspberry Pi.

Don't miss this rhyming pair of picture books for STEM-focused summer reading. Each offers a charming illustration of the engineering. Kids can be engineers, too!