Hi Readers! We are continuing in the series of new science that we did in chemistry camp, talking today about how to create a polymer from milk. The Experiment: Warm up whole milk, and then stir in vinegar to the milk. When a precipitate (solid) starts to form, filter out the solid using a cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Dry the solid by pressing it between two paper towels, and then shape the “polymer” into whatever kinds of creations you would like. Adding food coloring to

Happy spring, readers! What are you all up to this last weekend in April? If you are in the Bedford, MA area, think about checking out “Learning Express,” which is an activity center and a toy store full of hands-on things for children to do. This weekend, children are invited to make a ninja on Friday, greet Captain American on Saturday, or make a mask on Sunday. Check out their website for more information: http://learningexpressplay.com/bedford-ma/classes/. Looking for goo

Hi readers! We just finished Chemistry Camp for Middle School Girls for the 7th consecutive year, which basically meant that for a full week, 55 middle school girls came to the University of Rhode Island to learn about, engage in, and discuss all manners of science. In honor of Chemistry Camp #7, I am going to review some of our newer experiments and talk about the science behind them. Experiment 1: Butane Bubbles Safety Note: This experiment involves fire and is dangerous. I

Here we are, and it’s almost April school vacation week. Hopefully some people have information about what they are doing with their children next week, but for those of us who are of the more ‘scrambling at the last minute’ kinds of parents, what is there to do? Well first of all, you may be wondering if it is ever going to get warm around here. I am wondering this too. My best advice as a scientist is to tell you to consult a weather app. I can tell you that because of clim