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The famous cartoon schemer has an ingenious plan to lure Bugs Bunny out of his hole—and it involves a giant magnet and an iron carrot. → Read More
No matter how many videos you’ve seen of people sticking spoons to their faces, that’s just not how magnets work. → Read More
No matter how many videos you’ve seen of people sticking spoons to their faces, that’s just not how magnets work. → Read More
OK, so you might need a couple other supplies, but your best option is to do what MacGyver would do: Turn it into a scale. → Read More
Water expands when it freezes, and that’s bad for plumbing. Insulation—any insulation—is better than nothing. → Read More
And explore how it relates to Iron Man’s flight strategy. → Read More
People say that computational methods are a separate branch of science, but that’s not really true. → Read More
Obviously this situation sucks for everyone, but I have a few tips to help you make the most of a bad situation. (Also, don't cheat.) → Read More
It’s time to reconsider these earnest events—and find ways for kids to experience the joyous, collaborative nature of real scientific discovery. → Read More
Explore the bouncy behavior of light beams by constructing a high-tech camera obscura. → Read More
The scientific method isn't perfect, but it's better than the alternative when lives are at stake. → Read More
Take the Pi Day challenge: How many decimal places can you nail with this method? → Read More
If everyone went 100 percent geothermal today, Earth’s store of thermal energy would still outlive the sun. → Read More
Or, how long would it take to fill a swimming pool from a water fountain? Let's have fun with numbers! → Read More
If a spaceship is moving at 262 miles per hour, will a bounty hunter with a grappling hook survive the acceleration? → Read More
A physicist dilates on the delights of nature’s intricate geometry. → Read More
The series embraces the true weirdness of life off planet, says showrunner Naren Shankar, making space itself a character in the drama. → Read More
Mando's sci-fi ability isn't as far-fetched as you think. → Read More
Does a balance measure mass or weight? This common question reveals a core confusion about lab instruments: It's not always obvious what they measure. → Read More
How much land will the #TeamTrees plan require? A science prof roughs it to assess the feasibility. → Read More