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What is Ocean Warming and Why Does It Matter?
STEM Explained
Oceans absorb the greatest amount of solar radiation on Earth. Ocean warming can lead to glaciers melting and ocean acidification.
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What are curds and whey?
Hands-on Activities
It starts with curds and whey! Explore the basic chemistry behind making cheese in this hands on activity.
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What are Greenhouse Gases?
Backgrounders
This backgrounder explains what greenhouse gases are and how they contribute to climate change.
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What are the effects of acid rain on rocks?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about the chemical reaction that happens between acid rain and limestone.
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What happens when acids and bases mix?
Hands-on Activities
Learn about acid-base reactions. Make you own pH indicator and test it with different solutions.
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What is an exothermic reaction?
Hands-on Activities
Things are heating up! Explore the temperature change that occurs in an exothermic reaction and the role of catalysts is this chemistry activity.
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The Cold Pack: A Chilly Example of an Endothermic Reaction
STEM Explained
When you hurt your ankle, thermodynamics can help you heal! An endothermic reaction reduces the swelling by cooling your injury.
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Stupendous Suds
STEM Explained
Every time you wash your hands with soap, there are complex chemical reactions taking place.
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Is there a difference between baking powder and baking soda?
Hands-on Activities
Explore acid-base chemical reactions that really get things bubbling in the kitchen!
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The History and Uses of Hydrogen
STEM Explained
Hydrogen’s tendency towards combustion is what makes it both a dangerous chemical element and a useful energy source.
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How can I stop bananas from turning brown?
Hands-on Activities
Explore the chemistry behind why bananas turn brown. Can chemistry also help prevent this?
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How can I write secret messages?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how you can write and reveal secret messages in this hands-on chemistry activity.
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How can you make popcorn kernels dance?
Hands-on Activities
Get your popcorn kernels dancing with this uplifting chemical reaction.
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How do I construct a terrarium?
Hands-on Activities
You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!
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How does rain become acidic?
Hands-on Activities
Learn how to make a pH indicator and test water samples.