The CIA’s Project MK-ULTRA aimed to find a way to control people’s minds during the Cold War. Chemist Sidney Gottlieb spent $240,000 on LSD to distribute to research facilities and prisons. Some “volunteers” and prisoners died or were left unable to live a normal life. Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann first synthesized LSD in 1938. The […]
Simple science experiments can spark children’s interest in science. Examples include homemade lightning to demonstrate static electricity, a lava lamp experiment to understand how they work, and a volcanic eruption experiment to learn about chemical reactions. More ideas can be found online or in science magazines. Simple and easy science experiments can be a wonderful […]
Perception experiments investigate time, visual perception, personality traits, and extrasensory perception. Researchers change variables to measure their effect on perception. Time perception experiments use a stopwatch and activities to measure how people perceive time. Visual perception experiments explore the relationship between eyes and the brain, while personality perception experiments examine how people judge each other. […]
Amylase breaks down starches into usable energy and is present in saliva, plant leaves, and seeds. Experiments involve exposing the enzyme to different temperatures and testing seeds for amylase content. Cold and boiling water slow down amylase function, and fresh and partially germinated seeds often show the highest amounts of amylase. The enzyme amylase is […]
Food science experiments serve various purposes, such as developing new foods, testing marketability, creating new recipes, and researching nutritional effects. Food manufacturers test foods to meet nutritional criteria or create new products. Chefs and home cooks experiment with different cooking methods and ingredients. Research-oriented experiments include studying the effectiveness of diets and the accuracy of […]
Choosing science experiments for kids can be overwhelming. The rubber egg, copper fingernail, and exploding life savers are safe, easy, and age-appropriate experiments that are sure to succeed. These experiments teach about chemical reactions and triboluminescence. When selecting experiments, choose ones with few materials and low safety risks. Deciding on science experiments for kids can […]
