The Leakproof Bag | Experiments | Steve Spangler Science

Who would have ever thought that a plastic bag, some water, and a few pencils would have adults screaming with fear? Learn how to poke holes in a plastic bag filled with water without spilling a drop. Well, that’s the theory you’re going to test… and it’s wise to practice your liquid trick over the sink. It’s a cool way to learn about the chemistry of polymers. Continue reading

Gooey Science – Cornstarch – by Steve Spangler

Cornstarch is an important ingredient is lots of holiday recipes, but no one likes it more than our science guy Steve Spangler. Roll up your sleeves and grab some towels… it’s going to get messy in our 9NEWS science lab. #Cornstarch #Gooey #SpanglerScience Continue reading

The Best Dry Ice Science Experiment for Halloween with Steve Spangler

It’s estimated that over 175 million Americans will participate in Halloween activities this year spending nearly $9 billion on all that fun. Every year our 9NEWS viewers turn to Steve Spangler to help add just the right science twist to their Halloween celebration. Continue reading

The Physical Properties and Chemical Properties of Matter

Physical and Chemical Properties of Matter. Mr. Causey discusses physical properties and changes as well as chemical properties and changes. Physical changes result in NO NEW substances and chemical changes result in NEW substances (products) because of a chemical reaction. Tearing a piece of paper is a physical change but burning a piece of paper is a chemical change. Continue reading

Edible Slime | Science Experiments | Steve Spangler Science

Want to gobble some ooey-gooey slime? Get your grub on with this gak recipe that you can eat!

Slime is a staple of Halloween, chemistry, and science, in general. What could be better than stretching a glob of goo between your hands or letting it run between your fingers? Well, if you’re like us, you want to be able to eat it. With this Edible Slime recipe, that’s exactly what you can do. What are you waiting for? Mix up a batch of your own.

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