The Flame Tube

The Flame Tube (aka Rubens’ Tube) gives us a way to “visualize sound waves” using gas pressure.

Hydrogen + Oxygen = ?

Combining hydrogen and oxygen gas in the right proportions can release a tremendous amount of energy.

The Self Carving Pumpkin

The self carving pumpkin is always cool.

How to make edible blood

Having fun creating some edible blood for Halloween. It’s super easy and you most likely have everything you need at home already to make some.

Carl Nelson making slime

Make Slime for Halloween

from a dissolving laundry bag

Fun with Superabsorbers

Superabsorbent polymers are always fun to play with.

Methane Bubbles

Methane gas is not only lighter than air, it is also combustible. The combination of lighter than air, combustion and human hand make an interesting combination.

Edible instant worms

The seaweed extract Sodium Alginate is so cool. It gels nearly instantly when added to a calcium rich solution.

Cow Eye Dissections

What’s more amazing than dissecting a cow eye on live tv? Check this out.

Combustion of fine organic powders

A fine powder injected into a flame can create an incredible torch of flame. One correction, the second powder is lycodpodium which has nothing to do with mold, not sure where that came from!

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