Chemistry Archives

Explore the World of Molecules With ‘Happy Atoms’

May 21, 2017Sophie Brown

‘Happy Atoms’ is an integrated digital and physical chemistry set that allows users to explore molecules and atoms.

MEL Chemistry – Your Gift Solution

December 15, 2016December 16, 2017Nivi Engineer

I had the opportunity to try out the MEL Science Chemistry kit, and, I have to say, it’s a winner.

School Kids Recreate Daraprim for $20 (Not $750)

December 3, 2016Evil Genius Mum2

A group of high school students in Australia has recreated a key ingredient in Daraprim for a fraction of the cost claimed by the company distributing it.

PhET Interactive Science and Math Simulations, Now in App Form!

November 9, 2016Jenny Bristol1

PhET, the good folks who have been bringing us free, interactive science and math simulations for years, now have an app, providing STEM education at its best.

Kickstarter Alert: ‘Science Wide Open’ Kids’ Science Books About Women

October 13, 2016Will James

‘Science Wide Open’ is a set of three children’s books about famous women in science. Divided into Chemistry, Biology, and Physics, each book follows a curious girl as she explores science as she learns about famous women and their contributions.

Procrastination Destination: Fire!

October 2, 2016Rebecca Angel1

Fire! What would humanity be without it? Not much. Check out this month’s Procrastination Destination and spend a few minutes learning about fire, flames, and, of course, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked!

Crowdfunding Alert: Happy Atoms Augmented Reality Chemistry

June 29, 2016Sophie Brown

Happy Atoms is an “augmented reality chemistry set” that combines physical models of atoms with an app that allows users to explore them.

‘XKCD’ Mastermind Randall Munroe to Brighten Up Textbooks This Fall

March 24, 2016Anthony Karcz2

‘XKCD’ creator and ‘Thing Explainer’ author Randall Munroe has teamed up with Houghton Mifflin to liven up Chemistry and Physics textbooks this fall.

Kitchen Witchin’: Magic Shell

February 25, 2016Shiri Sondheimer

You ready for Shiri to lay the science down about Magic Shell?

Four New Elements: What Would You Name Them?

January 7, 2016Gary Herdsman1

Four new elements have recently been added to the periodic table but are yet to be named. Most recent discoveries have been called after modern people and places, but surely we can do better than that, especially in the geek-friendly world of science. How would you name the new elements?

2015 Nobel Prize Wrap-Up

December 15, 2015Gary Herdsman

Who won in 2015, and what did they do to deserve it?

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #4: Toys and Lego!

November 24, 2015Jenny Bristol1

Now that we’re in the second half of November, I know I’m not the only one starting to really flesh out my holiday shopping lists. Toys are almost always on kids’ wish lists (and many adults’ lists, as well!), so here are some of our favorite toys that we (or our kids) are wanting this year.

‘Covalence’ Game: Cooperative, Educational, Chemistry Fun

October 14, 2015December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel4

‘Covalence’ is a cooperative and educational chemistry game. But is it fun? Yes!

Summer Science Fun: Make Pink Tea!

June 18, 2015December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel2

Experiments are always more fun when you can drink them afterwards! Two ways to get pink tea.

Kickstarter Review: MudWatt Getting Dirty With STEM

March 20, 2015Will James1

MudWatt is a microbial fuel cell kit that is intended to teach and spark an interest in energy, biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering across a wide-range of ages.

10 Signs You’re Raising a Science Nerd

February 7, 2015December 5, 2017Jules Sherred2

You might be the parent of a science nerd if the following 10 things go on in your house.

Musical Love Chemistry

February 7, 2015Rebecca Angel

What better way to say “I love you” than with a song about the chemical nature of your feelings?

Daily #DadJoke for February 06, 2015

February 6, 2015Judd Schorr3

What is the best way for an evil chemist to dispose of his competition?

Mad Scientist Halloween Tablescape on a Budget

September 29, 2014Maryann Goldman3

GeekMom Maryann shows you how to use neon paint to create a glowing Mad Scientist tablescape.

5 Tips for a Better Thanksgiving Through Chemistry

Better Thanksgiving Through Chemistry: 5 Tips

November 27, 2013Jason Cranford Teague

The Good folks at Bytesize Science have 5 Tips for a Better Thanksgiving Through Chemistry.

Get Creative! Win Money! Inspire Science!

October 22, 2013December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

Write a science-fiction story or comic, or create a new chemistry set. New competitions award your creativity and love of science!

The MythBusters Take on Breaking Bad Tonight!

August 12, 2013November 23, 2017Matt Blum3

Tonight on Discovery Channel you can see an excellent special episode of MythBusters that tests two Breaking Bad-inspired myths. See an explosive clip here!

'Scrabble' Meets the Periodic Table in 'Elemensus'

June 6, 2013December 14, 2017Sophie Brown1

Hands up, who has ever tried to make words from the elements on the periodic table? It’s a game that most people who have ever spent time in a science lab have played at some point, and Elemensus has evolved the concept into a fully fledged board game that will have you tearing your hair out trying to think of a word that incorporates the chemical symbol for lead or magnesium.

Blue to Pink: The Magic Chemistry of Violet Flower Tea

May 24, 2013Rebecca Angel2

Make violet flower tea, which is blue. Add lemon juice and it turns pink! Why? My daughter made me this beautiful and magical drink for Mother’s Day, but then her chemistry teacher made her figure out why the color change happened. It’s anthocyanins (but still magical.)

Better Gaming Through Chemistry With Compounded

February 17, 2013December 13, 2017Michael Harrison

What does it take to build a board game? Find out how graphic designer and geek dad Darrell Louder created Compounded, a board game all about chemistry.

Wonderful Life with the Elements: Getting personal with the periodic table

October 11, 2012December 14, 2017Ruth Suehle

In Bunpei Yorifuji’s new book, Wonderful Life with the Elements: The Periodic Table Personified science comes alive as elements get personalities and become a lot more fun.

It’s a Wonderful Life With the Elements

October 5, 2012December 14, 2017James Floyd Kelly

I won’t go so far as to say this book might have made a difference in my chemistry grade back when. And I’m certain it would not have swayed me to consider any kind of career that involved chemistry. But …

Pensacola MESS Hall: A Hands-On Science Experiment Museum

August 9, 2012Patricia Vollmer

My sons and I have already paid two visits to Pensacola, Florida’s newest science museum, the Pensacola MESS Hall. Where MESS = Math, Engineering, Science, and Stuff. My husband is now bugging us to go. At the MESS Hall, everything — and we mean EVERYTHING — is meant to be hands-on. There is guidance for math and science activities, but the kids drive it all. Yes, really. There is no wrong answer at the MESS Hall.

The Chemistry of Fireworks

July 3, 2012Admin

My family loves going to watch fireworks on the Fourth of July. Who doesn’t? And our friends at ByteSize Science have a new video explaining how all those different colors are produced. (Did you know they put in extra stuff …

Inspiring Teacher: Mister Craig New

June 27, 2012November 22, 2017Jules Sherred

Craig New has been inspiring students at Lake Cowichan Secondary School for over two decades, passing on his love of math and science.

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