Mad Science
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Only 2 letters dont appear anywhere on the Periodic Table of Elements. Can you tell us what they are?

Allow us to introduce you to the silk moth. It may be pretty common but weve never seen anything like it. You tell us if its cute and cuddly or the stuff of nightmares. No, really, we want to hear what you think in the comments!

As recently as 2012, some scientists say that they have classified a new human organ! The human body really is amazing! The digestive tract structure is called the mesentery and prior to this it was believed that it was made up of separate structures and not a single continuous structure.

Teach your dinosaur enthusiast about fossils with our Fast Fossil experiment! #NationalOnlineLearningDay

September 10 Which is the only mammal that can fly? A) Flying Squirrels B) Pelicans C) Bats... D) Flying Fish Bats are the only true flying mammals. Pelicans and flying fish are not mammals. Flying squirrels can only glide for short distances.

Make an easy kaleidoscope at home! Its fun to look at and kids will learn about reflection and patterns at the same time!

Did you know that the majority of the worlds oxygen comes from the oceans? Surprising, right?! Its true, 50-80% of the oxygen we breathe is made by plankton, seaweed, and other marine photosynthesizers!

Happy Labor Day! A special thanks to all the front-line workers! We hope you enjoy the long weekend and take some time to relax with your loved ones!

We thought that #NationalReadaBookDay was a great time to remind you of our favourite STEM childrens books, especially with the new school year underway!

Tiger stripes are as unique as human fingerprints. Baby elephants suck their trunks just like human children suck their thumbs to self-soothe. Prairie dogs kiss hello, just like humans often do.... Animals and humans are not so different! #NationalWildlifeDay

Happy #NationalSkycraperDay! Do you know which building is the tallest in the world? The tallest building in the world is the Shanghai Tower.

Homeschool tip: Teaching kids chess is an excellent way to work on strategy and math with them, all under the guise of family game night!

Its that time of year; back-to-school. While this year looks different than all those that came before it, just remember that youre doing a great job and that science (the teaching of it and the learning of it) doesnt have to be hard! Theres a science lesson behind just about everything in everyday life!

A. Cherries. Cherries contain compounds called anthocyanins. When they are in acidic environments, they will be red in color. In neutral or basic environments they turn purple or blue in colour. This is why when you cut into a cherry muffin the fruit inside looks blue or purple and not red!

Dr. Mae Jemison was the first African American woman in space. On top of being an astronaut, shes also a medical doctor, chemical engineer, linguist, teacher, actor, author, and successful business woman. What an accomplished and legendary career! #womensequalityday

There are about 100 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes every second and that each one contains about 1 billion volts of electricity?! Thats enough to power a 100-watt light bulb for more than three months!

DNA is a hot science topic these days. Teach your kids all about it using tomatoes!

Start getting ready for back-to-school with our fun at-home experiments. Get those science juices flowing! https://www.madsciencepromo.com/

Your children can learn pro building tips from a LEGO certified professional! Last week we hosted an event for 500 kids from around the world with Robin Sather from Brickville DesignWorks. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/wRA22f8QSWs And share their brix builds with us using #101brixchallenge

Youve heard about black holes, but have you heard about blue holes? Blue holes are deep, dark cavernous holes that extend hundreds of feet into the earth. Many have yet to be studied and could contain life forms never seen before!

Teach your kids about potential and kinetic energy with our Mini Catapult experiment!

Mad Science is hosting a FREE, Online Event! Join our Brix Challenge with a LEGO Certified Professional as he shares his building tips and tricks, answers questions, and leads guests in an interactive, live build. Space is limited so sign up now and be sure to take part in the pre-event building challenge! #101brixchallenge https://bit.ly/3a9RR5N

On International Youth Day we celebrate kids in science. Kids involvement in STEM topics is so important, not only for the scientific contributions that they will go on to make as adults, but also for the discoveries they make while theyre still children. Kids see things in a different way and that unique perspective can change the world!

Mad Science is hosting a FREE, live online event! We are thrilled to welcome Robin Sather, a LEGO Certified Professional! Join us for an hour filled with interactive builds, LEGO tips and tricks, a Q&A and the chance to have your creation shared on screen! Space is limited. Sign Up!! https://bit.ly/3a9RR5N

True or False? False. Although, it was once believed that bacterial cells outnumbered human cells in the body 10 to 1, more recent estimates but the ratio closer to 1 to 1.

Perfect for secret message writing and playing spy games! Get your kids into science with our Invisible Ink experiment.

Did you know that chalk (the chalkboard kind) is made up of the fossils of microscopic marine organisms called plankton? That is, if you are using chalk made from Calcium Carbonate.

Today is friendship day! Many kids have not been able to see their friends very much lately and its been tough on them. Why not help them send a virtual or mailed card to let their friends know how important they are, in a scientific way!

True Or False False. The Jurassic period is named after a mountain range called the Jura.

The kids can keep tabs on the weather this summer with our Bottle Barometer experiment!

The largest moth in the world hails from Australia; no surprise there! The largest wingspan ever recorded was 36cm (14.17 inches). Thats wider than your standard ruler! Fun fact: it doesnt have a mouth and cant eat. It only has a lifespan of 10-14 days and its main goal is to reproduce in that time.