Cooking With Science: Why Does Popcorn Pop?

What is Popcorn Made Of? Popcorn is a whole grain. Popcorn is made from corn kernels. It is the only type of corn that can pop! A kernel of popcorn has three parts:  Germ (the very middle) Endosperm Pericarp (the hull). There are several varieties of corn, including...

Superhero Senses of Animals

Superhero Senses The sense organs in animals are more active and sharper than that of humans. Their survival depends on their ability to detect food and predators and efficiently navigate their surroundings. Many animals have sensory abilities that humans don’t,...

The Science of Soap Bubbles

How Are Soap Bubbles Formed? Soap bubbles are created when we blow air into a soapy solution. They are pockets of soap and water filled with air.  The soap forms a thin skin or wall and traps the air inside, creating a bubble.  The outside and inside surfaces of a...

Sun, Earth, Moon: The Cosmic Dance

The Cosmic Dance Imagine the sun as a gigantic glowing ball of fire at the center of the solar system. Our Earth is a planet that dances around the sun in an orbit, and the moon is a satellite that twirls around the Earth. The sun is always shining and illuminating...
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