by Captain Skellett | Apr 12, 2011 | Just for Fun, Science at Home
Having a party over the Easter break? Add some science with these party tricks. Sure to astound and amaze! My favourite is combining vinegar and bicarb, and pouring the resultant carbon dioxide over candles to extinguish them. I’m doing THAT at my next birthday...
by Captain Skellett | Mar 16, 2011 | Just for Fun
Enjoy what happens when a gummi bear is dropped into potassium chlorate. Cool. Why did I never do this in chem class when potassium chlorate was available to me? How does it work, I hear you ask? (And where can I get this stuff?) Potassium chlorate is KClO3, and...
by Captain Skellett | Oct 29, 2010 | Recent Research
Imagine being able to control a computer with your mind! No longer would we be tied down to keyboards, mice and touchscreens! We need NEVER put down our coffee to work! It’s not fantasy, that just happened. Twelve subjects sat in front of a computer and looked...
by Captain Skellett | Apr 28, 2010 | Just for Fun
This video shows why fires can be so hard to put out, because the darn things reignite themselves. The visuals are just stunning. Hat tip to GrrlScientist at Living the Scientific Life. I totally want to try this at home
