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February 8, 2012

The Science of Valentine’s Day – Love Potions, Love Meters and Hidden Messages

Are you looking to add a little science into your Valentine’s Day? Have no fear, because the Science Love Doctor is in.

Hand Boiler Love Meter Steve Spangler ScienceLove Meter
Are you hot enough to make the Love Meter boil? Simply grab the meter at the bottom and watch what happens. Is this really measuring your love or is it using your body heat?

The Love Meter is actually called a Hand Boiler. When the gas in the bottom bulb is heated with your hand, the increase in temperature creates an increase in air pressure. This increased pressure pushes the liquid up the tube to the top bulb. When all of the liquid transfers from the bottom bulb, air bubbles are forced up the tube, causing the liquid in the top

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December 9, 2011

Big Bag of Science – 12 Days of Wonder

By Blog Editor Susan Wells

We have reached Day #8 in our 12 Days of Wonder. Today’s spotlight science toy is Big Bag of Science.

Steve Spangler Science is celebrating the 12 Days of Wonder and highlighting our top 12 science toys and kits that are perfect to put under the tree. As blog editor, social media coordinator and mom of two budding scientists, I will share my review of each product. Steve Spangler Science also found 12 respected, popular mom bloggers to each test and review one of our 12 science gifts. I will include a link to their blogs and their honest reviews of each gift idea at the bottom of this post. Today, Jill from Single Mom on a Budget shares her review. The kit is also the Deal of the Day. So check our blog every day for the next few weeks to learn all about our 12 Days of Wonder.

Day 8 of the 12 Days of Wonder features the Big Bag of Science.

Today only, this kit is our DEAL of the Day for $21.99. Regular price is $39.99.


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January 31, 2011

Mix a Little Science into Your Valentine’s Day

valentines-day-science-2-09-09-260x250Everyone knows that Halloween is my favorite holiday. That doesn’t stop me from finding experiments for every holiday year round. Why not mix a little science into your holiday calendar? I don’t have a secret formula for the science of relationships, but I have some fun ideas to do this February. Whether you are looking for a fun, different and scientific Valentine to give, or some fun activities to do in the classroom or during a Valentines Day party, we have ideas to make your Valentines Day amazing.

For Valentine’s this year, don’t go to the store and buy the boring paper Valentines. Add a little “oooh and ahhh” while spreading the love. Take test tubes –or my favorite, Baby Soda Bottles– fill them with candy and add an experiment that the recipient can perform after the candy is gone. They will be the hit of the Valentine exchange.

If you are looking for some activities to do during a Valentine’s party or for a project, get some Goldenrod indicator paper. When this special paper meets a basic substance, it turns bright red. Cut out hearts or favorite Valentine shapes and

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