Science Fishing – Catch an Ice Cube with a Piece of String
It's been freezing in Denver over the past week. We are surrounded with snow and ice. Here's a little activity for the kids. Take a bowl of ice cubes and set it in front of them. Tell them you want them to go fishing for the ice cubes. Their…
Best of 2010 – Spangler Science on 9News
Here's a look back at my favorite moments and experiments done on 9News in Denver with my good friend Mark Koebrich.
The Arctic Plunge is for Sissies – Walking on Glass is the Way to Ring in the New Year
Some people do crazy things to kick off the New Year, like jumping in a frozen lake or walking on hot coals. I celebrate the New Year with my own crazy stunt - walking on glass. This isn't for the weak and not an activity for anyone to try at…
Ending the Year with a Favorite Experiment – Monster Foam
It's a tradition on the local Denver NBC affiliate to have my 3 boys on at the end of the year to share our favorite experiment. This year my young scientists chose the Monster Foam or Elephant's Toothpaste experiment that I also performed…
Shrink a Cup in a Pressure Cooker
Are your styrofoam cups too big? Do they hold just too much liquid for you to handle? Instead of super-sized, do you prefer your cups tiny sized? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you need to try this week's experiment. All…
After Dinner Science: The Ultimate Table Trick Challenge
You are busy cooking the turkey and preparing all the side dishes. Then everyone will sit down to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. But do you have a finale to your perfect meal today? You need to amaze your guests with the ultimate table trick challenge.…
News Team Takes the Barry White Challenge During Heavy Gas Experiment
Helium makes your voice sound high and squeaky, because it's six times lighter than air. But what about a gas that is six times heavier than air? I've done this demonstration several times before, including on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. It's…
It Doesn't Always Go As Planned on Live TV
I do a live weekly science experiment segment on the NBC affiliate in Denver. I practice the demo before I go on, check and double check my materials and do everything I can to ensure a flawless performance. On live TV, there are no do overs.…
Fake Blood Recipes – Blend Up Edible Concoctions in Your Kitchen
When I was growing up, my parents had the best recipe for fake blood. It looked so realistic, they sold it to the movie-makers in Hollywood to be used on their sets. Some of the fake blood seen in the movie Jaws was made in my parent's home…
Kitchen Science – Dry Ice Mini Smoke Ring Launcher
It's dry ice season, or Halloween time. It's all the same in our office. Every year I try to find something new and exciting to do with dry ice for Halloween. We receive hundreds of calls in the office at this time each year about where to find…
