Spangler Science Videos – The Editor's Top Picks for Best of 2008
There's only one problem with these "best of" video lists... someone has to actually sort through all of the videos and come up with a list! Props to our genius video editor, Bradley Mayhew, for all of his editing magic in 2008. When the year…
Visit the Largest Online Collection of Science Experiment Videos
As we wrap up 2008, I'm excited to report that we've added more than a hundred new videos to our ever-growing library of cool science videos and science fair project ideas. We are told that this science video library represents the most complete…
Just Say No to Styrofoam – Better Eco-Friendly Packaging Choices
One of my favorite science demos leading up to the holidays is the Vanishing Styrofoam Peanuts. As you'll see in the video below, the better choice is the more eco-friendly starch-based packaging material. As you shop online this season, some…
Milk of Magnesia Experiment – Color Changing Liquid Teaches Science Behind Antacids
If you've ever wondered how those antacids really work inside your stomach, the Milk of Magnesia demo is easy to perform and really illustrates the concept of pH change and the buffering power of magnesium hydroxide. I first saw the demonstration…
9News Meteorologist Vanishes in Cloud of Smoke – A Great Liquid Nitrogen Explosion
9News meteorologist Becky Ditchfield is never quite sure what to expect during the weekly science segment. I called her over the weekend and asked her to bring in an overcoat and to trade out the high heels for tennis shoes. The liquid nitrogen…
Spangler's Cornstarch Walk on Water Featured on Discovery's Time Warp
Time Warp is one of Discovery's newest shows and it's definitely worth watching... even if you're not a science geek. Hosts Jeff Lieberman and Matt Kearney are on the prowl for anything and everything that might be cool to examine under high-speed…
Colorado Inventor's Showcase – How to Turn an Idea into a Product
The world is filled with great ideas, but few people know how to turn an idea into a product. But that's just the start of the uphill climb. Product ideas need money to grow from the prototype stage to the initial production run. Did anyone…
Mentos Boy in a Box – New Twist on Mentos Geyser Tube
If you've followed us over the years, you know that NAEYC (the National Association for the Education of Young Children) is the first teacher conference where we introduced the famous Mentos Geyser Experiment. In 2006, we launched 700 geysers…
Dallas Fox 4 News Anchors Experiment with Insta-Snow and Reverse Helium (SF6)
The news anchors at Fox 4 News in Dallas wanted to see if I could find a few ways to make science fun on their Good Day show. Let's see... I could show them pictures of my science project from 3rd grade... or discuss freezing point depression...…
What Really Happens at the Ellen Show
If you're a fan of the Ellen Show, you know that the show recently moved to a new set on the Warner Bros Studio lot. The new studio is huge... great for exploding clouds of liquid nitrogen! Watch the video, but keep reading to learn what happens…
