Magic in the Rockies 2009 – Hundreds of Magicians Take Over Fort Collins, Colorado
What happens when a few hundred magicians from all part of the country (and Europe) invade the quiet town of Fort Collins, Colorado? It's a weekend filled with wonder and mystery... and lots of laughs. The stage is set for September 10-13,…
Boom Splat Kablooey – Steve Spangler Science and Klutz Team Up to Create a New Experience for Kids
Little known fact... I love to juggle. Better known fact... I'm not that good, but that's not a reflection on my teacher - a great book called Juggling for the Complete Klutz. This was my introduction to Klutz Press some 30 years ago - an amazing…
Science Experiments on the Radio – Visit to the Dom & Jane Show on MIX 100.3
Got a call from the producers at MIX 100.3 in Denver for the Dom & Jane Show. These local radio celebrities are always up for something new... and it was my job this morning to come up with a few science experiments that would play well…
Using YouTube to Teach Science – Videos Inspire a New Generation of Scientists
It's not unusual for our office to get a call or two a week from the media about the Mentos Geyser experiment. Most of the inquires focus on how the reaction works or questions about MENTOS myths. When Tom Whipple from the London Times called,…
Avoid an Audience Riot – How to Write a Great Introduction for Your Next Speaker
As a professional speaker, I've learned over the years the importance of a good introduction and how detrimental a bad intro can be to the start of even a good presentation. We've all probably been in an audience and experienced an introduction…
Electricty Travels Across Generations – Hands-on Science Show Visits Windsor, Colorado
Michael Buckley didn't wake up in the morning expecting to touch 50,000 volts of electricity, but he did... and here's why
Jeff Francis and Steve Spangler Hit a Home Run at Coors Field… With a Potato
One of the highlights of Weather and Science Day was the look on Jeff Francis' face - Colorado Rockies Pitcher - when I pulled out my potato "launcher" and told him to shoot it into left field. It was like a kid in a candy store... The first…
Steve Spangler Science Sets New Guinness World Record at 9News Colorado Rockies Science Day
World's Largest Physics Lesson
We're honored to get to say, "We did it!" With a final count of 5,401 people, all armed with Windbags, the seats at Coors Field were flooded with science as we set out to set a new world record for the the Largest…
Dangerous Chemical Found in Homes – Dihydrogen Monoxide
Every year thousands of people die from exposure to Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO). Widely unreported by the media and virtually ignored by government agencies, this silent toxin remains unknown to the majority of people at risk.
The presence…
9News Weather & Science Day at Coors Field – It’s Not Your Normal Field Trip
The Colorado Rockies, 9News and Steve Spangler Science teamed up to launch the first Weather and Science Day at Coors Field. Over 1,000 Colorado elementary and middle schools have already been invited to join us at Coors Field in Denver on Thursday,…
