Weird Science

Articles in this series:

Kryptonite Kandy from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Using just a few ingredients you can make a sweet treat that glows an eerie fluorescent green under ultraviolet light. by Becky Stern

Tabletop Biosphere from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Become the master of your own universe complete with a freshwater shrimp "econaut" and a cleaning crew of snails. by Martin John Brown

Animal Detector from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Ever wonder what furry friends are scurrying about outside while you're sleeping? Catch them in the act using the webcam on you computer and motion detecting lights and software. by Bob Goldstein

Bending Light from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Light travels in straight lines, but you can get it to bounce around a bend with a little science. by Nick Dragotta

Van de Graaf Generator from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Impress your friends and fellow citizen scientists by shooting electrical sparks. by Adam Wolf

Cloud Chamber from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Want to see what subatomic particles from outer space look like? You can catch the ghostly tracks of these cosmic rays using dry ice, alcohol, and a basketball display case. by Dr. Shawn Carlson

Batteries From Everyday Things from MAKE: schoolsout: School's Out
Sneaky batteries are everywhere! by Cy Tymony