Science with Sophie: Scab Science
Scab Science It’s happened to all of us. You’re running or riding your bike, you slip, you fall, and you…
Month: August 2018
How Some Words Get Forgetted
Get ready for a dive into linguistic history! Our friend Dr. Joe Hanson from It’s Okay to Be Smart (PBS…
When Aquatic Invasive Species Take Over
What is an aquatic invasive species? It is non-native species that has been introduced into an area, and it is…
Neoteny: Why Disney Princesses Look Like Babies
Neoteny, Evolution, and Disney Our friend Dr. Joe Hanson from It’s Okay to Be Smart (PBS Digital Studios) goes full…
Science with Sophie: Bubble Gum
Bubble Gum Science Have you ever had gum stuck in your hair? Swallowed your gum? Found a wad of chewed…
Oumuamua: Asteroid from Another Star System
In October 2017, astrobiologist Karen J. Meech got the call every astronomer waits for: NASA had spotted the very first…
Science with Sophie: Tears and Snot
To do the science experiment with Sophie, you’ll need: Borax (find it in the laundry aisle of a grocery store)…