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This recipe makes bubbles that not only blow up nice and big, but do tricks and experiments! How do you do it? It's not a secret, it's science!

Start your toy engines -- this is going to be a fast and friction-filled race!

Is it possible to trick the forces of nature that make your bubbles round to create a square bubble?

In this experiment, your child will create two compost bins and see if he can determine what attracts fruit flies.

Study the life cycle of the common blowfly as it relates to forensic investigation. Record the first time you see flies, maggots, and eggs.

Children have a naturally inquisitive mind. Foster their curiosity with a walk through an autumn field or park to answer age-old “why” questions. As you walk with your child, you can encourage them to ask questions.

This activity challenges students to use computational thinking as they create a sequence of commands that will make a robot navigate around several obstacles.

These science fair experiments demonstrate the chemistry of rust and the oxidation process.

This science fair project idea investigates if fats add to the flavor of food.

Can a horse lead itself to the carrot? Train your horse with carrots and boxes and test horse memory in this fun zoology science fair project.

Play with balance and simple engineering as you hurry to create a sturdy rock tower.

This experiment challenges students to forecast the weather based on the surrounding areas' weather.

Do earthworms like moisture or darkness? Find out as we explore the relationship between earthworms and light.

When you rub a balloon on your head, your hair stands up; but is that true for everyone? Does hair color affect static electricity?

This science experiment examines the role of fat in food, especially in making bread rise and whipping cream.