EveryDay Science: Magnetism Part 12
The intrepid magnetism team uses magnetic induction to make a tasty snack!
Weather and Science Day 2015
On April 23, Coors Field became a gigantic open-air classroom as more than 12,000 kids got a lesson in physics from Colorado State University’s Little Shop of Physics, 9News & the Colorado Rockies.
Open House 2015
The Little Shop of Physics Open House is the largest event on the Colorado State University Campus. Every year, thousands of people flock to the Lory Student Center for a day of fun hands-on science! This event is free and open to the public, and is appropriate for folks of all ages, from Pre-K to […]
Flash Science: Electric Pickle
A ground fault protected cable passes electricity through a pickled cucumber, this produces a surprising glowing effect in the cucumber.
Show Me Some Science! Energy and Oscillations
Hit a giant water balloon with a baseball bat? Yes, please!
EveryDay Science: Magnetism Part 11
Brian, Bailey and Taylor experiment with different was of using magnetism to store information and music! Also, the team visits Dr. Kristen Buchanan’s lab at Colorado State University, where she uses lasers to study the basic properties of magnets, and learn more about how they work.
Show Me Some Science! Quantum Levitation
A magnet is placed in the air above a superconductor and it just stays there like magic. But it’s not magic, it’s science. Check out all of the awesome experiments we can do!
Get Your Science On: String Fountain
Adam shows off a colorful and dynamic experiment that you can build with a blower, some flexible tubing, plastic pipe and some yarn!
Flash Science: Plasma Cutter
A pencil lead and some batteries make a small plasma cutter that we use to etch a pattern in aluminum foil.
EveryDay Science: Magnetism Part 10
Brian, Taylor and Bailey experiment with a magnet, a coil of wire, and an electric guitar. This is how a pickup works on an electric stringed instrument such as a guitar or bass.
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