Use a nylon comb to “control” the water stream

Can you bend water? Try using a nylon comb to “control” a flowing stream of water. Brainstorm other places you may experience static electricity.

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DNA in a Banana Google+ Hangout

Kids, parents, teachers: Join Scientific American Editor in Chief Mariette DiChristina-Gerosa  in a Google Science Fair Hangout on Thursday at Noon Central to make some science together! We will extract strands of DNA from a banana.

Watch the Google+ Hangout HERE!

Get your materials ready:
•     Ripe banana
•     Half cup of water
•     Teaspoon of salt
•     Resealable zip-top bag
•     Dishwashing soap or detergent
•     Rubbing alcohol
•     Coffee filter
•     Narrow glass
•     Narrow wooden stirrer

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Dan Piponi

What does an Academy Award, Theoretical Physics, & Kings College have in common?
The sum of these is the brilliant mind of Google[x] Engineer Dan Piponi and the work that he’s done. Not only does he get to work on cool projects in the Google[x] lab, he can also explain science in a way that’s accessible to all ages.

Join Google Science Fair winner Shree Bose as she moderates a hangout with Google’s Dan Piponi. He’ll shows us how to find subatomic particles from the comfort of your own home. Most of us are familiar with pictures of subatomic particles interacting but seeing it in real life seems like a lofty goal. What most people don’t realize is that you can get similar results at home by spending about $40 on materials that are pretty easy to find.

For more information about this Google+ Hangout click HERE.

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http://youtu.be/xObKEHGIC8g

How cornstarch works as a thickener for cooking

Mix up a tasty, slimy science treat! All you need are a few ingredients to stir together an edible twist to slime. This gooey polymer—is a recipe for fun!

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