GOBLES, Mich. — Have you ever wanted to make your own lava lamp? Look no further than the salt volcano science experiment! In this week's weather kids experiment, Haleigh Vaughn demonstrates how ...

In Los Angeles, “Super Scooper” planes are dumping ocean water on the raging wildfires. But using seawater has downsides Patrick Megonigal, Associate Director of Research, Smithsonian Environmental ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With kids home from school due to the Arctic air, parents may be looking for ideas that don’t involve leaving the house. These four experiments involve ingredients most ...

Using a few materials from around the house, you can see the effect that saltwater rust will have on New York City's subway system after superstorm Sandy. Materials Instructions STEP 1: Fill each cup ...

Patrick Megonigal, Associate Director of Research, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center A firefighting plane dumps water on one of the fires in the Los Angeles area in January 2025. Brian van der ...

THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Firefighters battling the deadly wildfires that raced through the Los Angeles area in January 2025 have been ...

This film was produced in 1969 by Oak Ridge National Laboratory for the United States Atomic Energy Commission to inform the public regarding the history, technology, and milestones of the Molten Salt ...

Patrick Megonigal receives funding from the Department of Energy, Pacific Northwest National Lab, National Science Foundation, and Simons Foundation. He is affiliated with Pacific Northwest National ...

HOLLAND, Mich. — Looking for a fun activity to do at home with your kids? This science experiment challenges kids to think critically, and ultimately teaches about positive and negative electrical ...

TULSA, Okla. — As winter approaches, some people load up on salt to melt ice from sidewalks and driveways. While salt can readily melt thin layers of ice, it can have a slightly different effect on an ...