If we had to list our top parent-approved pastimes, backyard science experiments for kids are a hot contender for the #1 spot because kids have fun learning while soaking up a little vitamin D in the ...

Have you ever wondered how a straw works? If so, here's an experiment that will not only show you, but one that might get you and your family "Hooked on Science." Materials n Jar with lid n Straw n ...

Many of us enjoy drinking our favorite drink through a straw. Using a few materials from around the house, you can prove there is a science behind drinking through a straw. Materials Instructions STEP ...

Audrey O'Grady receives funding from Science Foundation Ireland. She is affiliated with Department of Biological Sciences, University of Limerick. Many people think science is difficult and needs ...

But the hydrodynamics of their operation was not previously studied. The researchers expanded their study to include several kinds of straws -- a thin coffee stirrer type, a regular soda type, and a ...