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The Periodic Table
The year 2019 is celebrated as the International Year of the Periodic Table (#IYPT) in recognition of its discovery 150 years ago in 1869. Listen along as Dr. Boyd gives a detailed explanation of its arrangement and what all the letters...
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The Wakandanide Series - A New Marvel Storyline
What if Vibranium was a real elemental metal, where would it be located on the Periodic Table? Watch Dr. Boyd’s fun and creative take on that question.
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Diffusion - Part 2: Hot vs Cold Fluids
In part 2 of a 3 part discussion on fluid diffusion, Dr. Boyd explains and demonstrates the effect of temperature on diffusion.
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:41 – What you need
Minute 0:54 – Explanation
Minute 1:47 – Safety
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Surface Tension - Part 1: Retreating Pepper
In part 1 of a 2 part discussion on surface tension, Dr. Boyd give a simple and easy to follow explanation and demonstration of the effect liquid dish soap has on the surface tension of water.
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:45 –...
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Diffusion - Part 3: Hot vs Cold Fluid Densities
It takes a very steady hand to execute the "shot glass on shot glass" maneuver Dr. Boyd pulls off...twice. Find out how this helps explain fluid diffusion and fluid density in this cool video!
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:52 –...
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Surface Tension - Part 2: Milk Swirls
In part 2 of a two-part discussion on surface tension, Dr. Boyd uses dish soap to decrease the surface tension of milk, which causes the milk to make swirls of color from food dye.
Minute 0:30 – Brief Review
Minute 0:57 – What you...
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Homemade Glue
There are many kinds of glue all around us. Some come from nature, and some we can create. Watch as Dr. Boyd gives step-by-step instructions on how to create your own glue at home.
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:42 – What you...
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Oobleck and Non-Newtonian Fluids
Slime is all the rage with kids these days. One common form of slime is known as Oobleck. Oobleck happens to be a non-Newtonian fluid. Join Dr. Boyd in making Oobleck, and learning what it means to be a non-Newtonian fluid.
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Making A Cloud In A Jar
Dr. Boyd shows you how to simulate making a cloud after explaining how they are made in nature.
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:43 – What you need
Minute 1:17 – Explanation
Minute 2:18 – Safety
Minute 2:29 – Making a Cloud in a Jar
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Paper Chromatography
Using a black marker, water and a coffee cup filter, Dr. Boyd explains and then demonstrates the analytical technique known as Paper Chromatography.
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:42 – What you need
Minute 1:04 – Chromatography...
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How To Read A Thermometer
Dr. Boyd explains what a thermometer is, the units that temperature is measured in, and how to properly read a thermometer. Then he demonstrates a thermometer in action in hot and cold conditions.
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
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Color Changing Celery
Learn about plants, and see how you can change their color!
Minute 0:30 – Introduction
Minute 0:43 – What you need
Minute 1:06 – Explanation & description of plants and their function
Minute 2:24 – Experimental plan
Minute 3:03 –...
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Pepper Spray Explained
Dr. Boyd explains the chemical in pepper spray that causes irritation, and he also explains what to do if you are ever exposed to pepper spray.
Minute 0:00 – Introduction
Minute 0:07 – Background
Minute 0:33 – Explanation of chemicals...
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Homemade Ice Cream
Along with guest co-host Sarita, Dr. Boyd shows you how to make homemade ice cream while explaining endothermic processes.
0:00 – Introduction
0:22 – What you’ll need
0:47 – Explanation of endothermic & exothermic processes
1:45 –...
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Static Electricity - Part 1
In part 1 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you how you can build up static electricity, and how you can make a soda can move with a balloon.
Minute 0:00 – Introduction
Minute 0:17 – What you’ll need
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Dancing Raisins
Did you know raisins can ‘dance?’ Find out how with these scientific demonstrations.
0:00 – Introduction
0:17 – What you’ll need
0:36 – The science behind soda pop
1:26 – Experimental explanation
2:09 – Safety discussion
2:56 –...
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Static Electricity – Part 2
In Part 2 of a discussion on static electricity, Dr. Boyd shows you the effect static electricity has on water.
0:00 – Introduction
0:07 – Explanation of Static Electricity
0:50 – What you’ll need
1:28 – Polarity of Water
2:10 –...
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The Rubber Egg Experiment and Osmosis
Learn about “osmosis” by making a rubber egg! Then stick around for the 2 bonus experiments. And you won’t want to miss the surprise ending!!!
0:00 – Introduction of the lesson
0:23 – What you need
0:44 – Explanation of Osmosis
2:38...
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Cohesion - The Running Water Experiment
Using “cohesion,” Dr. Boyd shows you how you can make water run along a piece of string.
0:00 – Introduction
0:24 – What you need
0:45 – Explanation of cohesion
1:09 – Safety
1:25 – Cohesion Experiment 1
3:35 – Experiment 2...
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Edible Water Slime
In this fun and educational video, Dr. Boyd gives a simple definition and explanation of what polymers are. Then he makes a very cool type of polymer slime. But not just any type of slime: clear, edible, Water Slime...
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Edible Marshmallow Slime
Join the delicious fun as Dr. Boyd makes Edible Marshmallow Slime!
0:00 – Introduction
0:42 – What you need
1:00 – Safety
1:23 – Making Edible Marshmallow Slime
4:35 – Dr. Boyd eats the Marshmallow Slime
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Edible Gummy Worm Slime
Gummy Worms make great slime. Follow along with Dr. Boyd so you can make some of your own!!!
0:00 – Introduction
0:42 – What you need
1:07 – Safety
1:36 – Making Gummy Worm Slime
4:59 – Dr. Boyd eats the Gummy Worm Slime
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Growing Bean Sprouts - Part 2
In this experiment, find out if it is possible to grow bean sprouts in the dark, without soil!