Science Struck: Interesting Facts About Hurricanes

What is your favorite crystal? Scholars learn about the variety of different crystal in an episode of a video series on chemical reactions. The video presents intriguing facts about these crystals that make each unique—a fun approach to...

Strange fact—most dollar bills have a trace of cocaine! Chemists can tell us many interesting facts about money. Science makes counterfeiting an almost impossible process. An installment of the ACS Reaction series explains these...

The Abyssal Zone lies deep in the ocean in the pelagic layer between 4,000 to 6,000 m or 13,000 to 19,500 ft. Learn about some of the unique life forms that call this zone their home, how they have adapted to the extreme pressure and...

Describes some characteristics of sodium and presents interesting facts about it as well as about sodium chloride, which is common table salt.

Presents some facts about the element Neon, its chemical properties, some ways it is used by humans, and its effects on the environment and on humans.

Read some facts about potassium and what its uses are.

Describes the physical characteristics of June bugs and their life cycle, and provides many other facts about these beetles.

Believe it or not, some dinosaurs are not extinct. Discover this and other interesting facts about dinosaurs in a 10-question online quiz. As individuals answer questions, the resource provides them with feedback and additional facts...

Here is a unique twist for your activity on hurricanes. After examining extreme weather news headlines, your storm chasers view a PowerPoint about hurricanes and then zoom in on Hurricane Irene. They map a timeline of her trek up the...

Describes some characteristics of potassium and presents interesting facts about it, its applications, and its important role in human nutrition.