Making lists to increase diversity in public office
Along the lines of my recent post about improving the number of science-literate politicians, I got to thinking about increasing diversity in politics.
Along the lines of my recent post about improving the number of science-literate politicians, I got to thinking about increasing diversity in politics.
This infant and toddler-safe paint contains just 3 ingredients! Easy, messy fun with your little one.
This riotous stream of oozy green color is produced by dropping Fluorescein dyes into water or alcohol. It’s an organic compound, the same stuff you find in highlighter markers.
With rampant anti-intellectualism running wild in the current administration, here are some anecdotes from a time when the White House’s chief occupant was more science-literate.
The key to this reaction is using Ivory soap. This type of soap has little air pockets throughout (it floats in water). The microwave excites trapped water molecules, transferring heat to the air pockets. The air rapidly expands, creating the foam growths.
I made a thing! I designed an app to help people organize Secret Santa gift exchanges from afar.
Oxidation has discolored my favorite pair of eyeglass frames, leaving them clouded by a filmy white layer. I’ve managed to restore the frames using household items. Here’s how I did it.
Here’s a chemical reaction for the DIYer. Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) mixed with water can be used as a “paint” to transfer designs to wood. Apply a little heat from a heat gun, and bam, instant woodburned art.