The SciencesSeptember 8, 2016
Gravity-Defying Water
A surprising science activity
Stories by Ben Finio
Ben Finio is a senior staff scientist at Science Buddies and a lecturer at the Cornell University Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Follow him on Twitter @BenFinio.
The SciencesAugust 11, 2016
"X" Marks the Spot: Finding the Center of Mass
A centering science activity
The SciencesJuly 14, 2016
Build a Bristlebot That Moves without Electricity
A fun robotics activity—powered by vibration
The SciencesJune 16, 2016
Which Materials Conduct Electricity?
An electrifying science project
The SciencesMay 19, 2016
Build a Mini Trebuchet
A medieval science project from Science Buddies
The SciencesFebruary 25, 2016
Make Your Own Spring Scale
A Physics Activity from Ben Finio and Science Buddies
The SciencesFebruary 4, 2016
Dam Design
A hydroelectricity science project
The SciencesDecember 24, 2015
Password Hacker
A cybersecurity science activity
The SciencesOctober 22, 2015
Phone Book Friction
Learn the physics behind the surprisingly powerful force of friction
The SciencesOctober 1, 2015
Spinning Symmetry with Pinwheels
Learn why propellers and windmills are shaped in similar ways
The SciencesApril 23, 2015
Program with Paper: A-Maze Your Friends with a Hand-Written Computer Program
Learn more about how computer programs work by writing one yourself—to solve a maze of your own creation!
The SciencesApril 9, 2015
Stretch It! How Does Temperature Affect a Rubber Band?
An astounding activity from Science Buddies to stretch your ideas about physics