Category: Summer of STEM

Pulleys are in use everywhere, even if you don't see them. They help us move things by redirecting the force applied to them.

Electric cars have been around since the 1800's. Modern electric cars drive circles around their predecessors. Believe it or not, an electric cars works on the same principles that power a...

Normally on this day, there would be national and municipal fireworks displays. Even though you may not be able to see them in person this year, that doesn't have to stop you from learning how...

It's National Sunglasses Day! Have you ever wondered how self-darkening, or transition, lenses work? It's because of photochromic chemicals embedded in the lenses. Chemicals like silver halide...

It's the first day of summer and this is the first Saturday in the Summer STEM Series. Today's topic covers the seasons. Why do we have seasons? What is the significance of today and how does it...