Forget the mess and hassle of loose iron filings. This completely self contained and simple to use demonstration set allows for 3 dimensional viewing of the magnetic lines of force. Set includes: - Acrylic cube (measures 3 inches square) containing iron filings suspended in a silicone oil with a cylindrical magnet ...
Jewelry should remind you of the people you love. The traditional wedding ring is there to remind you of a spouse, the Irish claddagh brings up loyalty to blood relations, but what about that family that we make for ourselves, on a spaceship, guarding the galaxy from baddies that want to mess with it? There should be ...
Making a wheelchair that can deal with steps and other obstacles has puzzled engineers for decades, with everything from tank treads to spokes tried and found not quite practical. Now a team of engineers from the Chiba Institute of Technology, led by associate professor Shuro Nakajima, have applied a bit of ...
3D representation of a four dimensional mathematical object with one side, no edges, and zero volume. Kind of like a Möbius strip with no edges. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bd2YiD9JXsk
Star gazing and latte drinking don't have to be separate things any longer. Sip from our unique mug while staring up at the starry night, or reading your horoscope with your morning cup of tea.
Captivate your students with this unique fluid. Its suspended pearly crystals show current movement continually, without settling out. This non-toxic, pearly white substance is a water-based suspension. When warmed or cooled, strong convection currents appear. Appropriate for all grade levels K - College. Rheoscopic ...
Our decorative beads are a colorful, crystal polymer water substitute for plants and flowers. The beads absorb over 100 times their weight in water to form glass-like pearls that slowly release water back into their environment. The brilliance of the beads makes them ideal for flower, plant and candle ...
This fun Toy is a colorful magical Jellyfish¡ Jellyfish swim up and down in a plastic soda bottle, and just by squeezing it, according to the principles of fluid mechanics.
A team of MIT researchers has designed a breathable workout suit with ventilating flaps that open and close in response to an athlete’s body heat and sweat. These flaps, which range from thumbnail- to finger-sized, are lined with live microbial cells that shrink and expand in response to changes in humidity. The cells ...