In our daily chores, we mindlessly choose detergents and run the washing machine. However, if we break down that act from the perspective of micro-physics and chemistry, and subsequently in the ...

The chemistry of "acids and alkalis" hidden in breakfastIf you mix blueberries into pancake batter, what color do you think ...

The drains in the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas of the home can build up food scraps, grease, soap, and dirt over time. To keep them clean, there is a popular home trick: combining vinegar and ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Julie Casey never set out to build a bakery empire. She simply wanted a creative outlet after leaving the workforce to care for her son. Today, Casey is the owner of Bread Run Roanoke, ...

A well-stocked pantry is not complete without a fresh box of baking soda and a container of baking powder, essential ingredients for baked goods. Both are chemical leavening agents—that is, they both ...

This simple baking soda technique might just change the way you cook burgers and chili. Adding a small amount of baking soda to ground beef helps it retain moisture and develop a deeper brown color by ...

Franchisee Christian Coleman and Lisa Ingermanson with Mokas Coffee and Eatery join Shane and Kerrigan to share some of their fall menu items. Report Contributor Shawna Chrisman, NP, joins Shane and ...

NORTH ANDOVER — Stevens Memorial Library held its annual Epic Diet Coke & Mentos candy explosion experiment Aug. 5 on the library’s front lawn. A dozen kids assisted with the science experiment by ...

On the eve of the 21st century, back before YouTube and Facebook existed, when something that enthralled the collective mind was called a fad rather than a viral video, a chemistry teacher named Lee ...

The good news is that a kitchen already has plenty of science hiding in plain sight. Baking soda, vinegar, cabbage, oil, water, sugar, yeast, apples, raisins, paper towels, and food coloring can teach ...

In this video I set up a simple baking soda and vinegar experiment for my three year old, and we watch balloons magically fill with carbon dioxide. I guide him through each step, from measuring ...