Posts by thebackyardscientist

Explore how air resistance shapes motion, from falling objects to skydiving, with experiments and calculations.

Create stunning Rainbow Milk Art with simple ingredients—learn the science, steps, and safety tips for kids and adults.

Build a DIY Magnetic Field Line Viewer to visualize magnetism in classrooms and labs—simple, safe, and educational.

High Altitude Weather Sensor Build is a critical step for modern meteorology, enabling precise data collection above the troposphere. By capturing temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind profiles at elevations that…

Making DIY Soap is more than a hobby—it’s a science that blends chemistry, creativity, and sustainability. By mastering the art of saponification, you can transform simple oils and lye into…

Explore Optical Illusions with Refracted Light: DIY projects, science behind refraction, and creative ways to bend perception.

Explore how metals react with baking soda, uncovering corrosion, protective layers, and practical uses in everyday science.

Discover how rock salt crystals form and how adding solutes lowers the freezing point – a hands‑on guide to freezing point depression.

Explore how temperature affects balloon expansion, key factors, safety tips, and real-world applications for weather, advertising, and space.

Discover how Carbon Dioxide boosts plant growth, optimal levels, and practical tips for farmers and gardeners.