How to Measure the Width of a Hair With a Laser!

Exactly how small is a hair's breadth? Measure it for yourself with nothing more than a laser pointer and a tape measure!

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Anti-Gravity Water Trick

It's easy to keep water in an upside down container with nothing but a card. However, only those possessing extreme skill can keep the water from falling out when the card is removed. Are YOU skilled enough?? Truly an amazing sight - IF you can get it to work!

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Still having trouble getting water to stay in an upside-down container? Haven't figured out how to remove the card 'just right?' Here are some hints and tips that will help!

Giant Koosh Ball in Liquid Nitrogen

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Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: The Superconductor

What happens when a magnet is placed on a superconductor?

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Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: The Film Canister

What happens when liquid nitrogen is trapped inside a sealed container?

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Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: The Rubber Stopper

What happens when a rubber test tube stopper is placed in a pool of liquid nitrogen? Sometimes, materials behave in unexpected ways!

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Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: The Balloon

What happens when a balloon full of air is plunged into a container full of liquid nitrogen?

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Liquid Nitrogen Experiments: The Carnation

What happens when a nice, fresh carnation is plunged into a container full of liquid nitrogen?

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Liquid Nitrogen vs. Liquid Oxygen: Magnetism

What happens when liquid nitrogen and liquid oxygen are exposed to a strong magnetic field?

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Let's Freeze Liquid Nitrogen!

By removing the hottest molecules, we're able to freeze liquid nitrogen!

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How Does a Van de Graaff Generator Work?

The inner workings of a Van de Graaff generator are revealed!

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How to Make Your Own Electroscope

How to make your own electroscope, by Jefferson Lab's Frostbite Theater.

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