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DENVER — Our science guy, Steve Spangler, has some fun and easy experiments you can try at home. Most of them require things you probably have around the house like milk, cornstarch, cups and rubber ...

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My name is Dr. Kate Biberdorf, but most people call me Kate the Chemist, and I am so excited to share some easy science experiments you can do with kids at home. For years, I’ve been bombarded with ...

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