Film Canister Rocket Guinness World Record!
September 25, 2021 | 0 Comments
WATCH THE HOME EXPERIMENT WATCH THE RECORD ATTEMPT! CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS
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Mark Rober’s World Record Elephants Toothpaste for Brodie!
September 4, 2021 | 0 Comments
Watch the video!Anyone who saw Mark Rober’s epic Elephant Toothpaste video that broke the Guinness World Record for “Tallest Elephant Toothpaste Reaction” knows that despite its record-breaking reaction, there was also a CRITICAL OVERSITE in the way the base and the flask ultimately failed, sending the majority of the foam out the bottom instead of […]
Color the Spectrum Livestream Event with Mark Rober
April 25, 2021 | 0 Comments
Now that you’ve met Mark’s son, please consider sharing and donating to impact his life and so many others like him. Mark will be joined by Jon Stewart, Conan O’Brien, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Jack Black, Andy Samberg and a stellar collection of stars, YouTube creators, entertainers, comedians, musicians, athletes, (and […]
Giant Devil’s Toothpaste Experiment!
September 20, 2020 | 0 Comments
Perhaps the only thing better than the classic elephant’s toothpaste experiment, is the elephant’s toothpaste experiment at an absolutely colossal scale! After a record breaking science experiment last year with YouTuber, and NASA engineer Mark Rober, we teamed-up once again along with engineers and fabricators to try for another World Record attempt while highlighting a […]
Elephant Toothpaste Experiments with Mark Rober!
August 29, 2019 | 0 Comments
How do you fill a pool with foam in 5 seconds? It’s not an easy task. After demonstrating the classic Elephant Toothpaste reaction in countless ways over the last 8 years, and even setting the Guinness World Record for the largest Elephant Toothpaste reaction, I thought I had seen it all – then Mark Rober […]
Liquid Nitrogen Hero’s Engine
August 27, 2019 | 0 Comments
A Hero’s engine is an ancient device usually powered by steam. I decided to make one using the expanding power of liquid nitrogen to a gas. Since most engines do some sort of work, I decided it would be the perfect device to make some chocolate milk using an attached blender.
The Film Canister Gatling Gun!
August 26, 2019 | 0 Comments
I’m not sure why anyone would need to shoot hundreds of film canisters 40 feet, but when the need comes, I’ll be ready. You can read more about the Gatling gun HERE.
Science Bob’s Tedx Talk – Chaos
July 18, 2019 | 0 Comments
Science Bob spoke at Tedx Asbury Park where the theme of the day was, “Chaos.” He brought a little chaos of his own.
Make Ice Cream in a Plastic Bag!
July 7, 2019 | 0 Comments
You will need: 4 oz of milk 4 oz of cream 1/4 tsp of vanilla (or use other flavors usually found near the vanilla in a grocery store – you can use chocolate syrup for chocolate ice cream) 4 tsp of sugar A few drops of food coloring (optional – if you want colorful ice […]
More Science on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
March 30, 2019 | 0 Comments
I had another exciting appearance filled with explosions, tornados, and, well, salad. Let’s break down some of the science. First watch the video! TOILET PAPER TORNADO This easy-to-do demonstration allows you to have a visual representation of the centripital energy of the spinning blades and the opposing energy of the moving air created by the […]
Explore the Science on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
November 1, 2018 | 0 Comments
Ready to learn more about the science seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live? Watch the segments below and then dig in and check out the science behind the demos! VACUUM BOTTLE This was a fascinating demonstration that shows just how much air expands when heated. The boiling water cause the air in the flask to heat […]
Science Bob’s SoFi Commercial
August 31, 2018 | 0 Comments
This was a fun national commercial I got to shoot for a finance company. Since it involved wrecking balls, flame throwers, and high speed cameras, we had a lot of fun when the camera was not rolling.
Science Bob Sets a Science World Record – Largest Elephant’s Toothpaste!!
June 18, 2018 | 0 Comments
On a recent appearance on Live With Kelly & Ryan, Science Bob performed his messiest and biggest demonstration yet! In the process, he also established a new Guinness Book World Record! His demonstration was based on the classic Elephant’s Toothpaste demonstration which uses some decomposition chemistry to create a LOT of foam from a small […]
Tesla Coil Guns!
May 15, 2018 | 0 Comments
WATCH THE VIDEO To bring these Tesla Coil Guns to life on Jimmy Kimmel Live, I elicited the help of Steve Ward and Philip Slawinski who had previously built Tesla Coil guns for fun. While the guns were impressive, they were also too powerful to use indoor since they could possibly damage the electronics in […]
My Sci-Fi Themed Classroom!
January 25, 2018 | 0 Comments
What do you do when you’re an elementary school science teacher and you’re given a room with NO WINDOWS!? If your a bit of a geek and a maker like me, you turn the room into your very own STARSHIP CLASSROOM. WATCH THE VIDEO Let’s face it, building a science-fiction based room is any geek’s […]
The Science Behind The Camera on Jimmy Kimmel Live
October 28, 2016 | 0 Comments
If you saw my science demonstrations on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and want to learn more, you’ve come to the right place. First, watch the entire segment below: Oil & Pyrex Glass While we may think of light traveling at a constant speed, it’s speed can vary depending on the material it is passing through. […]
Science Bob on Nicky Ricky Dicky and Dawn
January 21, 2016 | 0 Comments
What’s it like to be on Nickeloden’s Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, & Dawn? It’s awesome! And in one of my guest appearance, we got to use some real science! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the episode, as well as a way for you to try some of the science experiments from the show at home! In […]
Build A Hovercraft You Can Ride!
May 25, 2015 | 0 Comments
Hovercrafts are lots of fun, and a great way to demonstrate the power of moving air. Here are the instructions to build a hovercraft of your own that you can ride on. Construction time can be as little as a few hours. These plans are based on the plans we used for the hovercraft built […]
Science Bob’s Fans Show Off The Levitating Orb
March 14, 2015 | 0 Comments
A few years back, on a particularly cold day, the air was filled with static. I went to clean up some tinsel that fell off a Christmas tree and it stuck to my hand like glue. I mean it REALLY stuck. I shokk my hand and it hardly budged. That when an idea hit me. […]
A Density Experiment You Can Drink!
March 1, 2015 | 0 Comments
Density is a fascinating and sometimes tricky idea to understand. This Drink of Density will help bring home the idea of density in liquids, not to mention it looks cool when your all done, it’s tasty, and it’s even good for you – what more could you ask for in a science activity! You will […]
Lemon Chemistry: An Acid Base Experiment
February 23, 2015 | 0 Comments
Kari Wilcher runs a great blog. She was looking to teach her pre-school children about the Scientific Method while trying out some kitchen chemistry at the same time. Her plan was to show a dramatic acid-base reaction using lemons, baking soda, and a little dish soap. She writes: “I firmly believe that children are never […]
What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
May 26, 2014 | 0 Comments
Frogs and toads are both amphibians and they are similar in many ways, but they are also different in a few ways. To be completely accurate, toads are actually a classification of frog. That is to say that, technically, toads are a kind of frog. Generally, frogs spend most of their lives in or near […]
What is the difference between food chain and a food web?
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FOOD CHAINS FOLLOW A SINGLE PATH AS ANIMALS EAT EACH OTHER. EXAMPLE: THE SUN provides food for GRASS The GRASS is eaten by a GRASSHOPPER The GRASSHOPPER is eaten by a FROG The FROG is eaten by a SNAKE The SNAKE is eaten by a HAWK. FOOD WEBS SHOW HOW PLANTS & ANIMALS ARE INTERCONNECTED […]
Growing Bacteria For Science Fairs
November 21, 2009 | 70 Comments
Testing for bacteria (germs) can be a great idea for a science fair experiment since there are so many possibilities for science questions, and because because carrying out the experiment is pretty easy using bacteria growing kits, (and yes, we have them at the Science Bob Store.) Besides, who doesn’t like checking out bacteria and […]