Mad Science

Did you know that pumpkins are one of those culinary vegetables that are actually scientifically a fruit? They are classified as a fruit because they contain seeds.

Kids learn all about the center of gravity and balance in our Balancing Act experiment!

Science is for everyone, here at Mad Science we spark a love of science with our Preschool friends. Preschoolers learn about science by touching, feeling, and even tasting their science experiments. We leave children inspired and hungry to learn more! Come enjoy science with your preschooler at the Mad Science Lab. Register for one or all the programs. Only $15.00 for both your preschooler and yourself.... https://wny.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx #madsciencewny #rochesterhomeschool #PreschoolSTEM #RochesterNY

Did you know that Mars has the largest volcano of any planet in the entire solar system? It’s true! The mountain is called Olympus Mons and it stands 25km tall and is over 600km in diameter.

The Earth is not a perfect sphere! It’s actually more of a squashed sphere, called an oblate spheroid. This is because several forces, including gravity, cause the planet to bulge at the equator. #EarthScienceWeek

True! Dinosaur fossils have been found on every continent, including Antarctica.

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Canadians!

When you blush, your stomach lining blushes too! When you’re embarrassed, your body releases adrenaline as part of the fight or flight response. This causes your blood vessels to dilate, which causes your cheeks to redden, and your stomach lining too.

A great week for women in science! Congratulations to Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna, who were awarded the Noble Prize in Chemistry 2020 on Wednesday for their work on CRISPR-Cas9, a high precision method for editing DNA.

Studies have shown that the human body restores cells at such a rate that 98% of the atoms are replaced annually!

Looking to add to your Homeschool and Learning Pod Science Programs? Mad Science FUN Enrichments Programs are just what you need! Register today for our 6 week programs. Meet once a week for 1.5 hours. Our programs meet all curiculum standards and can be tailored to meet any learning needs. https://wny.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx... #madsciencewny #WNYHomeschool #RochesterHomeschool #ScienceEnrichment #homeschooling #homeschoolscience

Our cool Water Arrow experiment teaches kids about refraction! Try this one at home this week!