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December 11, 2020

Holiday Gift Guide - 5 Staff Picks
At hBAR we really love science, as well as sharing our passion with family and friends! I asked our staff which of their favorite products they were gifting this holiday season, and they came up with some really fun ideas!...
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November 24, 2020

Using A Food Calorimeter - How Much Energy Is In Your Thanksgiving Day Spread?
Add some science to your Thanksgiving holiday, and try this experiment with some of your favorite dishes. Learn how to measure the amount of calories in food with a DIY calorimeter.
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November 17, 2020

How To Choose the Right Type of Plastic for Your Labware
A guide to the different types of plastic used in the creation of labware, including basic physical and chemical resistance properties. It's good to learn about these are before choosing which labware to get.
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November 9, 2020

5 Favorite Science Activity Kits for Kids - Under $25
If you know a young, emerging scientist, check out these top picks for hands-on science activity kits under $25.
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October 29, 2020

5 Magnetism Activities for Middle School Students
A series of low budget, hands-on activities to help students explore topics in magnetism. Including how to make their own compass, draw magnetic fields, and build a simple motor.
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October 22, 2020

Autumn Leaf Science
Learn the science behind the changing color of autumn leaves, and see it for yourself with some chromatography you can do at home.
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October 15, 2020

The Spookiest Work-From-Home Buddy: Skeletons and Skulls For Your Halloween Decorating
Get some ideas for using skulls and skeletons in your Halloween decor, as well as some quick skeleton facts and links to skulls and other skeleton products.
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October 8, 2020

Lab Stand Guide - Metal Retort Stands, Rods, and Clamps
Learn about the different types of retort stands, rods and clamps. Make sure you choose the right ones for your needs!
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May 14, 2020

Stability and Center of Gravity Using Pulleys
This activity uses a pulley and some string to explore the concept of stability and how it is related to an object’s center of gravity. The activity takes 40-45 minutes. Intended for ages 11 and up. What you’ll need: Push/pull...
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