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Step Re-Mix
Experiment with rhythm through stepping, a musical dance form that uses the body as a percussion instrument.
Kitchen Sink-o-Pation
Vsit a quirky kitchen where you can compose music with ordinary (and not-so-ordinary) objects.
Cheese FAQ
Have you ever wondered what makes blue cheese blue, or why some cheeses are hard and others soft?
Science of Coffee
What's in that cup of coffee anyway? Find out about the history and chemistry of coffee.
Journey to an Organic Egg Farm
Visit an organic egg farm, and see the science behind raising those eggs.
Conversion Calculator
Use this handy conversion calculator to convert between the many units found in recipes.
Supercooled Water Drops
Touch supercooled water drops with an ice crystal and trigger them to freeze instantly.
Cold Water Candy Test
For accuracy, it's best to use both a candy thermometer and the cold water test when making candy.
Pickle Lab
Experience the thrill of pickle making, and explore how a cucumber becomes a pickle.
Kosher Dill Current
High energy prices got you down? Discover how pickles can ease your troubles.
Take an Egg for a Spin
Learn how to use physics to distinguish between raw eggs and hard-cooked eggs.
Yeast-Air Balloons
How can a microscopic organism lift several pounds of dough? Find out with this activity.
The Race of Microorganisms
Pickling is the art of manipulating the microbial garden in foods.
Fermentation and Food
The common ground between pickles, cheese, bread, wine, and many other foods.
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