Eureka! Lab

A place for discovery

  1. Science foils fencing history

    Fencing is a sport where knowledge has been handed down for many generations. A high school student decided to add some science into the mix.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  2. Tech

    Museum app fleshes out old bones

    Museum app breathes life into skeletons. But it will need more funding to make it shine.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  3. Popping my own corny experiment

    Popcorn pops at 180 °C, according to a study, but that was corn popped in an oven. What happens if you try to confirm this on a stove top?

    By Bethany Brookshire
  4. Physics

    How popcorn got its pop

    Popcorn is a popular treat. Now, scientists have learned exactly what happens as it pops. They also have come up with an experiment they hope you will try.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  5. These drones are for the birds

    Flying robots represent a great opportunity to observe wildlife. But if scientists want animals to behave naturally, they need to know close we can get before they disturb wild creatures. For that, researchers will need an experiment.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  6. Cookie Science 13: The deal with gluten

    To find out how to improve my gluten-free cookies, I learned a lot about what gluten does, and what other baking ingredients might take its place.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  7. Volunteers scoop poop to learn what animals ate

    Growing human populations in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California lead predators to change their ways. To find out how, scientists are dispatching volunteers to scout out scat.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  8. Make 2015 a year of science

    Add some science to your new year. Every month has at least one event with a STEM —science, technology, engineering or math — theme. Mark your calendars to learn and celebrate.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  9. Cookie Science 12: Heading to the library

    I have the results of my first experiment. Before I start, I need some new ideas. And for that, I’ll need to read some scientific papers.

    By Bethany Brookshire
  10. Environment

    Nature documentary puts people in the picture

    Many nature documentaries cut people out of the frame. A new series aims to show how we are entwined with our environments.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  11. Cookie Science 11: That’s the way the cookie crumbles

    I made cookies and had people taste them. Now it’s time to look at the results of my data.

    By Bethany Brookshire

  12. Give the gift of science without breaking the bank

    Many gifts for science lovers can get pricey. But there are lots of ways to share a love of science without having to spend too much.

    By Bethany Brookshire