To understand how this phenomenon happens, we need to understand what electricity is and how it works. Electricity is the movement of electrons between atoms. Electrons create charge, which we can harness to do work. It’s the movement of electrons through a device like a TV that gives it the energy to produce a picture…
Question Answered by Cory Braastad, Biological Field Technician, INL ESER Program Bumblebees are large, gentle giants of the bee world. They are actually the largest of the bees. Bumblebees are excellent pollinators. It’s actually the females that do most of the pollinating. Their coats are especially furry. This means their coats easily pick up pollen,…
Answered by Alana Jensen, Environmental Educator, INL ESER Program I have so many favorite experiments, but here are a couple of fun ones to do in the summertime. Blow Bubbles!You will need: Dishwashing soap, glycerin, water, large jar, liquid measuring cup, pipe cleaners, pliers Measure the volume of your jar by filling the jar with…
Question Answered by Brian A Pyper, PhD, Professor of Physics, BYU-Idaho Director of Physics Education Light comes from electrons in their shells around atoms getting excited and falling back down to lower energy levels. When they do this they emit the energy difference as light. Regular light will usually come from lots of different kinds…
Answered by Alana Jensen, Environmental Educator, ESER Program You’ve probably noticed that whenever the weather starts to turn cold, you see more insects crawling around your home. The reason for this is that the colder weather drives insects to seek refuge in a warm and dry place, like the conditions your home provides. They get…
Question answered by Dr. Brian Tonks, Astronomy Professor, BYU-Idaho The highest point on Earth is the peak of Mt. Everest, 29,029 feet (8850 meters) above sea level. At this elevation, the atmosphere is thin compared to at sea level. Pictures taken from the top of Everest on a clear day distinctly show that the sky…
