Try out this experiment and tell us what you think in the comments section below. <B> Major concepts</B> Cells are the basic unit of life and make up all plants, animals and bacteria. Deoxyribonucleic ...

DNA extraction is a very important part of medical science; it helps us study the genetics of new diseases and scientists can then make diagnostics and drugs to fight against them. This experiment can ...

Third-graders in Dothan celebrated National DNA Day on Wednesday, April 23, by participating in a city-wide science experiment. For the second year in a row more than 700 students in 10 schools will ...

Summer vacation is a time for fun and play, but can also be a time for learning. Parents have the added benefit of teaching their children outside a classroom environment, taking the pressure off kids ...

First, the 16 middle and high school students mashed their strawberries into a pulp. Then, they mixed in some shampoo, counting on the soap to break down the plant’s cellular walls. Then, they ...

We all know that DNA is pretty amazing, but it's not something that most of us get much hands-on experience with. Even though it's in every living thing around us, we never see it, so we rarely think ...

SIOUX CITY -- Kevin Bock knew he either wanted to be a soldier or a video game designer when he grew up. That was until the Spalding Park Environmental Science Elementary School fifth grader ...

More Iowa high school students are graduating with industry recognized credentials as the state homes in on work-based ...