Before smartphones, tablets, and digital labs, science class for Baby Boomers meant getting hands-on with experiments that could be messy, creative, and unforgettable. From erupting volcanoes to ...

Former elementary school teacher Matt Shurtleff — known to many students as “Matt the Mad Scientist” — demonstrated how sound waves move using water and lasers.

Discover the simple experiment that transformed our understanding of physics and why its insights still influence science ...