It’s all about density! The oil floats on top of the water because it weighs less… -- it’s less dense. The salt, however, is heavier than the oil, so it sinks down into the water, grabbing some of the ...

A volcanic formation known as Pele’s hair is produced when air-filled magma is stretched, according to a new study by a team of scientists and glass artists.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — How do you make your own lava? Dump 10 gallons of basaltic rock into a high-powered induction furnace. Let it heat up for 3 or 4 hours. Stir occasionally with a steel rod. Once the ...

GOBLES, Mich. — Have you ever wanted to make your own lava lamp? Look no further than the salt volcano science experiment! In this week's weather kids experiment, Haleigh Vaughn demonstrates how ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — With students headed back to school, whether in person or online, it is important to keep learning hands on a fun. This experiment is all about density and you will get to create a ...