Batteries are made of two different metals - or electrodes -suspended in an acid solution. With this experiment, our metals are the copper (wire) and the zinc (galvanization of the nail). The acid is ...

Looks like ice-cube trays are once again proving their versatility as this one is serving as the vessel for a home made lead-acid battery. With a collection of uniformly sized non-conductive ...

Memorial Day is finally here, which means we’re less than one month away from the official start of summer on June 20. During the summer months, a great way to cool off is with an ice cold drink, and ...

The days when your ice cubes pop out of the tray, cracked or misshapen are over. Ice cube trays today are anything but traditional: They’re made from materials such as silicone and BPA-free plastic, ...