Explore the phenomenon of surface tension in this simple experiment using household materials.

If you’ve ever poured out a cup of water, wrung out a towel, or sprayed something with a hose, you’ve observed how water acts here on Earth.

We wanted to give one of our favorite science experiments a Halloween twist.

This simple experiment explores what happens when we change the surface tension of water.

Start with two dry pennies on a flat surface.

See how detergent interacts with food coloring and milk to make the colors mooove!

What is a bubble made of? What makes the colors on a bubble? How big can a bubble get? Learn about bubbles – no troubles!

Why does Benny use detergent to make
bubble liquid?

With just a few simple materials, you’ll learn how to make a bright and colorful bubble snake using your breath, soap, water and a plastic water bottle.

Join 3M scientist Jeff Payne as he uses nothing more than milk, dish soap, and a few other kitchen supplies to get the amazing effects of fireworks without using any fire at all.

Today we’re going to do an experiment that will help us better understand how surface tension can be altered with soap and water.