Valentine’s Day is usually hearts, roses, and chocolates but this year, let’s add some science for a real chemistry glow‑up! These three liquids all look the same but under the right conditions - one will glow! Here's what you need: (tonic water, club soda, plain water, 3 glasses, and a UV light) What you do: Pour each liquid into its own clear cup Line them up side by side ... Read More about Valentine Chemistry Glow Up!
Valentine Chemistry Glow Up!
A New Year, A New Angle
It's a New year with new angle and we are watching light bend its way into 2026! All you need for this science experiment is a Ziploc bag, a white piece of paper and a sharpie. Draw on your white paper then seal it up in the Ziploc bag and dunk into a glass of water. The image appears to disappear when submerged in the water and reappear when lifted out of the water! What’s the science? ... Read More about A New Year, A New Angle
How to Set up a Science Fair Board
We’ve participated in six science fairs over the years, and honestly, not much has changed since I did them 30 years ago! As a science fair judge, I’ve seen some show-stopping titles (even some with poop emojis👎) and boards in every color imaginable, from classic tones to bright yellows. My best advice? Let your student own the process. If they want glitter around their letters or tiny bees glued ... Read More about How to Set up a Science Fair Board
This Ornament Holds a Story
This year I wrote a short story to go along with our annual DIY science ornament! The story is inspired by the idea that, like Christmas gifts appearing magically under a tree, science can also cause overnight magical transformations! You can read Halley Harper: Science Girl Extraordinaire: The Christmas Present Spy here and follow along with more short stories over on Substack in 2026! ... Read More about This Ornament Holds a Story
Elf Science Straight From Santa’s Lab!
There’s no doubt that a LOT of science goes into being an elf—just think of all the toys being engineered, all the snow they tromp through to reach Santa’s Workshop, and don’t even get us started on the science behind Santa’s sleigh! Here at She Loves Science, we’ve done a little reconnaissance and uncovered the official work planner Santa’s elves use in the days leading up to Christmas! They’ll ... Read More about Elf Science Straight From Santa’s Lab!
STEM the Halls with gifts made by Women in STEM
This holiday season why not "STEM the Halls" with gifts actually made by women in STEM. We have come a long way in the last decade to inspire young girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and math. I call many of these women friends and love that we have been on a similar path from working industry careers then pivoting to empower the next generation. Check them out! Halley ... Read More about STEM the Halls with gifts made by Women in STEM
