A crystal is a solid formed by a repeating 3D arrangement of atoms, ions or molecules. Nature’s snowflakes form when tiny droplets of water freeze in clouds at temperatures below 31 F (0 C). These ...

Recently, he made Borax crystals, with uncharacteristic success: But science is always more fun when you understand the why along with the how. So here’s the why: Making crystals, be they of Borax or ...

When you put the borax in boiling water it dissolved. The particles settle on the bottom of the jar and the pipe cleaner. When the water cools the borax goes back to its natural state. Why is each ...

What should you do with the borax you have leftover from making slime? Use it to make crystals! Find out how on Gross Science. National Corporate funding for NOVA is provided by Carlisle Companies.