Biotech Basics: How Scientists Study Genes

Genes are the fundamental units of heredity, carrying the instructions that dictate the development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms. Studying these genetic blueprints helps scientists unlock the mysteries of biological processes, understand diseases, and advance medical treatments. Scientists…

Agar Art: A Summer STEAM Activity

While many view art and science as separate fields, they often overlap. Art frequently guides, challenges and inspires the scientific process while scientific advancements have contributed to many artistic works. Incorporating art into scientific subjects is a great way to…

The Science of Fireworks: Illuminating the Night Sky with Chemistry

Fireworks have fascinated people for centuries with their brilliant colors, stunning patterns, and thunderous sounds. But behind the spectacle lies an interesting application of science, primarily based in chemistry and physics. In this blog post, we want to dive into…

Chromatography Butterflies at Camp Edvotek

Camp Edvotek is here with another summer science activity for all ages! For this activity, campers will create beautiful butterfly crafts! This activity is easy to do at home, can be completed in an hour and is a great way…