
Plastic Rattleback
Spin the Rattleback clockwise and watch it stop, rattle up and down and then spin in the other direction! A science curiosity whose ancient and mysterious properties capture the attention of all ages. NC-14685
Spin the Rattleback clockwise and watch it stop, rattle up and down and then spin in the other direction! A science curiosity whose ancient and mysterious properties capture the attention of all ages. NC-14685
Soak in water and these spheres grow 300 times their size! After a while out of water, evaporation will dry out and shrink the spheres again. Spheres are made from a hydrogel known as super absorbent polymer (or SAP). Ages 8+. NC-14674
Aerogels are a group of materials in which the liquid portion of a gel has been replaced with a gas. Commonly called "frozen smoke", 99.8% of the volume is empty space within a fine silica structure. This popular item is essential for any science enthusiast's collection. NC-14625
This one inch round uranium glass ball has a yellow tint, but will glow bright green under ultraviolet light. Makes a great sample for uranium if you're collecting the elements. NC-14632
Do it yourself or join with your friends to make over a half pound of smooth and delicious bubble gum. Lots of fun and easy to do! Ages 8+. NC-4134
On one side of this glass beaker mug is a caffeine molecule, enameled in white and on the other side it has graduations up to 400mL. Microwave & Dishwasher Safe. NC-12678
Come in after a long night of stargazing and enjoy a tall glass of chocolate milk before bed, keep an endless glass of iced chai by your side as you study for your astrophysics final, or use this Star Chart glass to savor your favorite moonshine cocktail. NC-14503
There’s more to coffee than just caffeine. This 13oz. hand blown glass mug celebrates the complex array of molecules that give coffee its unique qualities and flavors. Microwave Safe / Hand wash. NC-14507
Drink your favorite beverage from this unique 500mL (16 oz) Erlenmeyer mug. Beaded rim with graduations up to 400mL. Microwave & Dishwasher Safe. NC-12679
Pour yourself a hot mug of coffee – or something stronger – and head out to admire the night sky. Plus, if it's too cloudy to stargaze, you'll have the stars right there, on your mug. Microwave & Dishwasher Safe. NC-14579
From putting rovers on Mars and telescopes into space, sending astronauts on manned missions and probing deeper into the universe, NASA embodies progress, innovation and exploration. Let this elegant black and white mug inspire your most brilliant thoughts. Microwave & Dishwasher Safe. NC-14580