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Simple home experiments that illustrate basic science make abstract concepts tangible.

The scientific Nobels announced this week — in Physiology or Medicine, Physics and Chemistry — honored achievements rooted in fundamental research from decades ago. By Katrina Miller Katrina Miller ...

Simple science experiments suitable for home learning show hands-on activities that illustrate basic principles.