Families participate in experiment to help answer questions about children's role in spreading COVID-19

Some 2,000 families in 11 U.S. cities are enrolled in the DIY experiment, pulled from participants in previous government research. In all, that's 6,000 people. They have no in-person contact with researchers. Testing supplies are mailed to their homes.

The elephant toothpaste experiment

Even though it’s called elephant toothpaste, it is NOT actually toothpaste.

Make your own crystals at home!

This is a great experiment because you’re only limited by your imagination and what you can make with pipe cleaners.

How to make a rainbow in a jar

If it’s not disturbed, the rainbow could last for a few days!

Safe 'hugging booths' allow the elderly to connect with family during coronavirus pandemic

Some Texans are trying to relieve the loneliness and isolation that many elderly Americans are feeling during the coronavirus pandemic by creating safe “hugging booths.”

Big Bend National Park to reopen at limited capacity

Texas' Big Ben National Park is slated to reopen to the public on Friday, August 7 at a limited capacity. 

How to use air pressure to crush cans

Nature is always trying to maintain equilibrium, this experiment is a fun way to illustrate that.

How to use sunlight to paint a picture

After about 4 hours in the sun, the crayons on the black poster will have melted much more than those on the white poster board.

Florida man in nursing home with dementia thought wife had died

A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus

Austin Regional Clinic extending pediatric well-check availability

During the weekdays, the extended hours for well-checks will be 5 p.m.- 9 p.m. and on weekends it will be Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 

McKinney moms create group to teach kids at home during quarantine

The chaos and confusion over when school starts and for which school district has forced groups of parents in Collin County to group together.