What happens when you mix red (hot) and blue (cold) water? You’d expect purple… but not this time! Because hot water is less dense than cold water, the layers stay separate instead of mixing. This reel (@mrs.b.tv) shows the same principle explains how warm and cold fronts form in Earth’s atmosphere.

Did you know bubble wrap was originally invented as 3D wallpaper?! Instead, it became the ultimate packing hero! #258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #BubbleWrap #History #Wallpaper

Want to make your own garden that waters itself!? This DIY video introduces the terrarium: a tiny world in glass with a built-in water cycle, a closed terrarium rarely needs watering. Just layer rocks, charcoal, moss, and soil, and add your plants. youtu.be/jE-WpSV9SwU

This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains that as the fire heats the air, convection makes the warm air rise, carrying the ghosts up with it. :warning: Try this one indoors, and always with adult supervision. See the transcript - tinyurl.com/2uex4zpk

Exciting news! The New England Aquarium is hoping to bring back ASL Sundays in partnership with Atomic Hands, with the goal of co-designing programming that not only reflects the needs of our Deaf community, but also includes them as collaborators. www.aza.org/connect-stor...

Bet you can’t guess how many drops of blood fit on a penny… This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains how surface tension, adhesion and cohesion work together! #258STEMFacts #Remix #SpookyScience #STEMFun The video description and transcript is available to read here: tinyurl.com/mpk6ftse

This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) shows how a fizzy chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar creates carbon dioxide gas that blows up the balloon! The video description and transcript are available to read here: tinyurl.com/4s39ptnm

Let’s make ghost guts (a.k.a. oobleck)! This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains how cornstarch + water = squishy non-Newtonian fluid science slime! Liquid when you pour it, solid when you squeeze it… spooky! #258STEMFacts #Remix #SpookyScience #STEMFun #Oobleck

Tylenol and Autism: Busting the Myth Behind the Connection with Lorne Farovitch, Ph.D. youtu.be/Rij6Ez-S_pM?...

Did you know astronauts age slower in space? Thanks to time dilation, their high speeds aboard the ISS make time tick a little slower than on Earth! But don’t pack your bags yet. After 6 months, they’re only about 0.005 seconds younger. Still, pretty mind-blowing! www.youtube.com/shorts/ESXvd...

Deaf teachers – took the MTEL math test? We want to hear from YOU! The test is tough and ASL support is limited. Sharing your experience can help create better prep tools. Take our short, anonymous survey and help future deaf educators succeed: tinyurl.com/MTELmath.

It’s big like a football field, has 6 bedrooms, and zooms around Earth 16 times a day... in space! Meet the coolest house not on this planet. #258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #InternationalSpaceStation youtube.com/shorts/S-p8S...

September 17: International Microorganism Day! In 1683, Antonie van Leeuwenhoek peered at his own teeth & discovered what he called “animalcules.” Want to try some microbe-powered recipes (like sourdough bread!)? Visit internationalmicroorganismday.org! youtube.com/shorts/xzEnb...

Silly Putty was an accident! A WWII chemist tried making rubber… instead, he made this stretchy, bouncy blob we love today. Try making your own at home with glue, starch + food coloring... science you can squish! #STEMvee #STEMinASL #DIYScience #AccidentalInventions #SillyPutty youtu.be/WponDhknoFk

The world’s longest bridge stretches over 100 miles! 102 miles long. 10,000+ workers. 100 feet high. The Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge isn’t just a bridge. It’s a world record-breaking marvel of engineering. youtube.com/shorts/jN143...

Do you want to learn how to be a scientist and discover what life was like on Earth a long, long time ago? 🎉NEW project just launched for kindergarten kids in ASL, English & Spanish! 🎥 Videos 📝 Vocabulary sheets 📄 Worksheets 🎨 Coloring pages 👉 Explore now: www.colorado.edu/cumuseum/how...

Join our team! Remote, part-time open positions currently available: 👉 Grant Writer – Secure funding to grow our mission: tinyurl.com/AHGrantWriter 👉 Digital Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist – Create engaging, accessible content: tinyurl.com/AHDigitalMark

New Scottish Sensory Centre sign language glossary with 90 signs for marine species! Atomic Hands was proud to be part of this international collaboration with partners across Europe and beyond to make marine education more inclusive for deaf youth. www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/BSL/marinehome.html

FREE Science Adventure for Deaf 4th–8th Graders! Join us for an ASL-interpreted tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.! Date: August 15, 2025 Time: 10–11 AM 4 DAYS LEFT! Register now: bit.ly/AHExploringScience!

Ever wonder how glasses know when to turn into sunglasses? Is it MAGIC? Nope, it's science! Photochromic lenses change color when UV light hits them. Watch to see how your glasses pull off this trick! Special thanks to Rachel Kolb for writing the script! youtu.be/yHT_k6CnFkg

Closest to the Sun = hottest planet, right? Nope! Venus takes the crown, thanks to a heat-trapping, acid-filled atmosphere. 🔥 #258STEMFacts #ScienceSurprise #VenusFacts #STEMinASL

Come and join us on a FREE ASL Interpreted tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. on August 15 from 10-11am! Please register here: bit.ly/AHExploringScience.

Why does your morning cup of #coffee bloom before it brews? No bloom = flat, weak coffee. Let it bloom = bold, balanced brew. That bubbling moment? It’s SCIENCE in action! #STEMinASL #STEMvee youtu.be/lI5DdjH0daE

"For one project, the founders of the organization, Alicia Wooten and Barbara Spiecker, had a group of children create a homemade volcano out of clay, play-dough, and empty water bottles." Link to the article: www.fxbgadvance.com/p/signs-of-f...

The sun's out, but don’t skip the sunscreen! Learn the science behind what happens when you get a tan! youtu.be/jYoSy8Kqblk

How can cocoa powder, something we drink, not be wet?! This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv @science) explains in ASL how you can dip cocoa powder in water and see it come out dry! #STEMinASL #258STEMFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #CocoaPowder

Today's #STEMsigns are protein and enzyme. You may be able to catch a few bonus words like cell, DNA, transcription, and mitochondria! youtu.be/oU8O_54clPQ Learn more signs through the ASL STEM dictionaries at atomichands.com/asl-stem-dictionaries.

Why do microwaves have spinning trays? It's not for a cheesy reason! This video stitch (@museumofscience @alex.dainis) explains in ASL the science behind microwaves and shows how you can use cheese to see the length of a wave! #STEMinASL #258STEMFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #Microwaves #WaveLength

What the heck is “googol” and how did it contribute to the birth of “Google”?

The Red List is nature’s report card and 42,000+ species are at risk. But the IUCN isn’t just tracking losses, they’re fueling comebacks. Full video: youtu.be/WRLobfDNKz8 Special thanks to Vasavi Prakash for writing the script! Thanks to Vlogbrothers for their sponsorship.

Today's #STEMsigns are Atomic Hands, Atom, and Molecule! Learn more signs through the ASL STEM dictionaries: atomichands.com/asl-stem-dictionaries.

Denied a telescope. Ignored by history. But still, Henrietta Swan Leavitt measured the universe. Her discovery unlocked the true scale of space and changed astronomy forever. 🚀✨ Thanks to Vlogbrothers for their sponsorship of this video. Full video: youtu.be/5yLmpLUeFyU

Frank Greene, one of the few dozen people to be inducted into the Silicon Valley Hall of Fame, led innovation in electrical engineering. Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku gives a glimpse into this Black Engineer's achievements. #STEMvee #BlackSTEMist Video: youtu.be/0rcaWhLNlXg

Did you search something on Google today? Dikhumo gives an overview of Google's growth in the past 20+ years, from only 10,000 searches a day in 1998! #258STEMFacts #Google #GoogleSearch #STEMinASL

You’ve walked, run, & DASHED to support our organization, both with us and from afar! We are so grateful for all of your support to reach $2,500! We cannot thank you enough! If you haven’t donated yet, your gift will still help make an incredible impact: runsignup.com/atomichands.

Come join us for our 5K fundraiser & wear your favorite STEM shirt to get a free sticker & a 20% off discount code to the STEM Shop! More info & donate: runsignup.com/atomichands. April = National Minority Health Month & Move More Month, let's get moving together!

You in NYC? Join Shiran on Saturday, April 5 at 11 am for the Dash for Deaf Organizations fundraiser for Atomic Hands! Let's meet at Central Park by 5th and E 97th; those who join us in person will get a free sticker! If you'd like to donate: runsignup.com/atomichands.

Those local to DC: Join Alicia on Sat, April 5 at 10am for the Dash for Deaf Organizations fundraiser for Atomic Hands at Kingham & Heritage Islands! If you'd like to donate ahead of the 5K walk/run, please donate here: runsignup.com/atomichands.

Guion Bluford Jr. made 4 trips to space in less than 10 years, riding on both Space Shuttles Challenger and Discovery. Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku gives a glimpse into this Black Astronaut's history and achievements. #STEMinASL #BlackSTEMist #BlackinSTEM Full video: youtu.be/FxfRSV6xWpI

Are you in or near Boston? Join Barbara on Saturday, April 5 at 10 am for the Dash for Deaf Organizations fundraiser for Atomic Hands! Let's meet at Castle Island! If you'd like to donate ahead of the 5K walk/run, please donate here: runsignup.com/atomichands.

If you are local to Boston, DC, or NYC, join us to do our 5K together! More details are coming. Mark your calendars and hang your STEM shirts out! If you are dashing virtually, please take photos and share them with us! Donate at runsignup.com/atomichands!

Why is George Washington Carver known as The Peanut Man? Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku provides historical insight into the Peanut Man, who had a significant impact on current crop-growing techniques and positively influenced many Black farmers during his time. Full video: youtu.be/Ce5LhZNuT-U

"...I often wound up trying to think in two languages at once, and certain STEM concepts felt fragmented and abstract to me..." Read Rachel Kolb's article about navigating STEM with some Q&A with the founders of Atomic Hands: rachelrkolb.substack.com/p/transformi...

Marie M. Daly was the first African American in the country to receive a PhD in chemistry. Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku explains how she helped the medical community understand how foods and diet can affect the health of the heart and the circulatory system. #STEMinASL Full video: youtu.be/c6FBYX95LuY