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Science Break: Traveling energy

Learn a little bit about the traveling power of energy through the classic game of Croquet in this edition of “Science Break.”

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05/22/2012 11:52 AM

Science Break: Sugar overload

In this edition of “Science Break,” YNN’s Burton Fitzsimmons shows us just how much sugar is in our favorite drinks.

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04/24/2012 04:05 PM

Science Break: Trick in a bottle

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows us an experiment using an egg and a bottle to demonstrate how air pressure works.

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04/17/2012 08:24 AM

Science Break: Levitating ping-pong ball

Play ping-pong without the paddle in this edition of “Science Break.”

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04/10/2012 11:52 AM

Science Break: 'Hole'-y potato

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows us how we can use air to punch a hole into a potato using a straw in this edition of Science Break.

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04/03/2012 12:04 PM

Science Break: Foamy fun

Make a fun, frothy foam with household items in this edition of “Science Break.”

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03/27/2012 01:32 PM

Science Break: Energy absorption is no ‘yolk’

Want to keep your egg from getting scrambled? Find out how in this edition of “Science Break.”

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Updated 02/21/2012 10:22 AM

Science Break: Surface tension

YNN’s Burton Fitzsimmons shows us what happens to water when it's faced with a little surface tension in this edition of “Science Break.”

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Updated 02/14/2012 08:09 AM

Science Break: Marshmallow guns

Let off a little pressure with a functional marshmallow gun in this edition of “Science Break.”

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Updated 02/07/2012 08:44 AM

Science Break: Milk bubbles

We all know milk does the body good, but it’s also fun to play with in the lab. Find out why in this edition of “Science Break.”

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01/31/2012 03:54 PM

Science Break: 'Soap' of art

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons puts soap in the microwave. Watch what happens to it in this edition of Science Break.

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01/24/2012 01:01 PM

Science Break: Unconventional lighting

In this edition of Science Break, YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons will use a microwave to light various bulbs.

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01/17/2012 11:48 AM

Science Break: Air Pressure

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows the kids at Austin Discovery School more about air pressure in this edition of Science Break.

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12/27/2011 07:06 PM

Science Break: Gumdrop Domes

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows you how to make science and engineering exciting for your children using gumdrop domes in this edition of Science Break.

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12/13/2011 10:14 AM

Science Break: Magnets and electricity

Austin Planetarium Executive Director Torvald Hessel explains magnetic fields as they relate to electricity to YNN’s Burton Fitzsimmons in this edition of Science Break.

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12/06/2011 12:06 PM

Science Break: Magic sand

Water and magic sand don’t mix. Find out why in this edition of “Science Break.”

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11/29/2011 01:53 PM

Science Break: Hair-raising electricity

The low humidity this time a year puts a static charge in the air. Learn more on the hair-raising electricity in this edition of “Science Break.”

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11/22/2011 12:22 PM

Science Break: Aerodynamics

YNN’s Burton Fitzsimmons shows us the science behind aerodynamics in this edition of “Science Break.”

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11/15/2011 01:11 PM

Science Break: Race to the 21st century

Learn more about how kids are using competition as an impetus for developing programs to run robots in this edition of Science Break.

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11/08/2011 05:01 PM

Science Break: Creating a bubbling caldron

YNN’s Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons shows you how to enhance the décor at your Halloween party this year by using dry ice. Check it out in this edition of Science Break.

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10/25/2011 02:45 PM