24 Brilliant Science Gifts That Are Cooler Than Zero Degrees Kelvin

Self-Sustaining Ecosystem

You might have a low-maintenance aquarium, but how about a no-maintenance aquarium? Scatterbrained scientists whose minds are in the clouds can enjoy an earthly wonder with this globe, which uses NASA technology to maintain a totally enclosed living ecosystem.

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#2

The Scale Of Things Book

The Scale of Things is a regular sized book with mammoth proportions. It uses the size of a standard human as the base of its scale and describes things like molecules, planets, canyons, buildings, and more compared to that scale. It puts things into a weird, wild perspective that you'll find captivating.

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#3

Weather Forecaster Storm Glass Bottle

See what the weather is outside without getting your lazy butt out of bed to open a window with this seemingly magic crystal. The liquid in the glass is sensitive to barometric pressure and reacts to display the weather outside within its crystal shell.

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#4

Interactive Ferrofluid Lava Lamp

Observe the magic of magnetism in fascinating motion with a ferrofluid bottle. It appears clear but when you move a high-powered magnet to the sides of the glass, the small metal pieces spring to life and show the magnetic fields in captivating spikes.

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#5

Tesla Coil

If this was just a Tesla coil that produced really cool lights and sparks, that would be fine, but it gets better! This is a Tesla coil that plays music, too! The Bluetooth-enabled device can do everything from light the gaseous tube to play a nice crisp bass.

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#6

Microscope Phone Attachment

Get a close look at anything and everything on the go with a microscope that fits in your pocket. The set has 60x, 150x, and 300x magnifiers, an illuminator to shed light on things, an air slide to hold your specimen, and a slide case to keep everything aligned. Everything attaches to your phone via clip for simple use.

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#7

Natural Earth Elements Acrylic Cubes

Hold the building blocks of life on Earth in your hands with a set of natural elements acrylic cubes. There are cubs available for most elements that occur naturally on Earth (that's a yes on Gold and a no on Plutonium, for example). They measure about 2"x2" in size, so they offer a good view of your element.

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#8

What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

What If? is a genius compilation of answers to questions that you might have mused about but never expected a serious answer to. Learn fun facts that'll make you really fun at parties, like how fast you could drive over a speed bump and live and how many humans a T-Rex would need to eat in a day.

$15 .90

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#9

Stellarscope Stars & Constellations Finder

Find the stars and check out cool constellations whether you're in Australia or Canada with the Stellarscope. It has adjustable discs that allow you to pick the time and date and works almost like a kaleidoscope. There's an infrared light built-in to help with nighttime visibility.

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#10

Complete Arduino Beginner's Set

Build bots and motherboards out of your wildest dreams with the Mega R3 starter set. Hailed as "the most complete ultimate starter kit," there are 100s of pieces and online tutorials to help you create a tech wonder. Bonus, you don't have to solder anything yourself thanks to pin headers on the sensor module.

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#11

Constellation Projector

Take a trip to the stars every night with a projector that broadcasts a blue nebula cloud on the ceiling and the walls. The aurora it creates is accented by an array of rotating green stars to further enhance the soothing ambiance in the room.

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#12

The Book of Strange But True Science

With over 300 articles covering every scientific caption in the universe (saying under the sun wouldn't be broad enough!), The Book of Strange But True Science is a must-have for everyone from amateurs to PhDs. It's full of captivating topics that will become their go-to conversation starters.

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#13

Melting Gallium Metal

Pure Gallium melts at room temperature, so it's a fun and safe way to explore liquid metal. Put a chunk of it in a kid's hand and it'll turn to an ooze almost immediately. It's complete non-toxic and is easy to clean up with soap and water.

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#14

Radioactive Uranium Ore

Be among the few who can boast to having held something radioactive in your hands with this tin of Uranium ore. It's totally safe and great for testing Geiger counters or taking cool pictures with to show your friends.

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#15

Galileo Thermometer and Barometer Kit

Take a trip back to the time of Galileo with a barometer set that looks like one that might have sat on his desk. You won't need your weather app when you have this glass and wood sey, which interprets the temperature and air pressure in a beautiful and intuitive way with ascending and descending glass bubbles.

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#16

Microscope Slide Kit

Explore microscopic worlds with a slide kit that's got over two dozen specimens for you to observe under your microscope. The slides are compatible with all kinds of microscopes and feature all kinds of cellular structures sure to pique your interest.

$24 .99

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#17

The Chemist's Spice Set

Think of this as the periodic table of the mouthwatering elements. There are 14 flasks, beakers, and test tubes to hold the "building blocks" of a perfectly seasoned recipe. They're made of glass so they have an authentic laboratory feel to them.

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#18

Color Changing Flame Powder

Take your science to the campfire with some packets of powder that makes the flames every other color but orange. See green, purple, and blue hues after tossing the incredible powders in the flames. They're totally harmless to humans and nature, so you can feel good about using them.

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#19

Smithsonian Micro Life

Humans are intrigued by really big stuff but some of the world's wonders are ones that our eyes can't see. This book sheds light on the extraordinary world of microscopic life with bright, immersive imagery and stories about the structure, function, and more.

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#20

Plush DNA Strand

Eat, sleep, breathe, and relax with science by enjoying the company of a strand of DNA. The charming plush is about 9"x3" in size with velvety soft appendages, ACTG tags, and eyes. As if being an adorable double helix weren't enough, the toy comes with a card that tells you all about the science of genes.

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#21

This Day in Science Calendar

Discover something new about all areas of science with a day-to-day calendar focusing on innovations in medicine, technology, space, and more! The inspirational calendar is a mix of cool historical facts and tidbits about the future that'll inspire your own experiments and research.

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#22

Motor Machines Science Set

Explore the inner workings of spinning dryers, dis brakes, centrifuges and more with a STEM kit made for kids but fascinating for all ages. There are 20 physics projects to explore in this one box, which contains 50 pieces for kids to build and experiment with.

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#23

National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Set

Aspiring archaeologists are sure to dig up something interesting, make that 15 interesting things, when exploring this National Geographic kit. There are 15 real prehistoric fossils embedded in the dirt and the kit comes with real tools of the trade to unearth them.

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#24

Periodic Tableware Shot Glass Set

After making an Archimedes-level discovery, it's time to party! Fire up the fun with this set of laboratory beaker shot glasses. They hold about 40mL of liquid and come in a four-pack with two beakers and two Erlenmeyer flasks.

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#25

Elemental Cube Kit

Make science make even more sense to kids and adults alike with a set of element cubes. There are 10 in this set, each about .4" in size, comprised of the elements that are etched on the face of each cube. The cubes are 99.999% pure, and built to withstand the touch of curious hands.

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#26

MEL Chemistry Subscription Box

Enjoy a new science experiment every month and build up a laboratory of your own tools for future discoveries with the MEL Chemistry subscription box. The first box contains your equipment and a set of VR glasses and provides access to online VR videos to immerse yourself in.

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#27

Clean Water Science Kit

More advanced learners can deepen their understanding of water filtration and desalination with this fascinating kit. The kit uses active carbon, sand, and rocks to filter salt out of water and contains a book that explains the process to curious minds.

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#28

National Geographic The Science Book

The NatGeo Science book is 432 pages of incredible pictures and awe-inspiring text. It's the kind of book you can read a thousand times and still learn something new about six topics ranging from Earth science to physics, and everything from natural phenomena to genetic engineering.

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#29

DIY Potato Clock Set

The potato clock has long been a favorite of students doing a project for the science fair, but if you're a grown up who never got to enjoy it, you don't have to miss out. This kit has everything you need but the spuds to make your own electric vegetable display.

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#30

3D Drawing Starter Set

Make molecules, make robots, make your own new species of plants and more with a 3D doodler pen. It's a way to literally bring plans and blueprints to life, and comes with stencils and starter filament. It's kid-safe, too, so don't worry about burned fingers.

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#31

Professional Grade Microscope

Get the best possible look at a slide with a professional trinocular compound microscope that hooks up to your computer. It's got 40x-2000x magnification, LED illumination, an abbe condenser and an iris diaphragm, and includes a 1.3MP camera so you can share images with friends.

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#32

Women in Science Postcard Set

We've heard of Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace, but this postcard set takes learning about Women in Science to a whole new level. There are 100 beautifully illustrated cards that are as artful as they are educational. Send them to say hello to a fellow scientist, or hang as part of a gallery wall.

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#33

Illustrated Periodic Table Jigsaw Puzzle

Take a deep dive into the periodic table with an afternoon spent putting it together in puzzle form. This 1000-piece puzzle features rich illustrations that delve into the history of the elemental arrangement. Its finished size is 19.25"x26.5", large enough to make a cool poster.

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#34

National Geographic Break Open Geode Set

Geodes will always be cool, it doesn't matter if you're 12 or 92. Indulge your inner geology lover with this kit, which contains 10 geodes that vary in size from ping-pong balls to tennis balls. Stands are included to prop up the rocks after you smash them open.

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#35

Science Ninjas Game

Science is a heck of a lot more interesting if there are ninjas involved. Kids with an interest in STEM will have a full-blown hobby after playing this game, which teaches them how chemicals react through a card game that's like Street Fighter meeting chemistry class.

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#36

The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla was a weird dude and one of the most brilliant to have walked the Earth. This book delves into his incredible but tragic life, and details some of his most astounding achievements, his genius, and how he was ahead of his time. There are 16 full-color pages of photos, too, to make the book more immersive.

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#37

Magnetism Science Kit

Magnets are and always will be fascinating because they're a way to "see" the invisible workings of science. Your kid's mind will be blown when they play with this set and watch things move that shouldn't, see magnetic fields take on cool shapes, and much more.

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#38

National Geographic Amazing Chemistry Set

Chemistry doesn't have to be a daunting high school class, with this kit it can be one that your kid will look forward to. Amazing Reactions contains all the goodies needed to do 30 experiments that are sticky, gooey, runny, squishy, bouncy, and sometimes bubbly!

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#39

$70mm Refractor Telescope For Beginners$

70mm Refractor Telescope For Beginners

Amateur astronomers will be waiting excitedly for sunset with this telescope on hand. The telescope is great for beginners, has 4 magnification eyepieces ranging from 16x to 200x and a large 70mm aperture lens. It comes with a phone mount, too, to make picture-taking easy.

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#40

Science Flask Salt and Pepper Shakers

What are the elements to a good meal? No, not the ones on the periodic table, the elements to a good meal are salt and pepper! This set of shakers adds a pop of scientific fun to your chow session and are easy to refill when empty thanks to cork tops.

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#41

Rock Specimen Exploration Kit

Is it cheesy to say that this kit rocks? Because it does, figuratively and literally. It contains 12 rock specimens for amateur geologists to explore. A magnifying glass is included, along with a book to help explorers ID the rocks and learn more about where they're found.

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#42

Carl Sagan's Cosmos

Carl Sagan has been gone for years but his legacy will never be forgotten. With this book you can leaf through his take on the story of how the Cosmos evolved. From the Library of Alexandria and origins of matter to spacecraft missions, you'll read this book over and over again.

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#43

National Geographic Earth Science Explorer Set

Explore the wonders of Planet Earth in your kitchen with the NatGeo Earth Science kit. The set is great for kids who are curious about volcanoes, growing crystals, gemstones, and archaeology. The mega-kit has activities for them to explore and experience.

$29 .99

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