When you water plants, you water their roots. But how does the water travel all the way from the roots of the plant to the leaves? They are standing upright: wouldn’t that defy gravity? In fact, there ...

On July 9, we explored the science of capillary action in our new kids video series: Summer School with Live Science. In this week's installment, Live Science producer, Diana Whitcroft, will ...

Capillary action is the ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, and in opposition to, external forces like gravity. In this walking water experiment, liquid uses the ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Candles are neat, calming to some and full of science. They are made of wax and a wick which seems pretty simple. Once you light the candle, the wick burns. As the wick burns, it ...

Krissy Worth & John Krekelberg with Hands-On Discovery Center, show us some fun and simple experiments that showcase capillary action in plants! To learn more about these fun ways to teach capillary ...