Stories of science, Disney and the people behind both
Feeling Fireworks Still Missing from Disney Parks
In 2017, Disney's research division created a technology that, through the power of touch, has helped blind guests fully experience fireworks for the first time. But why hasn't this magic-enhancing invention, called feeling fireworks, shown up in any Disney parks yet?
12 Disney Quotes to Inspire White People to Be Anti-racist
12 quotes from Disney characters about taking action and speaking out about injustice
Best Movies to Celebrate Earth Day with Disney+
Can't decide what to watch on Disney+? Here's the best educational and inspirational films about animals and the planet!
Jungle Cruise Jokes: Fact or Fiction
Test your knowledge of animals with some science behind the jokes of the Jungle Cruise spiel!
Accessibility Guide for Disney Instagram
7 tips to make your Instagram posts and stories more accessible and more magical for the visually impaired and hard of hearing!
Mythbusting Mr. Incredible's "New Math"
In Incredibles 2, Bob Parr (aka Mr. Incredible) was very frustrated by his son's new math curriculum.I compare Mr. Incredible's frustration with today's parents' exasperation over Common Core Math, debunking some myths and looking back at the history of and research in math education.
How spectacular was Epcot's SpectacuLAB? From a teaching and learning perspective
Epcot's SpectacuLAB was short-lived but had a lot of really good educational value. An education researcher weighs in.
What a Bug's Life Got Wrong About Ants
A Bug's Life got some parts of ants' foraging process right, but the process is much more impressive than just following the leader.
Pixar Women, PhD Part 2
From Inside Out to Incredibles 2, here's what I think the female Pixar stars would study in graduate school!
Pixar Women, PhD Part 1
Which Pixar starlet are you most similar to, based solely on what they would study in graduate school?
Saving Elephants is the Bees' Knees
One of earth's biggest creatures is being saved by insects. Research supported by the Disney Conservation Fund is making this possible.
Astronaut Attire that Inspired Buzz Lightyear
According to John Lasseter (former chief creative officer at Pixar), the design of Buzz's suit was inspired by the suits worn on the Apollo missions. How does Buzz Lightyear's spacesuit compare to what astronauts really wear? Let's find out.
Science Behind Pixar Museum Exhibit Review
Here's my review of the Science Behind Pixar museum exhibit, with a little bit of learning theory thrown in!
What Caused Sleeping Beauty's Coma?
What caused Sleeping Beauty's coma or death-like slumber? I have a few hypotheses.
How Disney's Drop Rides Work
Two of the most jaw-dropping Disney attractions - the Tower of Terror and Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! - employ some plussed up elevators for an exciting and sometimes nauseating ride experience. Dropping 13 stories at a speed faster than freefall requires some pretty interesting science!
Science of Disney: Smellitizers
How do Disney's smell machines (aka smellitizers) work? With science of course!
How the Incredicoaster Launches
How does the Incredicoaster launch you from 0 to 55 miles per hour in under 5 seconds? With a little something called linear induction.
Princess, PhD Part 2
Some of the best and most interesting Disney characters are the unofficial Disney princesses. What would these fearless females choose to study in graduate school?

