24 Brilliant Science Gifts That Are Cooler Than Zero Degrees Kelvin

Infect your loved ones with a healthy dose of radiation by putting them in direct contact with radioactive uranium ore. This naturally occurring ore contains an extremely low level of radioactivity that won’t actually harm you – but works great for testing Geiger counters.

Experience the mind-blowing power of science with gallium in your hands. This unique metal transforms from a solid to a liquid while in your hands because of its unusually low temperature melting point – and once you let it go it returns to a solid form.

Forget the apps and predict the weather in a visually captivating way with this weather forecaster storm glass bottle. This stylish and functional piece of decor will display one of three equally alluring patterns depending on the temperature.

The Scale of Things is the incredibly intriguing read that will change how you view the world around you. It brings together facts and figures in a scientific yet visually captivating way – embracing popular topics covering everything from science to geography to politics.

Feed your insatiable intellectual curiosity within the pages of The Book of Strange but True Science. It boasts over three hundred articles covering nearly every scientific topic under the sun – from medicine to UFOs and everything in between.

The BlissLights Sky Lite will transport you into the far reaches of space with the push of a button. It features a simplified control mechanism that easily allows you to scroll through various lighting effects, settings, and rotation.

Get an up close and personal view of the elements on the periodic table with these natural earth elements acrylic cubes. Earth’s most recognized elements like gold, silver, and titanium are all encased in crystal clear 50mm Lucite acrylic for your viewing pleasure.

Awe at the wonders of science by creating abstract and constantly changing formations using this interactive magnetic Ferrofluid lava lamp. Each lamp comes filled with 15 mL of manipulable Ferrofluide that continuously rises and falls like a traditional lava lamp.

Give your kitchen a geeky twist by storing your salt and pepper in these scientific flask shakers. These four inch tall Erlenmeyer flask containers are equipped with a periodic table styled label and a black rubber stopper to prevent the salt and pepper from spilling.

He never has to water this plant, even though it's alive. But how? It's a completely self-sustaining ecosystem. All he's gotta do is take it out of the box, follow the instructions that come with it and he's got a best plant friend for life.

Named by its inventor, famous scientist Nikola Tesla, this coil toy does more than he ever thought that it could. It plays music better than any similar loudspeaker, can light gaseous tubes and create bubbles, and requires no grounding, just plug and play.

Alcohol is a solution to a boring night, not a problem, and a science teacher is sure to enjoy doing shots with their nerdy friends from these glasses. The set includes two Erlenmeyer flasks and two beakers, and each is printed with accurate volume measurements.

Teach advanced concepts of barometric pressure and temperature using one of the world's oldest instruments. This Galileo-inspired work of scientific art teaches students of today how to interpret temperature and weather by using concepts of buoyancy and air pressure.

Break out the microscope it's time to explore the world beyond the naked eye. This set of 60 slides is filled with specimens that include animal tissues, insects, plants, and more that kids will love investigating. Sample names are marked on each slide for easy learning.

Try a new scientific topic on for size every month with a subscription box that delivers a new stem project to the door. Every box contains three experiments and gives the subscriber access to seven DVR and video lessons. Subscribers can keep the tools in the set and use them to learn from 400 DIY experiments on the MEL website.

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.

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.

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.