24 Brilliant Science Gifts That Are Cooler Than Zero Degrees Kelvin

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Introduce the folks at the fire to the miracles of science with powder that changes the color of the flames. It's completely safe and harmless, and the reactions will enchant anyone watching the fire crackle.

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.

Help novice astronomers more easily locate stars and constellations in the night sky with Stellarscope. This useful and geeky astronomy tool will help find both stars and constellations based on the current season – in both the southern and northern hemispheres.

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.

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.

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.

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.