Atomic Hands
atomichands.bsky.social
Atomic Hands
@atomichands.bsky.social
Fosters curiosity in STEM through American Sign Language-centric resources, develops an engaging STEM videos, and encourages networking among Deaf STEMists.
Did you know bubble wrap was originally invented as 3D wallpaper?! Instead, it became the ultimate packing hero! #258STEMFacts #STEMinASL #BubbleWrap #History #Wallpaper
November 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains that as the fire heats the air, convection makes the warm air rise, carrying the ghosts up with it. :warning: Try this one indoors, and always with adult supervision.

See the transcript - tinyurl.com/2uex4zpk
October 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Bet you can’t guess how many drops of blood fit on a penny… This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains how surface tension, adhesion and cohesion work together! #258STEMFacts #Remix #SpookyScience #STEMFun

The video description and transcript is available to read here: tinyurl.com/mpk6ftse
October 21, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) shows how a fizzy chemical reaction between baking soda and vinegar creates carbon dioxide gas that blows up the balloon!

The video description and transcript are available to read here: tinyurl.com/4s39ptnm
October 13, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Let’s make ghost guts (a.k.a. oobleck)! This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv) explains how cornstarch + water = squishy non-Newtonian fluid science slime! Liquid when you pour it, solid when you squeeze it… spooky!

#258STEMFacts #Remix #SpookyScience #STEMFun #Oobleck
October 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Deaf teachers – took the MTEL math test? We want to hear from YOU!

The test is tough and ASL support is limited. Sharing your experience can help create better prep tools.

Take our short, anonymous survey and help future deaf educators succeed: tinyurl.com/MTELmath.
September 24, 2025 at 1:26 PM
FREE Science Adventure for Deaf 4th–8th Graders! Join us for an ASL-interpreted tour of the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.!

Date: August 15, 2025
Time: 10–11 AM

4 DAYS LEFT! Register now: bit.ly/AHExploringScience!
August 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Closest to the Sun = hottest planet, right? Nope!

Venus takes the crown, thanks to a heat-trapping, acid-filled atmosphere. 🔥

#258STEMFacts #ScienceSurprise #VenusFacts #STEMinASL
July 28, 2025 at 5:24 PM
How can cocoa powder, something we drink, not be wet?!

This video stitch (@mrs.b.tv @science) explains in ASL how you can dip cocoa powder in water and see it come out dry!

#STEMinASL #258STEMFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #CocoaPowder
June 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Why do microwaves have spinning trays? It's not for a cheesy reason!

This video stitch (@museumofscience @alex.dainis) explains in ASL the science behind microwaves and shows how you can use cheese to see the length of a wave!

#STEMinASL #258STEMFacts #TheMoreYouKnow #Microwaves #WaveLength
June 2, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The Red List is nature’s report card and 42,000+ species are at risk. But the IUCN isn’t just tracking losses, they’re fueling comebacks.

Full video: youtu.be/WRLobfDNKz8

Special thanks to Vasavi Prakash for writing the script!
Thanks to Vlogbrothers for their sponsorship.
May 11, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Today's #STEMsigns are Atomic Hands, Atom, and Molecule!

Learn more signs through the ASL STEM dictionaries: atomichands.com/asl-stem-dictionaries.
May 5, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Did you search something on Google today? Dikhumo gives an overview of Google's growth in the past 20+ years, from only 10,000 searches a day in 1998!

#258STEMFacts #Google #GoogleSearch #STEMinASL
April 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
You’ve walked, run, & DASHED to support our organization, both with us and from afar! We are so grateful for all of your support to reach $2,500! We cannot thank you enough! If you haven’t donated yet, your gift will still help make an incredible impact: runsignup.com/atomichands.
April 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Come join us for our 5K fundraiser & wear your favorite STEM shirt to get a free sticker & a 20% off discount code to the STEM Shop!

More info & donate: runsignup.com/atomichands.

April = National Minority Health Month & Move More Month, let's get moving together!
April 2, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Guion Bluford Jr. made 4 trips to space in less than 10 years, riding on both Space Shuttles Challenger and Discovery. Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku gives a glimpse into this Black Astronaut's history and achievements. #STEMinASL #BlackSTEMist #BlackinSTEM

Full video: youtu.be/FxfRSV6xWpI
March 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Why is George Washington Carver known as The Peanut Man? Emmanuel Perrodin-Njoku provides historical insight into the Peanut Man, who had a significant impact on current crop-growing techniques and positively influenced many Black farmers during his time.

Full video: youtu.be/Ce5LhZNuT-U
March 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM