Have you ever wondered how a balloon can hold its shape or what causes it to pop? The answer is air pressure. On this edition of FunScience, Jared Hottestein demonstrates how exactly air pushes things around and what’s so important about air pressure. Plus, he shows us how to measure air pressure at home.

Temple University’s College of Science and Technology (CST) and STEM Ed Network are proud to present FunScience Productions, the interactive program focused on providing free high-quality science lessons. Every episode brings a series of engaging demonstrations that enlighten students and teachers about the world around them in a fascinating way.