r/experiments

892 archived posts · Nov 2013 – May 2026

A Subreddit Where We Discuss and Conduct Experiments

r/experiments

This is a subreddit where we conduct and discuss experiments. Conduct a scientific experiment at home, and write about your procedures and results here, and we'll discuss. Be sure to include lots of pictures! Your experiments can be in any subject, and can be as elaborate and technical as you want them to be.

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This is a subreddit where we conduct and discuss experiments. Conduct a scientific experiment at home, and write about your procedures and results here, and we'll discuss. It's a good idea to include a lot of detail so others can replicate your experiment.

Use [Hypothesis] before the title to state that it's a hypothesis. Make . Use [Experiment] before the title to state it's a completed experiment. Use [Other] (or just nothing) for anything else

General Tips for Good Experiment Posts

Include a brief background on the subject of your experiment. A link to another webpage is good for this.
State the purpose of your experiment.
State a hypothesis
List materials.
Write a clear procedure
Present your results, and your conclusions.
Give and listen to feedback and constructive criticism.
Don't do anything dangerous / illegal
Don't do anything you are not qualified to do.
Have fun!

General Tips for Good Theory Posts

Include a brief background on the subject of your theory. A link to another webpage is good for this.
State the purpose of your theory.
Suggest a hypothesis, or just why you think the theory is true
Suggest materials that could be needed.
Suggest a procedure
Edit a link to a post if someone did the experiment
State the reason of not being able to do the experiment itself (It's illegal/unethical; I don't have the money to buy the materials; I'm not legally allowed to have the materials; If I screw up, a lot of things will be damages/I will be hurt; I don't have the time; I don't have the motivation; etc)

Note that we are not responsible for any injury or damage that results from an experiment. Be safe and responsible.

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