Kindergarteners at South Science and Technology Magnet School got a hands-on lesson in science today, with a little bit of “magic” mixed in.

Doritos are a revered snack for many. Now, scientists have found one of the ingredients in the triangle-shaped tasty tortilla chips has a superpower – it can make the skin of mice transparent.

A Virginia Tech professor will soon unveil the magic behind one of the nation’s most enduring science education series. Matthew Wisnioski, associate professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Science, ...