Science Gifts, Solved.

handcrafted, curated + customized by scientists + artists.
open daily

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Shop daily Wed-Sat 11a-8p & Sun-Tue 12-6
Studio Holiday Closure Alert

Custom Circuit Board Art orders placed after December 11 ship January 8. The studio will be closed Dec 20-Jan 2: orders will resume being shipped when the studio reopens.

Thank you & Happy Holidays!
Try science at
The Craft Lab

Dive right in and try a science project! We offer near-daily events that combine art and science for both kids + adults, and most are free.

The Craft Lab is located within Because Science at
1759 Columbia Rd NW

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Stop by for gift suggestions (we know our stuff!), events, or just a curious browse.

Because Science Store
1759 Columbia Rd NW
(571) 549-8028
Open Daily: Wed-Sat 11am-8pm & Sun-Tue 12-6

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We bridge the gap between art and science, celebrating diversity in STEM through a broad range of science-inspired gifts.

Some we even make ourselves. Our exclusive Circuit Breaker Labs collection of art, jewelry, and more is handmade from upcycled circuit boards in our very own design lab.

Reactions from our Customers

★★★★★

I love this shop!!! I come back to them over and over again for their amazing, high quality, and creative products. Keep up the amazing work!

BJ W.
South Ogden, UT
★★★★★

Really well made, great quality and arrived quickly. Perfect gift for a hard-to-shop-for computer engineer!

Emily W.
San Mateo, CA
★★★★★

Got this as a gift for a research colleague as he was starting his first job in industry after graduating with his PhD. He loves it.

Allison M.
Alexandria, VA
★★★★★

These ornaments turned out amazing! They were shipped in these cute gift boxes which made Christmas wrapping a breeze. I gave this to my brother who is a software engineer. I actually got a smile out of him when he saw it!

Carrie S.
New York, NY
★★★★★

Really great gift for my nerdy husband. I had some questions and response time was quick. Love the product and the customer service.

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Tash V.
Hyattsville, MD

ART + SCIENCE =

Our Exclusive Circuit Breaker Labs Collection

Handmade

Artfully crafted gifts from discarded bits and bytes.

Recycled

Transforming e-waste into jewelry, art, decor, and more.

Scientist-Made

Unique designs created by an art-loving chemist.


Customize It

We can make just about anything out of recycled circuit boards. Great for corporate gifts or hard-to-shop-for people. Because science is also personal.

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AweSTEM People

We champion women, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ in STEM to inspire budding scientists. Because science and creativity have no limits.

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