Science is often confined to textbooks and quiet classrooms, but Nick Uhas is on a mission to prove it belongs on the world’s biggest stages. The 32-year-old scientist and content creator recently appeared on America’s Got Talent, delivering a high-octane performance that left the judges “shook” and the audience roaring for more.
A Mission to Make Science “Epic”
Nick Uhas, a published chemist from Columbus, Ohio, didn’t come to AGT just to perform tricks. His goal is to show the world that science can be the most epic show in Vegas. Growing up in a family of educators, Uhas transitioned from the lab to the internet to share his passion, but he believes science deserves a million-dollar platform.
Voices from the Deep
The act kicked off with a twist on a classic party trick. While helium makes voices high and squeaky, Uhas introduced a gas that does the exact opposite. After inhaling from a balloon, his voice dropped to a deep, booming bass. The judges followed suit, resulting in a hilariously deep-voiced Simon Cowell doing his best Darth Vader impression.
Controlled Chaos on Stage
The performance escalated quickly as Uhas moved to the “Table of Science.” Enlisting the help of the judges, he demonstrated a rapid chemical reaction using 35% hydrogen peroxide and potassium iodide. Within seconds of mixing the two, a massive “elephant toothpaste” foam explosion erupted on stage, forcing everyone to retreat as the reaction expanded at lightning speed.
The Grand Finale: A Nitrogen Cloud
For his final act, Uhas performed a dramatic experiment involving liquid nitrogen cooled to -321°F and boiling hot water. With Howie Mandel’s assistance—and a fair amount of nerves—the combination created a colossal, stage-engulfing fog cloud. The visual spectacle was so intense that it momentarily obscured the entire judging panel, leaving the audience in awe of the sheer scale of the reaction.
The Verdict
Despite the chaos and the potential for things to go wrong, the judges were overwhelmingly impressed. While Simon Cowell jokingly called the performance “terrible” before breaking into a smile, he joined the others in giving Uhas a resounding “Yes.”
Nick Uhas proved that with a bit of showmanship and a lot of chemistry, science is anything but boring. As he moves forward in the competition, fans are eager to see what other explosive experiments he has up his sleeve.
Watch the full explosive audition here:
