By Jasmine Fellows, 29 January 2020
Here’s a quiz to sink your teeth into! How much do you know about crunchy science?
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By Jasmine Fellows, 5 December 2019
Written by Celia Berrell A small steel ball in a short smooth tube held in place by a spring, is the kind of switch that works in a twitch and starts an exploding thing.
By Jasmine Fellows, 18 September 2019
Written by Kerry Dent Difficulty: Tricky On the expedition’s small BBQ, only two potato cakes will fit at the same time.
By Jasmine Fellows, 15 August 2019
Is there a chemical element you love the most? To celebrate the International Year of the Periodic Table in 2019, Double Helix is running a poetry competition for school-aged students with support from the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Meet our chemistry expert and competition judge, Michelle Neil!
By Jasmine Fellows, 6 June 2019
Double Helix magazine is looking for your questions! Our Microscope column answers the most intriguing science, tech, engineering and maths queries you can throw at us.
By Jasmine Fellows, 18 April 2019
Here are two egg experiments in one! Turn your eggs rubbery by dissolving their shells, and then make one grow and the other shrink with the power of salt water.
By Jasmine Fellows, 27 September 2018
It’s exciting to get swept up in the fictional world of a good movie, but do you ever wonder if the story line is really possible? Sit back and pass the popcorn as we take a closer look at the science and technology behind Ant-Man and The Wasp.
By Jasmine Fellows, 12 September 2018
There’s something for everyone in our mixed bag. Try this fun mix of questions from across the sciences.
By Jasmine Fellows, 28 August 2018
It’s time to push the limits! Can you take it to the maximum and get a high score?
By Jasmine Fellows, 28 February 2018
Double Helix magazine is excited to announce that we’re merging our newsletters Science by Email and Maths by Email, and adding a splash of technology and engineering news. Keep an eye out for our new look email, called Double Helix Extra!
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