By David Shaw, 26 May 2021
Here’s a puzzle that’s easy to set up, but surprisingly tricky to solve. See if you can swap two counters just by sliding them!
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By David Shaw, 13 May 2021
Here’s a great trick of the light that looks like magic. Put a picture into water, and the colour disappears! And the best thing is, the colour comes back when you take the picture out again.
By David Shaw, 28 April 2021
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter has made history by flying on Mars. To celebrate the first flight of a copter on another planet, here’s a simple unpowered helicopter you can build at home!
By David Shaw, 15 April 2021
Can you blow a paper ball into a bottle? It sounds easy, but it’s harder than you think!
By David Shaw, 25 March 2021
Are you looking for some fun activities to fill your Easter break? Check out these seasonal suggestions!
By David Shaw, 18 March 2021
Here’s a great excuse to get your parents to buy lollies! All it takes is some warm water to reveal a beautiful rainbow.
By David Shaw, 4 March 2021
There’s something soothing about a cup of lemon tea. But there’s some fun chemistry happening in that cup too!
By David Shaw, 18 February 2021
Mushrooms are strange looking things that grow out of the ground, but what do they actually do? Uncover their secrets, and find the beautiful starburst they have hiding inside them!
By David Shaw, 27 January 2021
Have fun and give yourself marbled nails while learning more about chemistry.
By David Shaw, 18 December 2020
It’s the silly season! Looking for a way to celebrate with science? Try this collection of hands-on activities.
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