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.
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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, 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.
By David Shaw, 4 November 2020
By Krishitha Gopalakrishnan Everything is related to science. Take your food for example. Carrots, burgers, ice-cream…you name it! Let’s see how well you know your food with a few questions!
By David Shaw, 10 September 2020
What happens when you cover an egg in soot? It gets super black, but also super shiny!
By David Shaw, 6 August 2020
Here’s a fun way to keep your food fresh! Make your own food wraps, and reduce the amount of plastic wrap you use. Safety: This activity uses a hot iron to melt wax. Ask an adult for assistance.
By David Shaw, 17 June 2020
There are some giant things lurking in these questions. Some of them are easy to spot, and others are hidden. Can you uncover all the answers?
By David Shaw, 9 April 2020
What happens when a bubble pops? Does it make a sound? What causes that sound? A team of French scientists have all the answers.
By David Shaw, 3 April 2020
Staying home to slow the spread of COVID-19? We’ve got some ideas to help you pass the time, even if you’re stuck indoors. Time to gather up materials from around the house and do some science!
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