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Make an electroscope Activity

by David Shaw, 28 October 2021 | 1 comments

Foil strips dangling inside a cup.

By Patrick Mahony Have you ever been surprised by a static shock? This clever device can measure electrical charge!

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Raise the volume! – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 9 October 2019 | 0 comments

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This quiz we’re looking at volumes. Time to fill up on some science knowledge!

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Get in shape – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 14 August 2019 | 0 comments

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With a question about square numbers, here’s a chance to get your brain in shape! Have a go and see if you can get 5/5.     If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

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Atom pieces and dendrochronologists – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 28 February 2018 | 4 comments

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From big cats to tiny sub-atomic particles, this quiz will test your scientific know-how!

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Crystal clocks and atomic ticks News

by Andrew Wright, 29 August 2014 | 0 comments

Strontium atomic clock

One of our readers requested an article about time keeping devices, and it’s a great time for the topic. Scientists set a new record in clock precision early this year with an atomic clock that ‘ticks’ 430 trillion times in a single second. Vibrations on your wrist Most wristwatches and wall clocks today use a…

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Microscope: Higgs boson News

by Mike, 26 September 2013 | 0 comments

A table of the standard model in particle physics.

Welcome to Double Helix magazine’s Q&A section – Microscope. We take a close look at small questions full of big ideas. Q: I would like to know how a Higgs boson gives other particles their mass?

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