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The sounds of sizzle! News

by David Shaw, 17 August 2022 | 2 comments

A prawn held in chopsticks, sizzling in a pan.

Physics can be mouth-watering. Think of the sizzle as chips deep-fry. Turns out there are 3 kinds of sizzle sounds! Can you read this without getting hungry?

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The best of 2021 Update

by David Shaw, 29 December 2021 | 0 comments

Photo of a cat crouching on the ground.

The votes are in! Here are our most popular posts from 2021, including news, activities and brainteasers. There’s sure to be something here to tickle your fancy!

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Scuba-diving lizards News

by David Shaw, 21 October 2021 | 0 comments

Lizard underwater with a bubble on its head

By Cordelia Jerjen Aquatic bugs use bubbles to breathe underwater. But this natural mechanism for underwater breathing has never been thought possible in vertebrates (animals with a backbone). In a first-of-its kind discovery, scientists have found that anoles – a type of semi-aquatic lizard – share this trick.

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Foam bubble blower Activity

by David Shaw, 2 September 2021 | 0 comments

a man blowing into a bottle, with lots of bubbles coming out the end

Bubble blowers come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. This one blows thousands of tiny bubbles that you can play with. It makes a foam that lasts, so you can even shape the bubbles into towers!

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Make egg-free meringues Activity

by David Shaw, 7 July 2021 | 0 comments

Meringue and banana slices drizzles with chocolate on a plate.

Light, fluffy and oh-so-sweet, meringues are a delicious treat. When beaten, egg whites turn into an amazing foam that can be baked to perfection. But there’s also a way to make meringues without using eggs! Safety: Use clean hands and clean equipment when handling food. This activity uses an oven and beaters. Ask an adult…

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15 fabulous science activities to do indoors Activity

by David Shaw, 3 April 2020 | 1 comments

White t-shirt with circular dye patterns

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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On the pulse News

by Jasmine Fellows, 11 February 2016 | 0 comments

Screen shot of a mung bean video

Written by Emily Standen Did you know 2016 is the International Year of Pulses? Take your hand off you wrist though – this type of pulse refers to food, not your heartbeat!

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Blow bubbles! Activity

by David Shaw, 27 August 2013 | 0 comments

Keen to blow some seriously big bubbles? Try making this bubble mix!

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Bubble prints Activity

by Jasmine Fellows, 17 November 2012 | 0 comments

A tray of purple bubbles, with someone breatihng into it with a straw

Follow these instructions and create a work of art out of bubbles, while learning some maths.

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