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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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15 ways to have fun with food Activity

by David Shaw, 19 August 2021 | 0 comments

Small plate of coconut covered marshmallows

There’s a tonne of science in food. Here are 15 of our favourite food-related science activities to tickle your brain and tantalise your tastebuds!

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Making marshmallows Activity

by David Shaw, 14 August 2018 | 0 comments

Small plate of coconut covered marshmallows

Learn some fluffy and delicious chemistry by following this marshmallow recipe.

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Green eggs Activity

by David Shaw, 13 April 2017 | 0 comments

An egg with a green yolk in a bowl

Time for an Easter trick! There are lots of eggs around at this time of year, but this one is sure to raise some eyebrows. And when you’re finished, you can get your parents to help you cook your green egg, so you can gross out your entire family!

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Sharing some cakes Activity

by David Shaw, 15 December 2016 | 1 comments

three cakes, ready for sharing

Picture this: you’ve just bought a nice little cake, just for you. Then your friends show up, wanting a piece. Lucky for you, mathematicians have developed some pretty cool ways of sharing.

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Boil an egg Activity

by David Shaw, 22 October 2013 | 0 comments

A soft-boiled egg.

Improve your cooking with maths! Here’s some guidance to help you cook the perfect boiled egg.

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Cupcake chemistry Activity

by Pat, 1 July 2013 | 2 comments

Cooking is fun and it’s a great way to make a tasty snack. But have you ever thought about what’s going on when you cook something? Try making some cupcakes, and you’ll pick up a thing or two about chemistry.

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Anzac science Activity

by David Shaw, 25 April 2013 | 1 comments

Anzac Day is the time to stick a sprig of rosemary in your hat, watch the dawn service and bake a batch of Anzac biscuits. While I was baking these biscuits, I noticed some strange things going on.

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Pancake peaks Activity

by Pat, 20 March 2013 | 0 comments

Pancakes with ice cream and blueberries.

Here’s a tasty way to think about tectonics! Learn where many mountains come from, and at the same time, make yourself a delicious pancake breakfast.

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Imperial pie Activity

by David Shaw, 14 March 2013 | 1 comments

The measurements in this recipe are in non-metric units. You will need to change them into metric before you can make the recipe!

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