By Montana de Meillon, 1 March 2023
You’ve heard of plant-based protein, but what about food made from electricity?
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By David Shaw, 19 August 2021
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!
By David Shaw, 5 August 2021
What’s better than eating a marshmallow? How about turning it into soft, fun, edible marshmallow slime! Safety: When handling food, use clean hands and clean equipment. Items from the microwave can be hot – ask an adult to help.
By David Shaw, 7 July 2021
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 […]
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, 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, 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, 16 April 2020
Time for a tasty geological treat! Grab some ingredients and make some fossil biscuits.
By David Shaw, 6 March 2020
Here’s a fizzy treat for your mouth! But this sherbet recipe has a mathematical trick. You can use it to make as much or as little as you like. Keeping the ingredients in proportion in this way is known as scaling.
By David Shaw, 4 April 2019
When opening a tin can, chances are you’ll turn to a can opener or use a ring pull. But these are not the only ways to crack open a tin. In this activity, try using sandpaper to remove the top of a can!
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