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Air plus electricity equals icecream? News

by Fiona Midson, 1 March 2023 | 0 comments

Shiny metal bioreactor with lots of pipes and a windoe showing yellow contents.

You’ve heard of plant-based protein, but what about food made from electricity?

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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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Marshmallow slime Activity

by David Shaw, 5 August 2021 | 4 comments

Pink gloop of slime.

This year’s National Science Week theme is ‘Food: Different by Design’. So let’s celebrate with some 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.

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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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Colour changing lemon tea Activity

by David Shaw, 4 March 2021 | 1 comments

Two cups of tea - one is much lighter than the other

There’s something soothing about a cup of lemon tea. But there’s some fun chemistry happening in that cup too!

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Food – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 4 November 2020 | 0 comments

Black lightning bolt in purple circle

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!

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Beeswax food wraps Activity

by David Shaw, 6 August 2020 | 1 comments

Sandwich wrapped in a wax cloth wrap.

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.

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Fossil biscuits Activity

by David Shaw, 16 April 2020 | 0 comments

Four biscuits with dinosaur prints and a toy dinosaur.

Time for a tasty geological treat! Grab some ingredients and make some fossil biscuits.

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Infinitely scaling sherbet recipe Activity

by David Shaw, 6 March 2020 | 2 comments

Small pile of pink powder on a black surface.

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.

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No can opener? No problem! Activity

by David Shaw, 4 April 2019 | 0 comments

Taking the lid off a can of baked beans.

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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