By David Shaw, 30 November 2022
These questions will help you to see the light. Take the quiz and see if you shine brightly.
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By Mike McRae, 26 October 2022
When we look at a very bright object and then look away from it, why do we still see the object’s outline?
By David Shaw, 25 November 2021
Ever wondered how TVs can make so many colours? Make some coloured torches and learn to blend like a TV in this activity from our book, Puzzles and Projects.
By David Shaw, 3 April 2020
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!
By David Shaw, 4 October 2018
If you want to write a secret message, we’ve got a simple technique for you to try. Time to work on your watermark!
By David Shaw, 28 June 2018
Find out more about invisibility by hiding a glass jar in plain sight. Then, use the jar to create a clever illusion, making a rock appear to float mysteriously!
By Andrew Wright, 17 October 2014
What will make our future brighter? For thousands of years our lives have been lit by the Sun, by stars, by fire. Electricity brought new types of lights, ones we can summon at the flick of a switch.
By David Shaw, 7 October 2014
Have you ever wanted to measure something truly ridiculous? With a lamp and a piece of paper, you can answer a silly sounding question: How bright is the Sun?
By Jasmine Fellows, 13 June 2014
Written by Sarah Kellett A whispering gallery of light has made the world’s most sensitive thermometer yet.
By David Shaw, 2 May 2014
Written by Sarah Kellett Have you ever wanted to own a microscope? This jelly lens can turn any phone camera into a magnifying machine!
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