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Magic colouring Activity

by David Shaw, 13 May 2021 | 1 comments

Drawing of a butterfly half emerged in water, the top half is coloured.

Here’s a great trick of the light that looks like magic. Put a picture into water, and the colour disappears! And the best thing is, the colour comes back when you take the picture out again.

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Make a watermark Activity

by David Shaw, 4 October 2018 | 0 comments

If you want to write a secret message, we’ve got a simple technique for you to try. Time to work on your watermark!

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Twisted snowflake Activity

by David Shaw, 27 September 2017 | 0 comments

A strange shape with rotational symmetry

Have you ever made a paper snowflake? Here’s a different twist on a classic craft activity.

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Anamorphic art Activity

by David Shaw, 23 April 2013 | 0 comments

Check out this trick! By colouring in boxes, you can make a strange blobby picture that transforms when reflected in a curvy mirror!

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Mirrored molecules Activity

by Pat, 23 February 2013 | 0 comments

Symmetry can be tricky, especially when you’re a chemist. Grab some plasticine and discover why a mirror doesn’t always make a perfect copy.

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