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DIY Science: Iron cereal
What you need: an ‘iron fortified’ cereal (we used cornflakes) the strongest magnet you can find (two ID badge magnets worked for us) some water and a stick blender What to do: Blend about 1/2 ...
National Science Week – so far
And just like that, National Science Week is almost over. But don’t worry – there are still plenty of events that you can attend over the last few days (and some sneaky ones over the next few ...
DIY Science: Elephant’s toothpaste
What you need: 125 ml 6% hydrogen peroxide (also labelled 20Vol), available from pharmacies 1 sachet dry yeast powder lukewarm water dishwashing detergent food colouring (not cochineal) empty ...
Looking for a Weekend of Wonder?
What a week it’s been! Seven days so far and hundreds of events, it’s been a sensational week of webinars, shows, workshops, DIY science, films and many more. But don’t fear, it’s not over yet. ...
DIY Science: Honeycomb
What you need: 1 1⁄2 cups caster sugar 1/3 cup golden syrup 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup water 2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda melted chocolate to serve What to do: Line a deep sided baking tray with ...
Celebrating First Nations Knowledge this Science Week
During National Science Week we celebrate Indigenous knowledge, as throughout our past, and in the present day, First Nations people and their wisdom have made significant contributions to the ...
DIY Science: See your TV remote signal
What you need: a TV (or similar) remote control a smartphone camera What to do Point the remote at yourself and look at it through a smartphone camera. Press and hold down any of the remote ...
Why, why, why? Foster the curiosity of your junior scientist
Young children are natural scientists. The curiosity about the world around them starts early and once they are talking the constant question of "why?" means they are well on track to being ...
Asking and Answering the Big Questions
This National Science Week is the first of its kind and arrives at a time when there is increased pressure on science to answer the ‘Big Questions’. But science has been answering the Big ...
DIY Science: Jelly lenses
What you need: jelly (of one or more colours) a flat-based container cutting board knife torch hair comb What to do: Make some firm jelly in the container (use half the normal amount of water). ...