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Chemical Science

A woman in a blue shirt pouring a gas from a jar over a candle's naked flame.

Combustion Triangle

Invisible Fire Extinguisher

Learn how a fire burns and the chemical reaction behind combustion.

Physical Science

Ice sea level rise

What’s Causing Sea Levels to Rise?

Data shows us that sea levels are rising, but what exactly is causing this? Find out why through these experiments you can do …

Chemical Science

A man looking intently at two jars of coloured liquid stacked on top of one another for an experiment.

Halocline

Water Salinity and Density

In this experiment, discover how the density of salt water can create interesting effects in nature.

Chemical Science

A woman sitting behind 4 cups of water with coloured food dye and paper flowers inside.

Botany

How do flowers drink water?

Just like you, plants need water to survive. But how do they drink?

Chemical Science

Catalyst reactions

Elephant’s Toothpaste

Explore the science of this explosive elephant toothpaste experiment, and try your own version at home.

Chemical Science

A woman blowing bubbles from their kitchen.

Light refraction

How to Make Bubbles at Home

Watch Scitech Presenter Jae as she shows you how to make bubbles at home!

Physical Science

A woman holding a test tube into a large container of water running an experiment.

Refraction index

Disappearing Objects & Refractive Index

Scitech presenter Mita shows us a sciencey magic trick using the power of refractive index.

Physical Science

A man in a blue shirt holding two shark cut outs labelled water and oil in front of a fish tank.

Liquid density

How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

Why don't fish float to the top of water or sink to the bottom when they swim? Join Scitech presenter Ryan as we explore how …

Chemical Science

A man in a blue shirt holding a clipboard over a jar of red water next to a jar of blue water for an experiment.

Convection currents

How Does Heat Change Water Density?

Discover the scientific secrets behind our most important resource - water!

Chemical Science

Presenter with ingredients on how to make effective soap at home.

Understanding hygiene

The Science of Soap

Discover the science behind superhero soap that's designed to kill germs effectively.

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Video

Two people in white bee suits cleaning an indoor hive next to a building.

Zoology

Science Behind Scitech: Visible Bee Hive

Scitech is still a hive of activity… for our bees!

Video

A woman in Scitech standing next to the bubble exhibit explaining the science behind bubbles.

Density

Science Behind Scitech: Bubble Tube

Come behind the science of our bubble exhibit as Jae explains why they rise to the top.

Audio

Mum and daughter pointing at a night sky full of stars.

Podcast

Audio Guide to the Galaxy

Audio Guide to the Galaxy is a new interstellar podcast series that allows you to stargaze from the comfort of your home.

Video

A man about to pop a red balloon with a flame on a stick.

Explosions

Explosion of the Week

Get ready to be blown away, our science presenters demonstrate awesome explosions and explain the science behind them.

Audio

Podcast

Wonder Kids

Perk up your ears, because we've got a super science podcast for the younger ones where we answer curious questions asked by kids!

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Force and motion

Scitech presenter holding car model made of Popsicle sticks and milk bottle caps.

Physics

Tinker and Create: Rubber Band Cars

Create your very own moving vehicle in this imaginative Tinker and Create activity.

Force and motion

Scitech presenter holding boat made from household items including plastic and can holders.

Physics

Tinker and Create: Building Boats

This Tinker & Create challenge is all about boats, buoyancy, and building a unique cargo vessel.

Design

Tinkering

Tinker and Create: Toy Dissection

Bring your curiosity with you for this incredible Tinker and Create challenge – and have a look inside a toy to find out how …

Interactive

A graphic image of a cat next to a tree looking up at a moon.

Astronomy

Moon Journal

Your mission is to set aside some time each day to look at the Moon and record your observations in a Moon journal.

Design

Woman ties up shoelaces on sneakers. Close up view.

Fashion and sustainability

Sustainable Sneakers

Step into the world of sustainable fashion and apply your STEM skills to design and construct your own sustainable sneakers!

Interactive

Caucasian boy sitting on the kitchen floor, sorting out the recycling in to blue box. He is holding two plastic bottles on his face, pretending to look thru binoculars. Sunny day interior.

Sustainability

Plastic ID

Plastic is everywhere in our lives – but do you know exactly how much stuff in your home is made of plastic? Let's investigate!

Interactive

An insect hotel made up of three hexagon-shaped frames sits in a garden with pink flowers

Zoology

Build an insect hotel

Help maintain a healthy ecosystem in your own backyard, by building an insect hotel for our littlest critters.

Force and motion

A graphic image of a dog next to a playground.

Physics

The Perfect Playground

Learn simple physics concepts and critical and creative thinking skills through outdoor play.

Interactive

Biology

Start your own worm farm

Despite their teeny-weeny size, worms have a huge influence over the health of our planet. Discover how to start your own …

Interactive

A woman and child reading a book next to a tree on an outdoor swing.

Zoology

Backyard Bird Count

Go on an adventure to learn about the birds in your area and build a habitat that will attract more native species.

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Invisible Fire Extinguisher

What’s Causing Sea Levels to Rise?

Water Salinity and Density

How do flowers drink water?

Elephant’s Toothpaste

How to Make Bubbles at Home

Disappearing Objects & Refractive Index

How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

How Does Heat Change Water Density?

The Science of Soap

Science Behind Scitech: Visible Bee Hive

Science Behind Scitech: Bubble Tube

Audio Guide to the Galaxy

Explosion of the Week

Wonder Kids

Tinker and Create: Rubber Band Cars

Tinker and Create: Building Boats

Tinker and Create: Toy Dissection

Moon Journal

Sustainable Sneakers

Plastic ID

Build an insect hotel

The Perfect Playground

Start your own worm farm

Backyard Bird Count

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Invisible Fire Extinguisher

What’s Causing Sea Levels to Rise?

Water Salinity and Density

How do flowers drink water?

Elephant’s Toothpaste

How to Make Bubbles at Home

Disappearing Objects & Refractive Index

How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

How Does Heat Change Water Density?

The Science of Soap

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Science Behind Scitech: Visible Bee Hive

Science Behind Scitech: Bubble Tube

Audio Guide to the Galaxy

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Tinker and Create: Rubber Band Cars

Tinker and Create: Building Boats

Tinker and Create: Toy Dissection

Moon Journal

Sustainable Sneakers

Plastic ID

Build an insect hotel

The Perfect Playground

Start your own worm farm

Backyard Bird Count

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