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Chemical Science

Catalyst reactions

Elephant’s Toothpaste

Join Mita as we explore the science of this explosive reaction and find out how you can try it safely at home.

Chemical Science

A woman blowing bubbles from their kitchen.

Light refraction

How to Make Bubbles at Home

Today Jae shares the special Scitech recipe for bubbles!

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? It's all about density.

Physical Science

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

Refraction index

Disappearing Objects & Refractive Index

Mita shows us a sciency magic trick using the power of refractive index

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 kills germs effectively.

Chemical Science

Hands-on science experiment with toy dinosaur and bubbles.

Acid and base experiment

Fizzing Dinosaur Eggs

Make a fizzing dinosaur egg with household ingredients.

Forensic science

A petri dish of powder with purple liquid bubbling around it.

So much experimenting!

Test Mystery Powder

Tasty or toxic? Things can look similar but be completely different. Learn how to tell white powders apart with simple chemistry.

Forensic science

Shh, don't tell anyone otherwise your x-box will be gone. Text.

Kaboom!

Easy Ink Chromatography

Chromatography: it’s tough to say, but pretty easy to do. Split ink with this science experiment to do at home.

Forensic science

A test tube of suspended DNA in solution.

Analyse your own cheek cells

Human DNA Extraction

See the stuff that makes you, you! Extract your own DNA in this easy at-home science experiment.

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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!

Video

The International Space station floating through space.

Planetarium Show

To Space and Back Online Planetarium Show

Space exploration, our greatest adventure, is having a big impact on our everyday lives.

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Design

A man in a blue shirt drawing a constellation on a small square piece of paper.

Astronomy

Making a Cardboard Constellation

DIY constellations that you can make at home to view day or night.

Force and motion

A young boy standing under the night sky looking up at a shooting star.

Space and astronomy

Measuring Meteors

So, what exactly is a shooting star? Why would we want to study them?

Design

A woman holding a sycamore Seed and a paper craft project, comparing them.

Biological science

Making a Seed Spinner

Taking inspiration from nature, experiment with how you could help trees to fly with different designs of seed spinners.

Interactive

A woman writing hello using phosphorescence on a wall.

Art and science

Science Behind Scitech:
Drawing with Light

Explore the magic of ‘photons’ by creating a drawing with light, using long exposure camera settings.

Design

Sisters making craft dinosaurs on outdoor table

Biology and craft

Dinosaur Adaptations

Create your own unique dinosaur species from everyday household items.

Force and motion

A man with a bright blue shirt with a cup with string around it.

Art and science

Science Behind Scitech: Harmonograph

Learn how to combine art and science in one of our favourite exhibits, the 'Harmonograph'.

Force and motion

Think, make, try and refine

Pom Pom Catapult

Make this simple pom-pom catapult – then think, tweak, test and refine to improve the design.

Interactive

Think, make, try and refine

Make. Believe. At Home

If you love Scitech then you will love Make. Believe. At Home. With three fun activities that will inspire you to think, …

A man in a bee costume in front of an indoor bee hive.

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While we're temporarily closed, our commitment to lifelong learning continues through digital content designed for curious minds. Explore science at home with activities and experiments designed for all ages. We include easy to follow instructions using household items and ingredients.

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Elephant’s Toothpaste

How to Make Bubbles at Home

How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

Disappearing Objects & Refractive Index

How Does Heat Change Water Density?

The Science of Soap

Fizzing Dinosaur Eggs

Test Mystery Powder

Easy Ink Chromatography

Human DNA Extraction

Science Behind Scitech: Visible Bee Hive

Science Behind Scitech: Bubble Tube

Audio Guide to the Galaxy

Explosion of the Week

Wonder Kids

To Space and Back Online Planetarium Show

Making a Cardboard Constellation

Measuring Meteors

Making a Seed Spinner

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Drawing with Light

Dinosaur Adaptations

Science Behind Scitech: Harmonograph

Pom Pom Catapult

Make. Believe. At Home

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How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

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How Does Heat Change Water Density?

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Fizzing Dinosaur Eggs

Test Mystery Powder

Easy Ink Chromatography

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Making a Cardboard Constellation

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Dinosaur Adaptations

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