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At Home Experiments

With at-home science experiments for kids you can explore possibilities, ask questions, and learn together.

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Forensic science

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

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.

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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We're open on Australia Day from 10am - 4pm. Step into an iconic Australian landscape in Earth Matters or come celebrate with our awesome Aussie animal puppets. 🍂🦘 . Plus, plan ahead and book your tickets online to go in the draw to WIN $1,000! (Link in bio for tickets.)

Woah, it's a willy willy! 💨 . This dusty vortex of air can occur on hot days when the sun heats up the ground. The hot air expands and rapidly rises through cooler, denser air and any sideways movement, like a gust of wind, creates a twisting spiral column. They typically occur in desert or arid areas, like the Pilbara. . 📸: @hellhathnofurylikea_womanstorm . . . #willywilly #weather #weatherphotography #weatherscience #wind #pilbara #desert #science #sciencefact

It's been a busy week for these Future Health Professionals! 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️ . From intensive practical workshops including suturing, infant emergency care and surgical scrubs, to conversations with health professionals like Prof. Fiona Wood, participating Year 11 & 12 students have gained valuable hands-on experience in medical health. . We're always so proud to work on this positive and impactful program with Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, helping shape students' STEM careers in health and medical science.

The Pleiades star cluster features in all kinds of cultural stories. ✨📖 In some Aboriginal Australian stories they’re the Seven Sisters, and several indigenous American groups refer to them as a band of brothers. In a neat coincidence, scientists think those stars are siblings as well! 👭 . Find the latest episode on your podcast app of choice, or visit the website (link in bio). . 📸: @nasa /JPL-Caltech . . . #nightsky #astronomy #stars #stargazing #underthestars #space #spacepodcast #sevensisters #pleiades #starsiblings

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