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A twist on the candle mystery

In a classic demonstration of the candle mystery, three lit candles of different heights are covered with a gas jar (see figure 1) and the tallest candle goes out first. This happens because carbon dioxide produced from burning has a higher temperature, so it rises and accumulates at the top of the…

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Science in a toilet-paper roll

On a roll: a humble roll of toilet paper can be used in science experiments explore diverse topics in materials science, chemistry, and physics.

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Science teachers take to the stage

Science recognises no national borders – and neither does Science on Stage, the network for European science teachers. Eleanor Hayes attended the…

   

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The resourceful physics teacher

Physics teacher Keith Gibbs shares some of his many demonstrations and experiments for the physics…

           


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