Galactic Archaeology: how we study our home galaxy
We can’t image our home galaxy from the outside, so how do we study it? Learn how astronomers unveil the dramatic past of the Milky Way and peer into its future.
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Colourful chemistry: redox reactions with lollipops
Use a lollipop to activate colour-changing redox reactions in this simple but eye-catching activity.
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Practical ocean literacy for all: ecology and exploration
The oceans cover over 70% of the surface of our planet. Try these activities to learn more about Earth’s largest habitat and how it affects our lives.
A misty way to see convection currents
Do air convection currents really move as they are drawn in textbook illustrations? Let’s make invisible convection currents visible using mist.
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