Benji is an undergraduate student at the University of Malta, currently reading for a degree in Biology & Chemistry. He has been a science communicator for two years and is one of the founding coordinators of STEAM experiments. His love for science is only matched by his desire to travel and take on new challenges.
Build your own smartphone projector using recycled materials. Experiment with lenses to learn how they focus light and affect image quality.
Discover which materials make the best insulators for the home. Learn the basics of thermal physics and solar heating through this interactive investigation.
How do elevators work? What makes them safe? Learn all about elevator operation by building your own model and carrying out a hands-on investigation.
Discover how tilt sensors work by building your own circuit using an Arduino board. Learn the science behind these nifty sensors. Starter code available.
Experiment with a simple hydraulic lifter to learn about pressure in liquids and the forces at work. Discover why hydraulics are so important in machines.
Build a simple suspension bridge model. Understand the forces acting on a bridge and its special structural elements. A fun activity for young engineers.
A simple activity illustrating the breaking down of colours by bleach by turning coloured solutions into colourless ones.
Make music from cardboard and rubber bands! See how and why different strings can make different sounds.
Build a simple DC motor. This quick and easy experiment illustrates the principles of motoring, basic circuits and electromagnetism.
The iodine clock reaction investigates how mixtures at different temperatures and concentrations influence the rate at which two components combine.