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.
Clone your favourite plant! Investigate how you can turn cuttings into a new plant through this form of plant reproduction.
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.
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Mix some colours using an Arduino Uno to control an RGB LED. Introduction to microcontroller programming. Sample code available. Great for beginners!
Demonstrating gyroscopic precession using a spinning wheel.
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.
The iodine clock reaction investigates how mixtures at different temperatures and concentrations influence the rate at which two components combine.
This intriguing experiment tests the time it takes for the brain to process what it is seeing into reacting and taking an action.
Design your own boat. Investigate how different materials and shapes affect movement. Master the physics of flotation with this hands-on experiment.
Understand how compasses work - and when they will malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.