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.
Understand how compasses work - and when they will malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.
DIY capacitor able to produce miniature lightning bolts with voltage in the thousand-volt range.
Build your own smartphone projector using recycled materials. Experiment with lenses to learn how they focus light and affect image quality.
Make music from cardboard and rubber bands! See how and why different strings can make different sounds.
Build a simple suspension bridge model. Understand the forces acting on a bridge and its special structural elements. A fun activity for young engineers.
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.
Clone your favourite plant! Investigate how you can turn cuttings into a new plant through this form of plant reproduction.
Design your own boat. Investigate how different materials and shapes affect movement. Master the physics of flotation with this hands-on experiment.
The iodine clock reaction investigates how mixtures at different temperatures and concentrations influence the rate at which two components combine.
Demonstrating gyroscopic precession using a spinning wheel.