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.
Discover which materials make the best insulators for the home. Learn the basics of thermal physics and solar heating through this interactive investigation.
A simple activity illustrating the breaking down of colours by bleach by turning coloured solutions into colourless ones.
Discover how tilt sensors work by building your own circuit using an Arduino board. Learn the science behind these nifty sensors. Starter code available.
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.
Build a simple DC motor. This quick and easy experiment illustrates the principles of motoring, basic circuits and electromagnetism.
Design your own boat. Investigate how different materials and shapes affect movement. Master the physics of flotation with this hands-on experiment.
Build a simple suspension bridge model. Understand the forces acting on a bridge and its special structural elements. A fun activity for young engineers.
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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!
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.
DIY capacitor able to produce miniature lightning bolts with voltage in the thousand-volt range.