Fire Vortex

Analyse the behaviour of fire tornados which occur naturally in forest fires by building your own fire vortex. Be amazed by this physics phenomenon!

Collapsing Metal Can WIP

Exerting a change in pressure in a metal can by creating a vacuum inside, resulting in an implosion caused by the atmospheric pressure.

Compasses: How do they work? WIP

Understand how compasses work - and how they malfunction! A great way to learn about magnetism, magnetic materials and the Earth’s magnetic field.

Floating Ping Pong Ball

Discover the physics of fluids by using air to levitate a ping pong ball in midair.

Bed of Nails

Discover the science behind a famous magic trick: lying on a bed of nails! Is it a trick after all?

Invisible Glass WIP

Understand the fascinating science of refractive indices by making glass disappear in a transparent liquid. This easy experiment will leave you speechless.

Seven-Layer Density Column WIP

Experiment with the science of density by stacking different liquids in order to make a colourful tower.

Homemade Magnet

What are electromagnets and why do we use them? Discover the physics of electromagnetism by turning a nail into a magnet using simple, household materials.

Make Your Own Projector WIP

Build your own smartphone projector using recycled materials. Experiment with lenses to learn how they focus light and affect image quality.

Arduino Tilt Sensor WIP

Discover how tilt sensors work by building your own circuit using an Arduino board. Learn the science behind these nifty sensors. Starter code available.