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A twist on the candle mystery

In a classic demonstration of the candle mystery, three lit candles of different heights are covered with a gas jar (see figure 1) and the tallest candle goes out first. This happens because carbon dioxide produced from burning has a higher temperature, so it rises and accumulates at the top of the…

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Science in a toilet-paper roll

On a roll: a humble roll of toilet paper can be used in science experiments explore diverse topics in materials science, chemistry, and physics.

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Schoolhouse scientists

Sarah Stanley explains how Becky Parker gets her students involved in particle physics at CERN. Why not get your students to join in…

       

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From methional to fried chicken

Methional played centre stage at the recent Second International Contest for Note by Note Cooking. The challenge: to make dishes containing only…

         


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