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| Issue 74

Exploring radioactivity safely with potassium carbonate

Safety first: nuclear decay and ionizing radiation can be safely studied in the physics classroom using the common baking ingredient potassium carbonate.

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Earth science, General science, Physics

| Issue 73

Science on a shoestring: inspiring experiments with everyday items

Low cost, high impact: try these creative and engaging experiments that use inexpensive everyday materials to bring curriculum science to life.

Ages: not applicable;
Topics: Astronomy / space, Biology, Chemistry, Earth science, Engineering, General science, Physics, Resources, Science and society, STEAM, Sustainability

| Issue 73

Colourful electrolysis vortex in a magnetic field

Chasing rainbows: the interaction of an electric current and magnetic field in a solution with pH indicator gives amazing colour patterns as electrolysis occurs.  

Ages: 14-16, 16-19;
Topics: Chemistry, Physics

| Issue 72

The exciting future of 3D printing

From science fiction to reality: explore how continued innovation in 3D printing is supporting scientific progress in a range of different fields.

Ages: 16-19;
Topics: Careers in STEM, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Science and society