Fantastic feats: magic with money
You’ll need to put your money on the table for this batch of tricks, then use your scientific knowledge to make ‘cents’ of what happens!
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You’ll need to put your money on the table for this batch of tricks, then use your scientific knowledge to make ‘cents’ of what happens!
Aeolus – a new laser-equipped satellite – is designed to give meteorologists the comprehensive wind data they need for better weather forecasting.
Explore the science of sound and electromagnetism with this practical build-it-yourself activity.
As a lightweight, super-strong metal, beryllium is an engineer’s dream – but it also has some less convenient qualities.
For hundreds of years, telescopes have helped astronomers unravel the mysteries of the Universe. But what’s involved in making – and maintaining – the complex instruments of today?
Fracking is a hugely controversial technology, so it’s worth taking a closer look at the science behind the headlines.
Roll up, roll up! We bring you some more fantastic feats to challenge and entertain – and to showcase some physics, too.
A species of dandelion is leading the way towards sustainable rubber. Find out how, by growing this unusual plant yourself and extracting the rubber from the roots.
Shark skin is adapted for energy-efficient swimming in remarkable ways, some of which are now being copied by designers and engineers.
Repairing a fusion device can be challenging for humans. Drones may be the answer.
Fantastic feats: magic with money
Forecasts from orbit
Hearing waves: how to build a loudspeaker
Elements in focus: beryllium
Reflecting the Universe: building the world’s largest telescopes
Ten things you might not know about fracking
Further fantastic feats: falling and bouncing
Turning dandelions into rubber: the road to a sustainable future
Design inspiration: the secrets of shark skin
Fusion drones: robot technicians for nuclear devices