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Ice sea level rise

What’s Causing Sea Levels to Rise?

Data shows us that sea levels are rising, but what exactly is causing this? Find out why through these experiments you can do …

Psylliy Slime

Try one of our favourite slime recipes! Slime is a quick and fun substance to make at home, plus it involves some really …

Halocline

Water Salinity and Density of Salt Water

In this experiment, discover how the density of salt water can create interesting effects in nature.

Botany

How do flowers drink water?

Just like you, plants need water to survive. But how do they drink?

Catalyst reactions

Elephant’s Toothpaste

Explore the science of this explosive elephant toothpaste experiment, and try your own version at home.

Light refraction

How to Make Bubbles at Home

Watch Scitech Presenter Jae as she shows you how to make bubbles at home!

Refraction index

Disappearing Objects & Refractive Index Experiment

Scitech presenter Mita shows us a sciencey magic trick using the power of refractive index.

Liquid density

How Do Fish Maintain Neutral Buoyancy?

Why don't fish float to the top of water or sink to the bottom when they swim? Join Scitech presenter Ryan as we explore how …

Convection currents

How Does Heat Change Water Density?

Discover the scientific secrets behind our most important resource - water, in this hot water and cold water experiment

Understanding hygiene

The Science of Soap

Discover the soap science, the superhero designed to kill germs effectively.

Zoology

Science Behind Scitech: Visible Bee Hive

Scitech is still a hive of activity… for our bees!

Density

Science Behind Scitech: Bubble Tube

Come behind the science of our bubble exhibit as Jae explains why they rise to the top.

Safety first, science second!

Find a Space to Experiment Safe

At Scitech we love to encourage everyone to get curious and start experimenting. But, as we always say, safety first science …

Food Safety While Experimenting

Steven takes you through some important safety tips for keeping food and drink separated from chemicals while experimenting.

Cleaning up Spills While Experimenting

Steven takes you through some important safety tips for keeping yourself and your pets safe while experimenting.

Experimenting with Chemicals

Steven takes you through some important safety tips for keeping safe while experimenting with chemicals.

Podcast

Audio Guide to the Galaxy

Audio Guide to the Galaxy is an interstellar podcast series that allows you to stargaze from the comfort of your home.

Explosions

Explosion of the Week

Get ready to be blown away, our science presenters demonstrate awesome explosions and explain the science behind them.

Podcast

Wonder Kids

Perk up your ears, because we've got a super science podcast for the younger ones where we answer curious questions asked by kids!

Dressing for Success

At Scitech we love to encourage everyone to get curious and start experimenting. But, as we always say, safety first science …

Physics

Tinker and Create: Rubber Band Cars

Create your very own moving vehicle in this imaginative Tinker and Create activity.

Physics

Tinker and Create: Building Boats

This Tinker & Create challenge is all about boats, buoyancy, and building a unique cargo vessel.

Tinkering

Tinker and Create: Toy Dissection

Bring your curiosity with you for this incredible Tinker and Create challenge – and have a look inside a toy to find out how …

Astronomy

Moon Journal

Your mission is to set aside some time each day to look at the Moon and record your observations in a Moon journal.

Sustainability

Plastic ID

Plastic is everywhere in our lives – but do you know exactly how much stuff in your home is made of plastic? Let's investigate!

Fashion and sustainability

Sustainable Sneakers

Step into the world of sustainable fashion and apply your STEM skills to design and construct your own sustainable sneakers!

Physics

The Perfect Playground

Learn simple physics concepts and critical and creative thinking skills through outdoor play.

Zoology

Backyard Bird Count

Go on an adventure to learn about the birds in your area and build a habitat that will attract more native species.

Zoology

Build an insect hotel

Help maintain a healthy ecosystem in your own backyard, by building an insect hotel for our littlest critters.

Biology

Start your own worm farm

Despite their teeny-weeny size, worms have a huge influence over the health of our planet. Discover how to start your own …