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Science Lab: Experiments for home & school

Come inside the Science Lab and learn how to do your own experiments at home or in the classroom.

Try them yourself or download the Science at Home booklet for more fun experiments.

Raid your kitchen pantry and join Sarah as they show you how to make brightly coloured lava lamps.

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Play Noughts and Crosses with Charles, and discover how our love of games can teach AI new tricks.

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Build a DIY spectroscope with Ella to unlock light's secrets and discover how optical telescopes observe far-away astronomical objects.

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Unlock the magic of photography as Sandy guides you through making a pinhole camera in this hands-on experience.

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Sarah demonstrates how to make a balloon fireproof with only a candle and water.

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Anneshwa reveals a refreshingly quick method to make ice-cold drinks, perfect for those moments when you're in a hurry.

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Dr Florence Danila helps you understanc how different temperatures impact plants and the implications this has for climate change.

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Dr Kial Stewart shows how water density is impacted by temperature and salinity through a couple of experiments.

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Dr Angus McAndrew teaches you how to play the Polite Chocolate Game with friends while exploring how math adds fun and strategy to it.

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