Science and medicine engagement and outreach Science Lab: Experiments for home & school Are rocks magnetic? Summary Dr David Heslop from the ANU Research School of Earth Sciences shows you how to test and understand the magnetic properties of rocks. school Degree program Degree programs Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science Advanced label Research theme Research themes Earth & Marine Sciences Physics Asset type Science at home Related content Magic vs Science: how do magicians do it? A magician never reveals their secrets... but I can! In this science video Renee investigate the 'tablecloth' magic trick with some help from Newton himself. Read more Walking on Water: Surface Tension Ever wondered how insects are able to walk on water? Come and explore the wacky world of surface tension. Read more Error Detection and Correction Join Jenny as she teaches a game that demonstrates how computers can detect and correct errors in files and messages. Read more Subscribe to receive new experiments as they become available Email Address * Subscribe