whatever your interest in science you'll find it OUT THERE!
This is Planet Science's very own back garden of science delights, where you'll find activities, experiments and online adventures of all sorts and shapes. From inspirational inventors, and the microwave oven, to deepest space and the spooky science behind all things scooby dooby doooooo!
so, what are you waiting for?
- no time toulouse (full site feature)
diagnose and treat at the speed of light or you'll lose all of your injured men. This is not a game for the squeamish or faint-hearted. Or the slow. Um - or the indecisive. Probably best if you're over 14 as well.
- an introduction to your brain (full site feature)
we've all got one, try getting anywhere without one! But do we know much about it and how it works the best?
- the five kingdoms of life (full site feature)
all (Earthly) life is here, classified and explained.
We haven’t added all the masks yet – sign up to the Planet Science Newsletter if you want to know when new ones are added over the next few years.
- mint glorious mint! (full site feature)
we aren't running 'Making a Mint' now but all the materials (except mint seeds) are available to download if you want to run your own local mint growing and product business competition. Go on, experimint! You can also read about the winners and runners up from 2007.
- a spot of agri-culture
in 2008 we asked farmer Guy Smith to keep us posted on the scientific angles of his work. He delighted us with news of a good mixed livestock and arable farm year. Here's a round up of his articles, for anyone who wants to become more agri-culturally literate, without having to watch Emmerdale.
- water down the plughole
the database is closed now but pleases explore the Coriolis Force and the effect it may (or may not...) have on your plugholes.
- get clobbered (full site feature)
ever thought health and safety was a bit dull? Not any more…this interactive will help you remember what to, and what not to, wear in the trickiest of lab situations. Pink Nighty? I don't think so!
- sound check
calling all music fans. Online sequencer, activities and factfiles.
- ten inspiring lives
african american scientists who made their mark on the world.
- club activity pack
explore science with experiments and career case studies.
- planet goth
vampires, ghouls and things that go bump in the night...
- fire facts
create your own virtual firework display plus fifty fiery facts!
- colds and flu feature
sneezes, coughs, viruses and bacteria - this fluey feature has it all - ACHOO!
- a bouquet of black
explore the world of dusky plants and try your hand at breeding a black flower.
- oh please!
the science behind celebrity in an exclusive planet science publication.
- mars - the facts
facts behind the Mars mission.
- sugar science
in association with Sugar magazine... science 4 cyber-girls!
- green scene
making the most of our environment, whether natural or urban.
- the science of cookery
what’s that on your plate? check out the menu at the Planet Science diner...
- undercover science
fancy life as a spy? Take a peek at our dossier on espionage techniques.
- ready steady science
wow-factor kitchen experiments to amuse, educate and impress.
- primary science
stories, activities and experiments for primary school scientists.
- transit of venus
it hasn't happened for a while, let's make the most of it!
- nanotechnology movie
the EU have made a movie to further understanding of nanoscale science.
- dna 50
explore the "secret of life" and how it was discovered...
- our planet - inside out
rock, minerals, volcanos, swirling ocean currents and more...
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