In this live hands on science workshop we explore the beauty of sensory bottles, the fluid dynamics behind them, and their tie to real engineering, geology, and play time fun.
Sensory Bottle Science and Those Captivating Swirls
Journey from Hesitant Science Student to Science Business
Meet Elena Timofeeva, who is the Co-founder, COO and Director of R&D at Influit Energy, LLC and Research Associate Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology. She explores nanotechnology and materials to create ways that surfaces can be modified to store electrical charge — making more efficient batteries. In this interview, Elena shares with us her …
Add A Little Light: Visualising Fluid Flows
When we add cream to coffee or a bath bomb to a tub, we see beautiful swirling colours mingling in the liquids. This is a field of study called fluid dynamics, which is just as enigmatic as it is beautiful. Although it’s easy for us to see the way the way things mingle in the …
The Magic of The Microbe Called Yeast
Of all the microbes in the world, yeast is one of the most useful for us civilised folks. The fermentation process allows beverages to brew, bread to rise, and our recent studies show that yeast also helps our guts function. 7000 year old vessels have traces of wine and beer, but not sure if it …
The Many Uses for Copper Sulphate Around the Home and in the Science Lab
Copper sulphate (also spelt copper sulfate) is a common household chemical used for getting rid of algae in ponds and a fungicide for the garden and patio. It’s so much more than that from health to industry, copper sulphate has had a full history and multiple uses. And today a small amount can go from …
Creating Revenue Streams as an Independent Researcher
Dirty Little Networking Secret
Selecting Your Extra Curricular Activities Wisely
Life Cycle of Things
Breaking Down How Your Computer Boots Up
In today’s world where all knowledge is accessible at the touch of a button, what happens when you touch the power button of your computer? When you press the power button on your computer, electric current flows through a specific power supply unit called SMPS (switching mode power supply), which converts the alternating current from …