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An amazing bead chain experiment [Video]
Steve Mould demonstrates the amazing properties of a string of metal beads – they seem to levitate, defy gravity, & jump out of the beaker. Why do they do that? Mould thinks he knows the answer, & watching the experiment in slow motion might explain it to some extent. If you have kids or grand-kids, definitely try this at home!
Make your own line in the road [Video]
This brief video by Koki Tanaka shows one way to draw a line on a road 🙂
A metronomic symphony – video, article
From the NPR’s science blog, here’s two videos of metronomes starting out of sync & eventually aligning with no intervention. The science behind this is also explained in this article. Fascinating if you’re a music buff or just have a curious mind. Ah, and the analogies that this triggered for me! The little metronome that wouldn’t
Bend [water] like Beckham [Video]
This experiment by Brusspup to bend water at will is captured through a camera recording it at 24 frames per second. Watch it
Nickel in water [Video]
What happens when you drop a red hot ball of nickel in a cup of water? The video is a demonstration of what is called the Leidenfrost effect, named after its discovery in 1796 by Johann Gottlob Leidenfrost.
Stacking liquids [for the kids]
Stacking liquids? Really? Have a look at this experiment (on my list to try out with the kids!)
Everything sounds better..[videos]
Ever wondered how everyday activities would sound in a concert hall? for eg, singing in the shower, or the power saw going through wood? Well, if you haven’t, check this out!