Science gadgets and science toys

Trust in God is one thing. Most scientists here would probably reject it as the basis of their existence. It's hardly verifiable, very uncertain an...

For someone who is in contact with chemicals such as sodium chloride and dihydrogen monoxide on a daily basis, handles all kinds of acids and bases...

You call it “baking”, we call it “experiment observing the qualities of different chemicals under the influence of continuous heating”. And for tha...

Let’s talk about dihydrogen monoxide (DHMO). This colourless and odourless chemical is extremely dangerous and yet we all come into contact with it...

It has been over 1000 years since the Vikings struck fear into the whole of Europe, yet even today we are still struck with awe. That is because ap...

While electronics certainly is a complex and fascinating field, many newcomers are put off by the sheer amount of complex information out there. Wh...

Another piece from our own geek jewellery line: the DNA Molecule Earrings. Yay! :)Could you imagine a more personal gift than a small piece of DNA?...

We all know the saying that cooking is an art and baking is a science. After all, even the most messed-up dinner can be salvaged, whereas just a mi...

Are you an optimist or a pessimist? Simply look at the glass and tell us if it's half full or half empty ...Everyone knows this pseudo-scientific p...

You call it “baking”, we call it “experiment observing the qualities of different chemicals under the influence of continuous heating”. And for tha...

We proudly present our Geek Gems. Finally, us geeks don't need to build our own jewellery from old electronic parts anymore, or wait for a snowflak...

The moment you find the element of surprise in a periodic table would, logically, be a rather accidental one, since it has to be surprising.But if ...

The Society for Physics needs your help! You are certainly familiar with Schrödinger's famous thought experiment: essentially, it is about extendin...

It has been known for a few hundred years that the earth is not the centre of the universe, but revolves around the sun. However, there still seem ...

There are different techniques you can use to help you with your chemistry lessons. One way is with the help of jokes: Helium comes into a bar. The...

The English word engineer is on Wikipedia's list of the most commonly misspelled words.Problems with that word also exist in other languages. ...

Back in the old days, pluto was still a planet. Remember? What great times they were! But a few years ago, Pluto lost his status as a "real&qu...

Tutoring in math for desperate people is no problem - after all, you are always helpful and a nice person. So just pass on your number, where you c...

Are you totally into flower power, wild check patterns on wallpaper and flared pants? Then this Rocket lava lamp is just the thing for you! Lava la...

There's a war coming! A war for the human body! But instead of fighting off foreign threats such as bacteria and viruses, the organs are turning on...

If you're interested in the inner workings of our universe and what makes it tick, you'll sooner or later encounter the periodic table. In this han...

Maybe the Borg should re-think their dress code and instead, put on the Resistance is futile T. Shirt which would be better than wired overalls tha...

OK, you're allowed to admit it: Maths was your favourite subject at school and you just couldn't get enough of it, right? And even today ...

All the non-geek heavy metal fans includes AC/DC within their beloved rock bands. We, of course, know where the name came from and what it all mean...

In physics, you can find many renowned scientists and theorists that are good role models. But the smallest role models are often overlooked in the...

Don't we all dream of constructing our own robot? Unfortunately, pretty much anything beyond a fighting machine designed for Robot Wars can be pret...

Sheldon: "The best number is 73. Why? 73 is the 21st prime number. Its mirror, 37, is the 12th and its mirror, 21, is the product of multiplyi...

Well, good old normal distribution... What could be more beautiful than the balanced rise and fall of the Gaussian bell curve? Even those who don&#...

“Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change” – no less a person than Stephen Hawking said this sentence. And he is right: On this Intelligence ...

The average nerd prefers his coffee black. No milk, no sugar, no frills. But from time to time, a latte macchiato, crema or some other fancy form o...

The cute robots from the varikabi line have proven that it’s possible to build fascinating robots without years of experience or complicated tools....

Since its launch in 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope has captured numerous stunning images from faraway parts of space: striking comets, undiscover...

“You CAn’t USE a Pie chARt To DrAw A 3D RoOM” – said everyone who has not seen this t-shirt yet!Just one look at the Corner Pie Chart T-Shirt! shou...

The protons are doing it right: They always stay positive. We should take them as role models :)

" Why can't we be together ?"... because "It is complex."Has this ever happen to you? You wanted to be together with someo...

No wonder protons are such strong forces of attraction - their positivity is irresistible. And it's the same thing with people, so why don't you ta...