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Videos

  • Eco Dan

    Punk Science man Dan shows us how to save energy and resources and manage to look cool at the same time.

    • Age 11 - 14
    • Age 14 - 16
  • The ends of the universe

    Punk Science take a look at different 'end of the universe' theories, and explore why matter matters.

    • Age 14 - 16
  • Medical trials

    Punk Science carry out their unique version of medical trials, showing how drugs are tested against a placebo.

    • Age 14 - 16
  • Nanotechnology Song

    Use this song about nanotechnology to get your students buzzing for a classroom discussion.

    • Age 11 - 14
    • Age 14 - 16
  • Selective breeding

    Punk Science explore the difference between selective breeding and genetic modification.

    • Age 14 - 16
  • Pregnant Man

    What if men could have babies? Our 'Pregnant Man' film will get your students thinking.

    • Age 11 - 14
    • Age 14 - 16
  • Total Recall

    Science Museum Explainers test the properties of shape memory metals.

    • Age 11 - 14
  • Happy Nappy

    Science Museum Explainers delve into disposable nappies to examine the properties of superabsorber materials.

    • Age 11 - 14
  • Newton's Nemesis

    Science Museum Explainers demonstrate the properties of polymers, in particular oobleck, a mixture of cornflour and water.

    • Age 11 - 14
  • Nutty Putty

    Science Museum Explainers take a look at silly putty as an example of a non-Newtonian fluid.

    • Age 11 - 14
  • Plastic Fantastic

    Science Museum Explainers show the synthesis of a polymer, nylon, by reacting two chemicals.

    • Age 11 - 14