Try it for yourself

Roll up your sleeves and try out some physics in the comfort of your own home or while you're out and about.

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Quest

Ever heard of geocaching? Try it out for yourself this summer with Quest, our high tech treasure ...

Physics in the Field

Physics in the Field

It’s time to dig out our wellies and waterproofs again – Physics in the Field is back ...

Food Physics

Food Physics

What has physics got to do with as pint of Guinness or a cup of tea? Find out here.

Spooky Science

Spooky Science

Have you seen the Spooky Science show at Butlins? Step into our haunted house to find out more ...

Know How Now

Seen our amazing facts posters? Find out more about the physics behind them here.

SciCast Physics

Can you explain how a boomerang flies, why tin cans make great bongos or the best shape for a ...

Science Places

Scienceplaces brings you a collection of interactive information and audio tours on sites of ...

Big Bang books

Big Bang Books is a collection of reading guides and reviews for books with real physics in them.

Lab in a lorry

Climb on board a Lab in a Lorry – a mobile physics laboratory touring schools throughout the ...

Antarctica Blog

During December 2007, 11 young explorers taking part in an expedition to the Antarctic region wrote ...