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Larger-than-life science guy Alan Nursall takes science on the road and challenges YOU to learn in a hands-on rodeo of discovery. Experiments any one can do touching on Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Meteorology and Technology, Science and the City does it all.
Titles in this series
2007 · 4m 27s
Build a simple electric circuit using a penicl stroke on a piece of paper to conduct the current.
2008 · 5m
Alessandro Volta created the first battery. His 'voltaic pile' used alternating silver and zinc discs separated by cloth…
2009 · 4m 30s
Broomball players rely on special shoes to keep their feet planted firmly on the ice. What makes these…
2008 · 5m 30s
Bulk containers of grainy material like rice or sugar often behave in counter-intuitive ways. They flow like fluids,…
2008 · 4m 46s
Sometimes it's hard enough just to walk on the sidewalk. How is it possible to balance on a…
2007 · 4m 56s
Why are soap bubbles spherical, and what does it take to create a different shape?
2007 · 5m 56s
Structures around the world rely on arches for support. Arches are extremely strong under compression, even in items…
2007 · 4m 45s
Here are three types of magnetism that are easily demonstrated. Two are very weak and easily overlooked, but…
2008 · 5m 37s
A rotating system requires two forces - a forward force and a force in towards the centre. If…
2008 · 4m 4s
Did dinosaurs walk around with their big tails dragging on the ground, or did they serve a more…
2008 · 4m 53s
Why do rockets propelled by air pressure work better with water inside, and how much water works best?
2007 · 4m 28s
In order to feel your weight, you have to feel the earth pushing against you. If you are…
2008 · 5m 9s
With the help of a magnet, we can undertake a simple exploration of the metallurgy of Canadian coins,…
2006 · 4m 41s
Replicate the controlled explosions unleashed inside your car engine hundreds of times every second!
2009 · 5m 34s
How is a DNA fingerprint created and what does it show? The forensics experts at Trent University help…
2007 · 5m 1s
Soap molecules get along with everyone. One end likes water and the other likes oils and grease. So…
2008 · 5m 7s
Learn about the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions. It's all about conserving kinetic energy!
2008 · 4m 10s
Skipping stones across a smooth lake surface comes down to understanding a couple of basic principles.
2008 · 5m 55s
There is some remarkable chemistry at work when ice is exposed to salt. The ice melts, but why?
2006 · 4m 18s
Air has mass and exerts pressure on the earth's surface. Differences in pressure cause the air to move!…
2008 · 4m 51s
Some simple demonstrations help us understand how sunlight is scattered as it passes through the atmosphere, and why…
2007 · 3m 47s
Why will diet pop float and regular won't? And how can a microwave help us understand the mystical…
2008 · 4m 23s
Generate electricity with some fine wire, a strong magnet, and a film canister!