Food Experiments

Freezing batteries

We have a look at the chemistry of batteries and what happens if you cool them down.

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Snapping Spaghetti

What happens when you snap a simple piece of spaghetti? Believe it or not, this is a question that has baffled some of the finest minds in the world. Why not have a go yourself?

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Steam explosions - the science of popcorn

Find out some of the science behind that tasty cinema snack! Why is it that you always find tiny popcorn at the bottom of your bowl?

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Fizzy Acids - what happens when you carbonate water

Discover what happens when you make water fizzy, why it then tastes so tangy and why this could cause problems for shellfish.

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Bubbles that sink - Antibubbles

Make fascinating bubbles which rather than floating on water actually sink.

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Secret messages - what makes an Invisible Ink?

How can you make sure your secret letters are only read by the right person? Invisible ink, of course! We show you how to make your own invisible ink using everyday household chemicals...

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Flubber

Make a truly irresistible rubbery solid that you just can't keep your hands off...

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Science of fruit jellies

Find an excuse for a party, make some party food, and find out why some kinds of fruit work in jelly and others don't!

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Does a mint make your mouth cold?

Does a mint actually make your mouth cold? And for that matter does chilli make it hot? We try and find out.

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Grape Plasmas

Create plasmas from a humble grape in your microwave.

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Fizzes from peroxide

Use the power of catalysis to create oxygen and relight a piece of wood, and we give the same reaction a more explosive twist.

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Impaling Potatoes

If you have ever wondered how to impale a potato with a straw? Then this experiment is for you...

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How useless is a Chocolate Teapot?

You have heard the saying, but it is meaningless unless you know exactly how useful a chocolate teapot actually is. We try to find out how thick the walls of a chocolate teapot would have to be to let you brew tea...

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Going loopy for bubbles

We discover a surprising feature of bubbles using only bubble mix, wool and a coat hanger!

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Getting water from a candle

Extract water from a candle using nothing more complex than a pint glass.

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