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experiment</a></h4> <p>Grab a coat hanger, compass and a battery and reenact a chance discovery that united two mysterious forces, sparked a scientific revolution and utterly transformed the course of human history.</p> <p><img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"> </p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div id="item004"> <h4><a href="/science/articles/2014/12/16/4149652.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201412/r1369351_19303118.jpg" align="left" alt="Christmas star" class="imgThumbnail">Christmas star</a></h4> <p>Celebrate the Yuletide with this classic trick. </p> <p><img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"> </p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div id="item005"> <h4><a href="/science/articles/2014/11/12/4122892.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201411/r1352252_18951345.jpg" align="left" alt="Paperclip" class="imgThumbnail">Floating paperclip</a></h4> <p>Steel is eight times denser than water so it should sink. </p> <p><img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"> </p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> </div> <div class="clear"></div> <p class="exploreMore"><a href="/science/surfingscientist/surfingscientist/#exploreMore">Explore more <span class="show lowercase"> The Surfing Scientist</span></a></p> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <div class="sideBySideWrapper"> <div id="sSlessonplans" class="sideBySide three"> <h3 class="subsiteHeading"><span class="txupdate xml"><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/science/subsites/lessonplans/latest/rss.xml" title="https://www.abc.net.au/science/subsites/lessonplans/latest/rss.xml" class="rss">RSS<span> (Latest Lesson Plans web feed)</span></a></span><a href="/science/surfingscientist/lessonplans/">Lesson Plans</a></h3> <a href="/science/video/2011/11/01/3353059.htm?topic=latest"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201111/r848058_7985942.jpg" class="frontpage" alt="Inside of a barreling wave" title=""></a> <h4><a href="/science/video/2011/11/01/3353059.htm">Making waves</a></h4> <p>Make a cool wave animation and, in the process, learn about the ebb and flow of the surf.</p> </div> <div id="sSconundrums" class="sideBySide three"> <h3 class="subsiteHeading"><span class="txupdate xml"><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/science/subsites/conundrums/latest/rss.xml" title="https://www.abc.net.au/science/subsites/conundrums/latest/rss.xml" class="rss">RSS<span> (Latest Conundrums web feed)</span></a></span><a href="/science/surfingscientist/conundrums/">Conundrums</a></h3> <a href="https://www.abc.net.au/science/surfingscientist/pdf/conundrum34.pdf?topic=latest"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201111/r862999_8296423.jpg" class="frontpage" alt="hanging in water" title=""></a> <h4><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/science/surfingscientist/pdf/conundrum34.pdf">Hanging in water</a></h4> <p><span class="isPdf"><img src="/science/css/img/icon.pdf.png" alt="Portable document format" title="Portable document format"> 598K</span><br>Is there a differerence between what something weighs normally and what it weighs in water?</p> </div> <div id="sSdemonstrations" class="sideBySide three"> <h3 class="subsiteHeading"><span class="txupdate xml"><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/science/subsites/demonstrations/latest/rss.xml" title="https://www.abc.net.au/science/subsites/demonstrations/latest/rss.xml" class="rss">RSS<span> (Latest Demonstrations web feed)</span></a></span><a href="/science/surfingscientist/demonstrations/">Demonstrations</a></h3> <a href="/science/articles/2012/09/19/3592788.htm?topic=latest"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201209/r1006476_11293365.jpg" class="frontpage" alt="Ruben chip trick" title="Ruben chip trick"></a> <h4><a href="/science/articles/2012/09/19/3592788.htm">Exploding chip tubes</a></h4> <p>Kids love chips. They also love explosions. Combine the two and you've got one of the most exciting and memorable demonstrations a teacher could hope for.</p> </div> <div class="clear"></div> </div> <a name="exploreMore"></a><h2><br>Explore more The Surfing Scientist </h2><div id="pageNavTop"></div> <h4 class="item006"> <a href="/science/articles/2014/08/20/4067852.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201408/r1316834_18180971.jpg" align="left" alt="Ice cube experiment">Ice cube experiment</a> </h4> <p class="item006 itemList">This classic experiment shows how ice can weld itself together. It was first performed in 1872, but we still don't know precisely how the phenomenon works. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item007"> <a href="/science/articles/2014/07/01/4036981.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201407/r1297626_17720824.jpg" align="left" alt="Magnet And Alfoil">Magnet versus aluminium experiment</a> </h4> <p class="item007 itemList">Magnets are spooky! Try this experiment and you'll be drawn to the curious world of physics like never before. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item008"> <a href="/science/articles/2014/04/11/3978532.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201404/r1262061_16913048.jpg" align="left" alt="Bubble ring">Blow underwater bubble rings</a> </h4> <p class="item008 itemList">Everybody loves bubbles and we're all mystified by the swirls of a vortex. Combine the two and you've got yourself the coolest trick under the sea. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item009"> <a href="/science/articles/2014/03/12/3958885.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201403/r1248055_16604395.jpg" align="left" alt="This classic prank will appeal to anyone with a penchant for plantains but don't be fooled! There's more science to this trick than meets the eye.">Banana 'candle' trick</a> </h4> <p class="item009 itemList">This classic prank will appeal to anyone with a penchant for plantains but don't be fooled! There's more science to this trick than meets the eye. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item010"> <a href="/science/articles/2014/02/11/3941558.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201402/r1235053_16320218.jpg" align="left" alt="Newspaper lever">Newspaper bottle opener</a> </h4> <p class="item010 itemList">Got a non-twist crown cap bottle but can't find a bottle opener anywhere? No worries! Master this party survival trick and you'll save the soiree, rescue the rave and become a barbecue hero. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item011"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/12/16/3910258.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201312/r1214746_15856538.jpg" align="left" alt="Balloon trick">Pop a balloon inside another balloon</a> </h4> <p class="item011 itemList">Can you inflate a balloon inside a balloon? Of course you can so here's a more challenging problem. Can you pop the inner balloon while leaving the outer one unscathed? Hint: the answer is yes but the problem is how. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item012"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/11/20/3894242.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201311/r1204128_15616465.jpg" align="left" alt="Chain siphon">Not a siphon experiment</a> </h4> <p class="item012 itemList">It looks like a siphon. It moves like a siphon. It appears to siphon itself from one bowl to another. But it's not a siphon. It's a chain that looks like a siphon. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item013"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/10/14/3868363.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201310/r1187263_15237937.jpg" align="left" alt="Footsteps on sand">Dry footprints on wet sand</a> </h4> <p class="item013 itemList">Why do your footprints look dry when you step on wet sand? Grab a balloon and some sand and let's get to the bottom of this age-old conundrum. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item014"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/08/14/3824231.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201308/r1157188_14556271.jpg" align="left" alt="Coloured ice cubes in fresh and salt water.">Salt experiment</a> </h4> <p class="item014 itemList">How and why does water mix in our oceans? And what's flipping your cordial cup got to do with it? Find out with this super-simple salty ice experiment. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item015"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/05/21/3759793.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201305/r1115931_13611919.jpg" align="left" alt="Creating a cloud in a bottle.">Cloud in a bottle</a> </h4> <p class="item015 itemList">Pump a soft drink bottle full of air, pop the top and bam! A thick, white, billowing cloud will magically appear right before your eyes. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item016"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/04/10/3730713.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201304/r1096983_13193618.jpg" align="left" alt="Swing a ringing phone inside a long sturdy sock and your audience will here the strangely familiar Doppler effect.">Doppler effect</a> </h4> <p class="item016 itemList">Swing a ringing phone inside a long sturdy sock and you will hear the strangely familiar Doppler effect. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item017"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/02/27/3699259.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201302/r1079003_12806283.jpg" align="left" alt="Sprinkle some iron filings on an old swipe card and pretty magnetic patterns appear right before your eyes.">Swipe card experiment</a> </h4> <p class="item017 itemList">Sprinkle some iron filings on an old swipe card and pretty magnetic patterns appear right before your eyes. <img src="/science/css/img/icon.video.png" alt="Article has video" title="This article has video attached" class="hasVideo"></span></p> <h4 class="item018"> <a href="/science/articles/2013/01/30/3679522.htm"><img src="https://www.abc.net.au/reslib/201301/r1065850_12533333.jpg" align="left" alt="Can you unmix a mixed-up liquid? Believe it or not, the answer is yes. ">Unmixing experiment</a> </h4> <p class="item018 itemList">Can you unmix a mixed-up liquid? 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