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Season 2
What makes a cloud rain? Alex is making a splash in the lab creating a colourful raincloud with food dye and shaving cream!
How else can you blow up a balloon? Michelle is blowing up balloons for her big balloon party, but she is running out of puff! Bursting with fun facts, this episode shows how gas can blow up balloons.
Can you make snow that isn't freezing cold? There's snow place like home to create your own winter wonderland! Find out how to make your own snow with Alex using bi-carb soda and hair conditioner.
Why don't some liquids mix? Michelle is glowing with excitement as she creates her own wibbly wobbly lava lamp! Discover why liquids such as oil and water don't mix together in this fun and bubbly experiment.
Can you create swirling patterns on liquid surfaces? In this experiment, Alex uses dish soap, food dye and milk to create some swirly-twirly art.
Season 1
How can air cause movement? Rachael is learning about how air can apply force and cause movement in the Science Time lab, using household items to make a wind-powered car!
Ever wondered why objects cast shadows? Luke is bringing to light some interesting findings through shadow play, as he experiments with simple objects and a torch to better understand the science behind shadows.
Why do objects sink or float? Dive on in with Rachael 'eggs-perimenting' with water density using eggs, salt and water. Turn your egg into a sea turtle and see if it will sink or float!
Can a boat still move without a motor or sail? Luke is putting it to the test in the Science Time Lab, making a paddle boat with household items to propel through the water!
What is the science to making sound? Rachael is experimenting with water levels to create a xylophone instrument from colourful water jars. Discover how sound travels and make music on the way!
What else can cause ice to melt? Luke is fishing for answers in the Science Time Lab. Join him to discover the effect that salt can have on ice and catch an icy swishy fish or two along the way!
What are curds and whey anyway? Rachael is mixing and experimenting with milk and vinegar to make curds and whey. Discover your 'whey' and learn how the soft mixture can harden into moulds that you can paint and decorate!
What is a chain reaction? Luke is testing a chain reaction experiment with musical chimes to create a Magnificent Music Machine! Tune and chime on in to see if the machine is a scientific success!
How does a plant drink water? Rachael is learning about capillary action by making a rainbow water experiment using water glasses and paper towels. This episode will have you soaking up all sorts of fun facts!
What do you do when life gives you lemons? Make a DIY volcano of course! An episode exploding with fun, join Luke in the Science Time lab as he uses lemons and other ingredients to make an extra epic erupting volcano.
Season 2
Can water travel using a piece of string? Absorb some fun facts as Michelle strings together some household items to experiment with water.
Why do some things fall faster? We're reaching new heights to find out why some items fall faster than others. Join Alex as he creates a parachute for a toy dinosaur using a serviette.
Can you make ice cream without a freezer? In this very cool experiment, Michelle learns how different temperatures can help her make ice cream in a bag, using milk and ice cubes!
Can a car move without wheels? Alex has everything he needs to create a wheely cool car, except the wheels! Join Alex as he learns about friction by turning his wheel-less car into a hovercraft.
How does sound travel? In an episode sprinkled with fun, Michelle creates a 'Seeing Sound Sprinkle Sensation' experiment to discover how sound waves travel.
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