Explore the Science

Read about the science behind the challenges.

Confused? You won't be

Part of the culture around the world, this is the history of soapmaking.

Defined as the 'capacity to do work' and by Einstein's famous equation E=mc², discover energy.

Power your knowledge as we explain how batteries work.

When you make your tea, you're actually entering a kitchen lab.

Today we can use GPS tracking to tell us exactly where we are, but how did navigators of the past determine their latitude and longitude?

From rosemary to latex, you can stock your lab from your garden - thanks to chemical plants.

More than just number crunching - find out the magic that is the art of science.

Find out how an 18-year-old English chemist's accidental discovery led to the birth of synthetic dyeing.

Why are ecologists are so interested in understanding the intertidal zone?

The discovery of light sensitive chemicals was a huge step in photographic history.

Some post-lunch science: The chemistry of digestion.

Content last updated: 11/09/2006