Stretch and Challenge

Chemistry in its Element - A mini-podcast about the history and science of every element on the periodic table

Royal Society of Chemistry - Series 1: Plastics, Series 2: Batteries, Series 3: Antimicrobial Resistance

Chemistry for your Life - A podcast that helps you understand the fascinating chemistry hidden in your everyday life. Have you ever wondered why onions make you cry? Or how soap gets your hands clean, or why do trees change colors in the autumn?

The History of Chemistry - Chemistry is everywhere, and involves everything. But how did chemistry get to be what it is? This podcast explores the development of chemistry from prehistoric times to the present, including the people and societies who made chemistry what it is today.

Simulations/Games

Build a Molecule Simulator

Isotopes Simulator 

Molecule Polarity Simulator - Take a look at what factors effect whether a molecule is polar or non-polar

Build an Atom Simulator/Game

States of Matter and Changes of State Simulator

Books/Online Sources

History of Alchemy - An interactive resource to find out about Alchemists: the world's first chemists

Precious Elements - An interactive exploration into the most precious elements on Earth and what they're used for

Why Does Asparagus Make Your Wee Smell? And 57 other curious food and drink questions - Why does cooking bacon smell so good? Can cheese really give you bad dreams? Why do onions make you cry? Find out the answers in this illustrated compendium of amazing and easy-to-understand chemistry. 

The Poisoners Handbook - A fascinating Jazz Age tale of chemistry and detection, poison and murder, The Poisoner's Handbook is a page-turning account of a forgotten era.

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales - Why did Gandhi hate iodine (I, 53)? How did radium (Ra, 88) nearly ruin Marie Curie's reputation? And why is gallium (Ga, 31) the go-to element for laboratory pranksters? The Periodic Table is a crowning scientific achievement, but it's also a treasure trove of adventure, betrayal, and obsession.

 Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World - An adventure deep inside the everyday materials that surround us, packed with surprising stories and fascinating science. Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does a paper clip bend? Why does any material look and behave the way it does?

Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives - We all know that without water we couldn't survive, and that sometimes a cup of coffee or a glass of wine feels just as vital. But do we really understand how much we rely on liquids, or the destructive power they hold?

Videos

Conversations at the Perimeter - This podcast will introduce you to brilliant researchers working at the forefront of science, seeking to solve nature’s deepest mysteries – from quantum to cosmos.

The Titanium Physicists - Making big physics questions easy 

Simulations/Games

Circuit-maker Simulator

Static Electricity Simulator

Planetary bodies and Gravity Simulator

Energy Skate Park Simulator - See the effects of changing ramps has on the speed and energy of the skateboarder

Projectile Motion in Canons Simulator - Play with this simulator to see how far you can fire the man out of the cannon

Forces and Motion Simulator - Investigate how forces work and how they make everything in our world move

Books/Online Sources

How Space Works - Have you ever asked yourself how big the Universe is, how far it is to the nearest star, or what came before the Big Bang? This book introduces you to some of the strangest and most wonderful things known to science, including dark matter particles and ancient white dwarf stars that are almost as old as the Universe itself.

The Astronomy Book - From stars to supernovas, this book has it all!

Videos

Strange by Nature - Life is strange, naturally you want to hear about it. Strange by Nature is your guide to the strange, weird and unbelievable side of nature.

Simulations/Games

Books/Online Sources

How the Body Works - How The Body Works is a fascinating exploration of the weird and wonderful processes that occur within the human body, often without us knowing. Understand how our bodies keep us alive and thriving and get to the bottom of such niggling questions as why we get dizzy, why we get butterflies in our stomachs, and why we get jetlag!

How the Brain Works - Are men's and women's brains really different? Why are teenagers impulsive and rebellious? And will it soon be possible to link our brains together via the Cloud? Drawing on the latest neuroscience research, this visual guide makes the hidden workings of the human brain simple to understand. 

How Food Works - Today's media is full of new discoveries about food - red wine is good for your heart, caffeine will raise your blood pressure - but is there a biological basis to these claims? How Food Works reveals the facts behind your food, evaluates the benefits of superfoods and antioxidants, and explores behind-the-scenes of modern food production.

Videos

Hidden Brain - Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.

Simulations/Games

Books/Online Sources

How Technology Works - Have you ever asked yourself how the inventions, gadgets, and devices that surround us actually work? Discover the hidden workings of everyday technology with this graphic guide.

How Psychology Works - How far would you go to obey orders? Why do many people - even some scientists - believe in miracles? Find out the answers to these questions and much more in this visual guide to applied psychology. Lying at the intersection of biology, philosophy, and medicine, psychology is at the heart of what makes us human.

Videos