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Oat seeds (wild or semi-wild) move in response to changes in humidity, and directional backward-pointing hairs make the seeds creep always forwards until they hit an obstacle. The attached photo shows about 100 seeds that were placed at random in a plastic tray about 2 months ago and left (under cover) outside so that they were exposed to diurnal changes in humidity. Most of the seeds have migrated to the outer wall and organised themselves into neat rows. Order from chaos!

Chladni figures created by vibrating fine sand particles. The sand patterns are unique to the metal plate and the frequency. They change in a fascinating way as the frequency is altered, as the sand accumulates where the plate is not moving (node). Particles are shaken off where the plate is vibrating violently (anti-node)

HLS Scientastic Chemistree entry for the Knaresborough Xmas Tree Festival 2017 at St Johns church. Gained 4th place in competition

A map of Hookstone Woods by Mike in the form of leaves that are placed on the paper map. Their position represents where they were found in the wood

Chladni Figures formed from fine sand on a vibrating plate - video

Possible meteorite extracted from gutter debris and sorted by magnet and visual selection. Approx 0.5 mm diameter. December 2020

Superior version of Periodic Table of Elements devised by Gordon and John Marks