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Science Museum Science Putty (Colour Varies)

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Science Museum Science Putty (Colour Varies)

Science Putty has an incredible range of properties. It bounces when made into a ball and stretches when gently pulled apart. Mould it in to any shape you want, snaps when quickly pulled apart. Science Putty melts and forms a pool over long time periods. Product colours supplied will vary, either ‘Funky Orange’ or ‘Executive Black’.

Box Contains

1 x Tin containing either orange or black putty Full instructions for use

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The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion [Hardcover]

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

The Story of Science: Power, Proof and Passion

Accompanying a landmark BBC television series, “Science Story” traces the breakthroughs in every area of science from classical times to today. Throughout, the award-winning authors show us the big historical picture too. Great science happens when brilliant minds collide with new discoveries and tools at specific points in time. These intriguing and sometimes quirky insights are summarized in unique ‘Connections’ diagrams throughout the book. And we see the powerful and poignan (more…)

Bad Science [Paperback]

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

Bad Science

Review

‘From an expert with a mail-order PhD to debunking the myths of homeopathy, Ben Goldacre talking the reader through some notable cases and shows how to you don’t need a science degree to spot “bad science” yourself.’ Independent (Book of the Year) ‘His book aims to teach us better, in the hope that one day we write less nonsense.’ Daily Telegraph (Book of the Year) ‘For sheer savagery, the illusion-destroying, joyous attack on the self-regarding, know-nothing orthodoxies (more…)

Science Museum – Illusion Science

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Science Museum - Illusion Science

Challenge your eyes with the classic illusions tricks card, experience the swirling illusions produced by illusion spinner, view and create 3D pictures…. Over 20 optic fun activities with fun scientific explanation supplied. All packed in a neat hand carry pouch bag, it’s a cool science kit which guarantee hours of fun. Contents 1 Set of Illusion Tricks Card of up to More Than 15 Illusion Tricks 1 Set of Spinning Tops Card with 4  Spinning Illusion Cards 3D Pictures Cards 1 Stencil and 2 Markers for Making Simple 3D Pictures 1 3D Glass 1 Pouch Bag Detailed Instructions with Fun Explanations Box 17 cm x 22 cm x 6 cm

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Bad Science (Paperback)

Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

Bad Science

Review

‘From an expert with a mail-order PhD to debunking the myths of homeopathy, Ben Goldacre talking the reader through some notable cases and shows how to you don’t need a science degree to spot “bad science” yourself.’ Independent (Book of the Year) ‘His book aims to teach us better, in the hope that one day we write less nonsense.’ Daily Telegraph (Book of the Year) ‘For sheer savagery, the illusion-destroying, joyous attack on the self-regarding, know-nothing orthodoxies of the modern middle classes, “Bad Science” can not be beaten. You’ll laugh your head off, then throw all those expensive health foods in the bin.’ Trevor Philips, Observer (Book of the Year) ‘Unmissable! Laying about himself in a froth of entirely (more…)

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