From the collection History of science Reflection, refraction and polarization of light The bending and bouncing of light. Reflection, refraction and polarization of light Read more
From the collection History of science Young and the wave theory of light Lawrence Bragg discusses and demonstrates the competing theories of light. Young and the wave theory of light Read more
From the collection History of science Waves and vibrations A pulsating journey through the nature of waves. Waves and vibrations Read more
From the collection History of science Surfaces Getting under the skin of surface tension, friction and lubrication. Surfaces Read more
From the collection History of science Plastics and rubbers The peculiar properties of natural and artificial plastics. Plastics and rubbers Read more
From the collection History of science Atoms and molecules An exploration of the atoms and molecules that make up our world. Atoms and molecules Read more
From the collection History of science Magnetism part three The story of magnetism continues with another set of vivid demonstrations. Magnetism part three Read more
From the collection History of science Magnetism part one An introduction to the history and applications of magnetism. Magnetism part one Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's sample of benzene Isolated for the first time in 1825 this hydrocarbon is now an important raw material in manufacturing dyes, explosives, rubber Michael Faraday's sample of benzene Read more
From the collection History of science Michael Faraday's research and work An overview of Faraday’s extraordinary research - from assisting Humphry Davy to establishing the principles of electromagnetism Michael Faraday's research and work Read more
