Why not impress your friends and family with some H₂O “magic”. Watch this video to see how simple tricks can be done using knowledge of the scientific properties of water. From instant freezing water to creating a fireproof ballon, it’s the stuff of Hogwarts wizardry.

Afterwards, be sure to click here to discover the science behind the “magic”. 

(Note: Always ask your parent or guardians permission/help before trying any of these tricks. Accidents can easily happen and nobody likes to clean up a watery mess).

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No matter whether you feel elated or disappointed with some of the grades you received, it is important to remember and celebrate all your hard work.

Tomorrow is a new day, a new opportunity to work hard during your senior cycle. Let these results motivate you and springboard you into continuing your tremendous studies, allowing you to follow your passions in life.

Here is one of my favourite quotes from the great scientist, Albert Einstein.

We are all very different, each of us with different talents and skills. Some of these can measure by current examinations and some cannot. Remember: Everybody is a genius in their own right, including YOU! 

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Around the world, there’s so much science to see. As I visit Australia, let’s take a look at four of the great natural wonders this country has to offer.

1. The Great Barrier Reef

2. Pink Lakes

3. The Twelve Apostles 

4. Eucalyptus trees of Tasmania

Check out the full info here

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Remember Marlen going off in search of his son in Sydney in the Pixar film Finding Nemo?

Remember the type of fish Nemo was?

Nemo was an ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clownfish. This is a popular fish found in the Eastern Indian Ocean and in the western Pacific Ocean.^[6]   They can also be found in Northern Australia, Southeast Asia and Japan.^[2] 

I have wrote some interesting stuff about this fish and some fishy tails here

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