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Make & Break
Have you been blown away by the hundreds of amazing record-breakers and feats of engineering in Science & Stuff? Now it’s your opportunity to show off your making skills and potentially walk away with your very own world record! Hosted by GWR’s very own mad scientists, Professor Orbax and his lab assistant Sweet Pepper Klopek, you’ll find all the tips and instructions you need to take on our 10 exclusive experiments.
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Professor Orbax and Lab Assistant Klopek are here to talk you through our 10 record-breaking experiments step by step!
Highest Egg-Drop
Will you reach new heights or crack under the pressure?
Building Bridges
Put your physics knowledge into action with LEGO bricks
Mentos & Soda Car
Unleash the power of Mentos and soda – just watch out for the mess!
Anti-Leak Bag
How many times can you pierce the bag without springing a leak?
Marshmallow Catapult
A super-sweet record that takes a steady hand and even steadier nerves…
Rubber-Band Car
How far will your car go on pure elastic energy?
Super Slime
Can you make the stretchiest slime in the world?
Static Balloons
Get a buzz out of balloons and static electricity!
Paper Planes
Is your record-breaking career about to take off?
Meet your experi-mentors
Professor Burnaby Q Orbax and his lab assistant Sweet Pepper Klopek will be your guides through our "Make & Break" experiments chapter in Science & Stuff. They’ll tell you what you need, how to make things (and how not to), and some actual science behind the records (don’t worry: only the fun bits!). Before you put on your goggles and lab coat, though, let’s find out more about our very own mad scientists…
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