Primary Science – SOPHia Physics

Women Scientists – Making Headway Every Day!

February 10, 2021 Sophia Physics 0

Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 30mins – 1hr Outline: To learn about some important women physicists and their scientific discoveries One of our […]

Water is Life

August 24, 2020 Sophia Physics 0

Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 1hr Outline: To learn about the importance of water, the water cycle and how to make a water […]

Good Vibrations

June 21, 2020 Sophia Physics 0

Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 30mins Outline: To learn about how sounds are made and how they travel through different materials Links to […]

The Power of the Sun

June 14, 2020 Sophia Physics 0

PDF version here Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 1hr – 1.5hrs Notes for parents/carers and teachers This activity can be carried out at […]

Buzzing Around – the Physics of Bee Flight

May 19, 2020 Sophia Physics 2

PDF version downloadable here Age group 5th– 6th class Total time 1-1.5hrs Outline: To learn about the importance of bees, the science of flying, and […]

Homemade rockets rock!

May 4, 2020 Sophia Physics 1

Download PDF version of this activity here Age group 3rd – 6th classTotal time: 1hr – 1.5hrs Outline: To learn about forces, gas pressure, and […]

Interconnected single atoms could make a ‘quantum brain’ March 7, 2021
Cobalt atoms on black phosphorous "learn" by adapting in response to an applied voltage The post Interconnected single atoms could make a ‘quantum brain’ appeared first on Physics World.
Topological source emits light with high and multiple orbital angular momenta March 6, 2021
Tiny device has the potential to vastly increase Internet speeds The post Topological source emits light with high and multiple orbital angular momenta appeared first on Physics World.
Winner of Dance Your PhD video contest is very atmospheric, the physics of cooking an egg March 5, 2021
Excerpts from the Red Folder The post Winner of Dance Your PhD video contest is very atmospheric, the physics of cooking an egg appeared first on Physics World.
Prompt gammas enable sub-millimetre-resolution, multi-isotope PET March 5, 2021
Detecting the prompt gamma photons emitted by many PET isotopes enables quantitative, high-resolution imaging of isotopes with large positron ranges The post Prompt gammas enable sub-millimetre-resolution, multi-isotope PET appeared first on Physics World.
Atomic nuclei go for a quantum swing March 4, 2021
Precisely controlling nuclear excitations could aid the development of ultraprecise clocks as well as batteries that can store huge amounts of energy The post Atomic nuclei go for a quantum swing appeared first on Physics World.
The race to discover superheavy elements, a dinosaur killer and other visitors from outer space March 4, 2021
In this week’s podcast we chat about making new isotopes and what to do if you find a meteorite The post The race to discover superheavy elements, a dinosaur killer and other visitors from outer space appeared first on Physics World.
Chemo-mechanics of preventing dendrite penetration in Li metal cells March 4, 2021
Join the audience for a live webinar on 24 March 2021 sponsored by The Electrochemical Society The post Chemo-mechanics of preventing dendrite penetration in Li metal cells appeared first on Physics World.
How we can widen career aspirations for the next generation March 4, 2021
Carol Davenport says it is important that children are brought up with a positive attitude towards science The post How we can widen career aspirations for the next generation appeared first on Physics World.
Physics in the pandemic: ‘I took inspiration from the healthcare sector and brought in a therapist for my lab’ March 4, 2021
Andrea Armani describes how setting up weekly sessions with an external mental health expert has helped her students cope in a radically altered research environment The post Physics in the pandemic: ‘I took inspiration from the healthcare sector and brought in a therapist for my lab’ appeared first on Physics World.
Digital forum focuses on photonics March 4, 2021
This year's Photonics West will use digital technology to engage attendees with live and on-demand presentations, as well as online networking events and a virtual industry marketplace The post Digital forum focuses on photonics appeared first on Physics World.