10/12/2010
DIY future of Dr Who sonic tool
An article about ultrasonics professor Bruce Drinkwater's team experimenting with ultrasonic force fields to tighten and loosen screws like the sonic screwdriver.
10/12/2010
Doctor Who sonic screwdriver could become real device
Article about the engineers who have developed a device that is capable of moving and manipulating objects using only ultrasonic sound waves, mimicking Dr Who's sonic screwdriver. The project is led by Professor Drinkwater, who is working with The Big Bang Fair.
8/12/2010
Could scientists be on the verge of inventing a Dr Who-style sonic screwdriver?
An article describing Dr Who's sonic screwdriver that could one day become a reality in DIY stores. A working version of the Time Lord's trusty gadget could be created using existing technology, say experts. But in practice it is more likely to be used for putting up shelves than defeating Daleks.
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7/12/2010
Dr. Who Sonic Screwdriver Close to Reality
An article about the real sonic screwdriver -- like the one used by the popular British science fiction character Dr. Who -- that may soon become reality.
17/11/2010
Should we be worried about asteroids hitting the Earth?
Article about the pupils at Springfield School, Portsmouth, who won a Facebook competition run by The Big Bang: UK Young Scientists And Engineers Fair 2011 to win a lesson from Professor Brian Cox.
17/11/2010
Universal acclaim for TV scientist's cosmic lecture at lucky school
Article about TV science star Professor Brian Cox amazing Springfield schoolchildren with his inspirational lesson on the wonders of the cosmos.
10/11/2010
Pupils win lesson with Big Bang celebrity
Article about the pupils at Springfield School in Portsmouth who won the chance to be taught by celebrity TV scientist Professor Brian Cox. Thousands of youngsters took part in the nationwide prize draw to see the Wonders of The Solar System presenter visit their school and teach the lesson of a lifetime on November 16.
03/11/2010
Pupils bid for science and engineering prize
An article about the six pupils at Eastwood Comprehensive School that are to compete for a national science and engineering award. The team will go head-to-head with pupils from across the country in the final of the National Science & Engineering Competition.
29/10/2010
Top marks for tattoo tester
An article about a Newminster Middle School student’s bold project has seen her reach the finals of a national contest - which involves assessing the durability of semi-permanent tattoos, on the big stage through the National Science & Engineering Competition.
28/10/2010
Pupils green house wows judges
Four students from a Keynsham secondary school have made it through to the finals of the National Science and Engineering Competition with their designs for an eco-friendly house.
22/10/2010
My best teacher - Brian Cox
A blog entry mentioning Professor Brian Cox and how to win the science lesson taught by Professor Cox at your school by visiting www.thebigbangfair.co.uk, the site of The Big Bang UK: Young Scientists’ and Engineers’ Fair.
18/10/2010
Brian Cox, physicist and broadcaster
An article featuring an interview with Professor Brian Cox. Britain’s best-known science communicator speaks out on the importance of engineering funding.
10/10/2010
Willy Wonka chewing gum could become reality
An article discussing the scientists at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, who have been working with the National Science and Engineering Competition, and developed a technology that allows different flavours to be captured inside microscopic capsules. The technology can be designed to release the flavours at different times, a real life version of Willy Wonka's three course meal gum.
7/10/2010
The real Willy Wonka: Scientists say three-course meal in a single stick of chewing gum is now a possibility
An article about the scientists at the Institute of Food Research (IFR) who say their gum could capture and release flavours in a precisely controlled way - turning Willy Wonka’s invention into reality. It is hoped the chewing gum will inspire young people to put their own projects and inventions in the spotlight as part of the National Science & Engineering Competition.
30/9/2010
Science is magic, if it’s taught the right way
An opinion piece about notifying students that STEM subjects are inspiring concepts and ideas that fire the imagination. They all have the potential to change our lives beyond recognition.
Date Published: December 21, 2011