@merthyrscience.bsky.social
Not long till we announce our news so keep your eyes peeled.
In the meantime we'd love to see your home made lava lamps. We wonder how many different colours we can collect.
#STEM #Physics #HalfTermFun
www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-...
In the meantime we'd love to see your home made lava lamps. We wonder how many different colours we can collect.
#STEM #Physics #HalfTermFun
www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-...
How to Make a Lava Lamp: DIY Lava Lamp Chemistry Experiment
Discover density and polarity as you make a homemade lava lamp with this science project! Read about liquid density and make a rainbow column!
www.homesciencetools.com
February 17, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Not long till we announce our news so keep your eyes peeled.
In the meantime we'd love to see your home made lava lamps. We wonder how many different colours we can collect.
#STEM #Physics #HalfTermFun
www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-...
In the meantime we'd love to see your home made lava lamps. We wonder how many different colours we can collect.
#STEM #Physics #HalfTermFun
www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-...
Did you know that there is a fossil forest in North Wales?
Make your own fossils with salt dough and see what creative fossil imprints you come up with. You could use leaves, toy dinosaurs or create your own. We'd love to see your salt dough fossils
www.brymboheritagetrust.org/brymbo-fossi...
Make your own fossils with salt dough and see what creative fossil imprints you come up with. You could use leaves, toy dinosaurs or create your own. We'd love to see your salt dough fossils
www.brymboheritagetrust.org/brymbo-fossi...
Brymbo Fossil Forest | Brymbo Heritage Trust
www.brymboheritagetrust.org
February 16, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Did you know that there is a fossil forest in North Wales?
Make your own fossils with salt dough and see what creative fossil imprints you come up with. You could use leaves, toy dinosaurs or create your own. We'd love to see your salt dough fossils
www.brymboheritagetrust.org/brymbo-fossi...
Make your own fossils with salt dough and see what creative fossil imprints you come up with. You could use leaves, toy dinosaurs or create your own. We'd love to see your salt dough fossils
www.brymboheritagetrust.org/brymbo-fossi...
A simple, fun and easy activity to.carry out over half term. Growing rainbows is a great way to demonstrate capillary action. We'd love to see everyone's attemps and cheer us up on these rainy cold days.
#STEM #Rainbows #Chemistry
funlearningforkids.com/grow-a-rainb...
#STEM #Rainbows #Chemistry
funlearningforkids.com/grow-a-rainb...
Grow a Rainbow Science Experiment
Grow a rainbow with your kids! This simple experiment is so easy and fun! You just need markers, a paper towel and two cups of water!
funlearningforkids.com
February 15, 2026 at 11:34 AM
A simple, fun and easy activity to.carry out over half term. Growing rainbows is a great way to demonstrate capillary action. We'd love to see everyone's attemps and cheer us up on these rainy cold days.
#STEM #Rainbows #Chemistry
funlearningforkids.com/grow-a-rainb...
#STEM #Rainbows #Chemistry
funlearningforkids.com/grow-a-rainb...
This is Adolfo Kaminsky, born 1st October 1925 in Argentina.
During WW2, at only 19 years old, he worked in an underground lab, forging papers for Jews and people fleeing the
Nazis, thanks to his understanding of chemistry.
researchparent.com/color-changi...
During WW2, at only 19 years old, he worked in an underground lab, forging papers for Jews and people fleeing the
Nazis, thanks to his understanding of chemistry.
researchparent.com/color-changi...
February 7, 2026 at 2:29 PM
This is Adolfo Kaminsky, born 1st October 1925 in Argentina.
During WW2, at only 19 years old, he worked in an underground lab, forging papers for Jews and people fleeing the
Nazis, thanks to his understanding of chemistry.
researchparent.com/color-changi...
During WW2, at only 19 years old, he worked in an underground lab, forging papers for Jews and people fleeing the
Nazis, thanks to his understanding of chemistry.
researchparent.com/color-changi...
While the weather is still a bit cold and wet why not have a go with this activity!!! Use vinegar and baking soda to create carbon dioxide to inflate the balloon. We'd love to see some photos so please tag us!!
#STEM #Experiment #Activities
frugalfun4boys.com/blow-up-a-ba...
#STEM #Experiment #Activities
frugalfun4boys.com/blow-up-a-ba...
Blow up a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Fun science experiment! Blow up a balloon with baking soda and vinegar. Impressive chemical reaction for students!
frugalfun4boys.com
February 1, 2026 at 3:43 PM
While the weather is still a bit cold and wet why not have a go with this activity!!! Use vinegar and baking soda to create carbon dioxide to inflate the balloon. We'd love to see some photos so please tag us!!
#STEM #Experiment #Activities
frugalfun4boys.com/blow-up-a-ba...
#STEM #Experiment #Activities
frugalfun4boys.com/blow-up-a-ba...
Did you know that Mount Everest was named after a Welshman??
Sir George Everest, born in Crickhowell, was a British surveyor and geographer who accurately mapped from India to Nepal.
#STEM #Geography #Geology #Mountains #Himilayas
Sir George Everest, born in Crickhowell, was a British surveyor and geographer who accurately mapped from India to Nepal.
#STEM #Geography #Geology #Mountains #Himilayas
January 24, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Did you know that Mount Everest was named after a Welshman??
Sir George Everest, born in Crickhowell, was a British surveyor and geographer who accurately mapped from India to Nepal.
#STEM #Geography #Geology #Mountains #Himilayas
Sir George Everest, born in Crickhowell, was a British surveyor and geographer who accurately mapped from India to Nepal.
#STEM #Geography #Geology #Mountains #Himilayas
Why not take part in this fun citizen science project from the comfort of your own home.
Register now to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Watch.
#STEM #CitizenScience #Nature
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Register now to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Watch.
#STEM #CitizenScience #Nature
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
RSPB
www.rspb.org.uk
January 19, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Why not take part in this fun citizen science project from the comfort of your own home.
Register now to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Watch.
#STEM #CitizenScience #Nature
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
Register now to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Watch.
#STEM #CitizenScience #Nature
www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
It's official, Merthyr Science Festival is heading into space!!!!!!! We're very excited about this.
Follow the link below to send your name into space.
www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
We'd love to see your boarding cards for the Artemis II mission.
@esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
Follow the link below to send your name into space.
www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
We'd love to see your boarding cards for the Artemis II mission.
@esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 8:57 AM
It's official, Merthyr Science Festival is heading into space!!!!!!! We're very excited about this.
Follow the link below to send your name into space.
www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
We'd love to see your boarding cards for the Artemis II mission.
@esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
Follow the link below to send your name into space.
www3.nasa.gov/send-your-na...
We'd love to see your boarding cards for the Artemis II mission.
@esa.int @ukspaceagency.bsky.social
We can't believe it's been a month since MSF.
We hope you all enjoyed yourself, drop us a comment, tell us what you enjoyed, or what you'd like to see at the next festival.
We hope you all enjoyed yourself, drop us a comment, tell us what you enjoyed, or what you'd like to see at the next festival.
August 5, 2025 at 12:54 PM
We can't believe it's been a month since MSF.
We hope you all enjoyed yourself, drop us a comment, tell us what you enjoyed, or what you'd like to see at the next festival.
We hope you all enjoyed yourself, drop us a comment, tell us what you enjoyed, or what you'd like to see at the next festival.
We asked local schools to submit some STEM themed artwork to be displayed at the festival. What a joyous job it was, displaying these.
#STEM #STEAM #Feativals #Art #Creative
#STEM #STEAM #Feativals #Art #Creative
July 10, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We asked local schools to submit some STEM themed artwork to be displayed at the festival. What a joyous job it was, displaying these.
#STEM #STEAM #Feativals #Art #Creative
#STEM #STEAM #Feativals #Art #Creative
5 days and counting.....
We also have HDRUK who will be attending the festival. They'll be bringing two table top activities including a speed lego sorting activity & a hook-a-duck activity.......
#Lego!!!!! Who doesn't love Lego. We can't wait.
We also have HDRUK who will be attending the festival. They'll be bringing two table top activities including a speed lego sorting activity & a hook-a-duck activity.......
#Lego!!!!! Who doesn't love Lego. We can't wait.
June 30, 2025 at 9:37 AM
5 days and counting.....
We also have HDRUK who will be attending the festival. They'll be bringing two table top activities including a speed lego sorting activity & a hook-a-duck activity.......
#Lego!!!!! Who doesn't love Lego. We can't wait.
We also have HDRUK who will be attending the festival. They'll be bringing two table top activities including a speed lego sorting activity & a hook-a-duck activity.......
#Lego!!!!! Who doesn't love Lego. We can't wait.
@showmethesci.bsky.social will also be with us with a host of table top activites for everyone to join in with. From dancing salt, static track race and hand boilers.
#Scicomm #FamilyFun #Festivals #STEM
#Scicomm #FamilyFun #Festivals #STEM
June 28, 2025 at 9:45 AM
@showmethesci.bsky.social will also be with us with a host of table top activites for everyone to join in with. From dancing salt, static track race and hand boilers.
#Scicomm #FamilyFun #Festivals #STEM
#Scicomm #FamilyFun #Festivals #STEM
Only 2 weeks to go!!!!!
We will also have the Geologists Association joining us...how lucky are we
"We will exhibit an " extinction" table game, a "Match the minerals to the materials" challenge, specimens of rocks & minerals"
@geolassoc.bsky.social
#SciComm #Festival #STEM
We will also have the Geologists Association joining us...how lucky are we
"We will exhibit an " extinction" table game, a "Match the minerals to the materials" challenge, specimens of rocks & minerals"
@geolassoc.bsky.social
#SciComm #Festival #STEM
June 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Only 2 weeks to go!!!!!
We will also have the Geologists Association joining us...how lucky are we
"We will exhibit an " extinction" table game, a "Match the minerals to the materials" challenge, specimens of rocks & minerals"
@geolassoc.bsky.social
#SciComm #Festival #STEM
We will also have the Geologists Association joining us...how lucky are we
"We will exhibit an " extinction" table game, a "Match the minerals to the materials" challenge, specimens of rocks & minerals"
@geolassoc.bsky.social
#SciComm #Festival #STEM
Our mascot has a name!!! Please let us introduce.....
Prof Thea Saurus.
Prof Thea Saurus.
June 14, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Our mascot has a name!!! Please let us introduce.....
Prof Thea Saurus.
Prof Thea Saurus.
Only 3 weeks to go!!!!!!
Who wants to make their own re-entry shield?? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋♂️🙋🏿♂️. We're very lucky to have Space Forge join us this year.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festivals #FamilyFun
Who wants to make their own re-entry shield?? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋♂️🙋🏿♂️. We're very lucky to have Space Forge join us this year.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festivals #FamilyFun
June 14, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Only 3 weeks to go!!!!!!
Who wants to make their own re-entry shield?? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋♂️🙋🏿♂️. We're very lucky to have Space Forge join us this year.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festivals #FamilyFun
Who wants to make their own re-entry shield?? 🙋🏻♀️🙋🏽♀️🙋♂️🙋🏿♂️. We're very lucky to have Space Forge join us this year.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festivals #FamilyFun
With only 4 weeks to go 😲 we'd love to introduce the Viral ImmunoTherapies and Advanced therapeutics Lab (VITAL) group who will be hosting their "Fighting cancer using viruses" stand.
We look forward to seeing the Virus Tinkerers there.
#Scicomm #Research #STEM #Outreach #CommunityEngagement
We look forward to seeing the Virus Tinkerers there.
#Scicomm #Research #STEM #Outreach #CommunityEngagement
June 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
With only 4 weeks to go 😲 we'd love to introduce the Viral ImmunoTherapies and Advanced therapeutics Lab (VITAL) group who will be hosting their "Fighting cancer using viruses" stand.
We look forward to seeing the Virus Tinkerers there.
#Scicomm #Research #STEM #Outreach #CommunityEngagement
We look forward to seeing the Virus Tinkerers there.
#Scicomm #Research #STEM #Outreach #CommunityEngagement
HELP!!!!!! Our mascot needs a name. Please submit your suggestions below and be in with a chance to win a prize.
For more information about this year's festival please visit our website www.merthyrsciencefestival.co.uk or follow the QR code on the poster.
For more information about this year's festival please visit our website www.merthyrsciencefestival.co.uk or follow the QR code on the poster.
June 4, 2025 at 11:21 AM
HELP!!!!!! Our mascot needs a name. Please submit your suggestions below and be in with a chance to win a prize.
For more information about this year's festival please visit our website www.merthyrsciencefestival.co.uk or follow the QR code on the poster.
For more information about this year's festival please visit our website www.merthyrsciencefestival.co.uk or follow the QR code on the poster.
Wait...what?!?! Only 5 weeks to go!!!!
The South East Wales branch of the IBMS will be joining us. Come along to do a periodic table puzzle, play with some mock specimens, make a DNA bracelet and construct a DNA model.
@ibmscience.bsky.social
#STEM #Science #Festivals #FamilyFun
The South East Wales branch of the IBMS will be joining us. Come along to do a periodic table puzzle, play with some mock specimens, make a DNA bracelet and construct a DNA model.
@ibmscience.bsky.social
#STEM #Science #Festivals #FamilyFun
May 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Wait...what?!?! Only 5 weeks to go!!!!
The South East Wales branch of the IBMS will be joining us. Come along to do a periodic table puzzle, play with some mock specimens, make a DNA bracelet and construct a DNA model.
@ibmscience.bsky.social
#STEM #Science #Festivals #FamilyFun
The South East Wales branch of the IBMS will be joining us. Come along to do a periodic table puzzle, play with some mock specimens, make a DNA bracelet and construct a DNA model.
@ibmscience.bsky.social
#STEM #Science #Festivals #FamilyFun
6 weeks to go.....
We'll also have some mini exhibits from Techniquest. How exciting!!!!! We all love Techniquest, and we can't wait to see what they'll bring along.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festival #Family #FamilyFun
We'll also have some mini exhibits from Techniquest. How exciting!!!!! We all love Techniquest, and we can't wait to see what they'll bring along.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festival #Family #FamilyFun
May 24, 2025 at 9:26 AM
6 weeks to go.....
We'll also have some mini exhibits from Techniquest. How exciting!!!!! We all love Techniquest, and we can't wait to see what they'll bring along.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festival #Family #FamilyFun
We'll also have some mini exhibits from Techniquest. How exciting!!!!! We all love Techniquest, and we can't wait to see what they'll bring along.
#Scicomm #STEM #Festival #Family #FamilyFun
7 weeks today is Merthyr Science Festival.
Aidan Seeley & team from SWIRL Swansea Uni will be there with their "Drunk worms" showing the effect of alcohol.
How exciting and interesting. We can't wait to see some drunk worms.
#STEM #Scicomm #Research #Festival #FamilyFun
Aidan Seeley & team from SWIRL Swansea Uni will be there with their "Drunk worms" showing the effect of alcohol.
How exciting and interesting. We can't wait to see some drunk worms.
#STEM #Scicomm #Research #Festival #FamilyFun
May 17, 2025 at 11:18 AM
7 weeks today is Merthyr Science Festival.
Aidan Seeley & team from SWIRL Swansea Uni will be there with their "Drunk worms" showing the effect of alcohol.
How exciting and interesting. We can't wait to see some drunk worms.
#STEM #Scicomm #Research #Festival #FamilyFun
Aidan Seeley & team from SWIRL Swansea Uni will be there with their "Drunk worms" showing the effect of alcohol.
How exciting and interesting. We can't wait to see some drunk worms.
#STEM #Scicomm #Research #Festival #FamilyFun
It's only a little over 7 weeks until the festival, and we are busy preparing behind the scenes.
Over the next few weeks, we're going to introduce a few people who will be attending, so watch this space.
#Exciting #STEM #Festival #NameOurMascot
Over the next few weeks, we're going to introduce a few people who will be attending, so watch this space.
#Exciting #STEM #Festival #NameOurMascot
May 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
It's only a little over 7 weeks until the festival, and we are busy preparing behind the scenes.
Over the next few weeks, we're going to introduce a few people who will be attending, so watch this space.
#Exciting #STEM #Festival #NameOurMascot
Over the next few weeks, we're going to introduce a few people who will be attending, so watch this space.
#Exciting #STEM #Festival #NameOurMascot
Please meet our new mascot. However we need your help! Our mascot doesn't have a name.
Submit your suggestions and be in with a chance to win a prize.
Submit your suggestions and be in with a chance to win a prize.
May 3, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Please meet our new mascot. However we need your help! Our mascot doesn't have a name.
Submit your suggestions and be in with a chance to win a prize.
Submit your suggestions and be in with a chance to win a prize.