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Be a researcher!

You can also do research at home. Here you can find step-by-step instructions for simple experiments to try out at home.

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Gluing

What can I use to make my own glue? And how do I find out how strong my glue is?

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Washing

What does a surfactant do? Is there hard water? How do washing tests work?

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Personal care

What are skin creams made of? What causes holes in teeth? How strong is a strand of hair?

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Sustainability

How does recycling work? Can I make glue from plants? What is the greenhouse gas effect?

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Additional topics

How can I measure how acidic something is? How can I separate colors? And what is a lemon battery?