Racecars are an incredible feat of engineering. There are so many different parts that go into designing cars, and fuel, distance, and speed calculations are essential for winning races.

If this is something that interests you, try testing your reaction times!

Even if you are a picky eater, everyone eats food! But did you know that different flavors occur because of the chemicals in the food? And cooking food doesn't just change how it tastes, but also the chemical compounds?

Food waste, food preservation, and even 3D printed food are all STEM topics important for the future.

Technology has gotten progressively better over the last century. In the 1930's, a computers were a big as a room. 50 years later IBM released the first personal computer. In the 2020's, most of use have multiple smart devices we can use to play.

Playing games is not only using science, but often involves a lot of amazing scientific thinking and problem solving. Many new games are even made by young people.

Once seen as the technology of the future, robots and robotics has become essential for modern society. There are robots in space, in factories, making foods, and decisions. There are even robots that people can make from kits at home.

Sports are a big part of many peoples lives, and they also have a huge science aspect to them! Firstly the physiological demands on athletes muscles and bodies need to be well understood, as well as the nutrition and training required for optimal performance. On top of this is the actual reflexes and mental calculations required to hit, kick, or throw a ball perfectly.

Top athletes are engaging in science every day, even if they don't think about it.

Almost everyone loves a good tune! But did you know that all instruments and musical methods involve science? From the timing, to the sound generation, to the psychology of what sounds good to humans, musicians and audio technicians are undertaking a mix of science and art all the time.

The science of colour, pigments, and different paints is a process that has been changing and evolving since the first cave art over 50,00 years ago. Modern art now has hundreds of different styles thousands of different materials to chose from.

Every time you pick up a pen, pencil, brush, you continue this process.

One of the most creative approaches for LEGO, is when you try to make something without using instructions. Just try it and find out how tricky it can be.

The clever engineering and science that goes into LEGO is something that has effected people all over the world.