Have you ever wondered why some things float and some things sink? Or why helium balloons rise up in the air? Different materials behave differently… but why?

At the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source, we use beams of tiny particles to look deep inside materials – a bit like a super microscope! We want to understand where atoms are and what they are doing so we can learn more about how materials behave.

In this event, we'll have a virtual tour around our experiment and we will explore the density of different liquids found around your house. We'll also have a go at an experiment you can try in your own kitchen and build a liquid density tower!

This online event will take place via Zoom webinar. Attendees will not be visible or audible, but will be able to ask questions via the text-based Q&A and chat functions. This event is particularly aimed at students in Key Stage 3.

If you cannot make the live event, but would like to receive a recording, please register and be sure to tick the 'I would like to receive a recording' box on the order form. If you are a school and cannot use Zoom, please let us know on the registration form and we will do our best to accommodate you via another platform.