Wowzers! Thank you to every single student who took part in I’m a Scientist, you are all superstars who have the key trait of every great scientist – curiosity! The universe is a place we can explore by questioning it and there were A LOT of questions. From unicorns to supernovas I enjoyed every topic of conversation. We discussed the strange wibbly-wobbly world of quantum mechanics, climate change, extra-terrestrial life, and raccoons. Thank you to all the hard-working teachers, the IAS team, and the other scientists who answered questions alongside me. You’re all fantastic and this wouldn’t have been possible without you.
One of the reasons that I love physics is because of its prevalence, it underpins everything. From the smallest particle to the largest black hole. It’s the language of the universe, and by understanding it we can understand our place in it all. But we can also have some fun along the way, like discovering the life-threatening dangers of cleaning your cat and the wonders of chocolate. IAS is a fantastic example of how science isn’t always a serious business, it’s often as hilarious as it is wonderful and we should appreciate that more!
Taking part in I’m a Scientist opened my eyes to how creative science communication can be, and how technology can allow us to speak with more people than ever before! The live chats kept me on my toes, I had to answer questions as quickly as I could without losing any important information. This meant I had to make my answers as concise and clear as possible… which can be very difficult when you’re answering a question about how robins can detect the magnetic field of the Earth using a biological compass. Continue reading →
