You must have heard that water transmits any pressure applied to it. Fair enough, but how can you check that?

Have you ever wondered how plants manage to get water up from their roots to their leaves?

Have you ever wondered why there are cracks in some rocks high up in mountains, and why you have to put antifreeze in car radiators?

In many countries, fresh water is scarce, and that?s a serious problem. Drinking water can often be obtained by distilling ...

Have you ever wondered why water forms itself into drops rather than spreading around everywhere?

You?ll have been told in class that gases can be compressed and expanded. Well, you don?t have to wait for a laboratory session to see that for yourself.