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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
We would like to tell you about another one of our exhibitors. Dr Hannah Jones and her team from the University of Bristol will be there using really fun and interactive activities to help explain mental health, health science & epidemiology. @uob-ieu.bsky.social
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 18/04/2026
Only 12 weeks to go!!!! Joins us as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers South Wales Young Members Group deliver some exciting activities, such as: •Creating engineering solutions including bridges, cars & catapults •Find out how a swing can light up a bulb. We look forward to seeing you there
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 11/04/2026
So glad I watched the live stream of the launch and the return of Orion. It was such a historic moment and being able to witness it all was incredible. #Space #SpaceInWales #Orion #ArtemisII
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
As it's the Easter holidays, why not have a go at making these hopping bunnies simply made from paper cups and elastic bands. We would love to see your creations so please tag us in any photos. #Easter #FamilyFun Hopping Bunny Paper Cup | Nanny Anita | My Baba share.google/CTKGp67hYeyu...
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Hopping Bunny Paper Cup
This is hopping bunny paper cup is a fun little activity to do with or for your little one.  You could even turn it into a game - who's bunny jumps the highest.
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
Happy Pi Day everyone! Pi is used in Engineering, space exploration & computer algorithms. Pi also appears in nature, for example the spiral of dna and the structure of a wave. #STEM #PiDay #Maths
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
So excited to watch this, I've been reading Patricia Cornwell for years.
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
So excited to watch this, I've been reading Patricia Cornwell for years.
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Today is International Women's Day and to celebrate this we'd like to introduce the organisers of Merthyr Science Festival. @claireprice.bsky.social & @hayleypincott.bsky.social #IWD2026 #internationalwomensday #WomenInSTEM
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Yeay!!!! It's Official!!!!! A date for your diaries... Merthyr Science Festival Merthyr Leisure Centre Saturday 11th July 10am - 3pm We can't wait to see you there www.merthyrsciencefestival.co.uk
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We would love to see your creative engineered balance sculpture. Why not see if you can make something out of the recycling (check with the grown ups first) #STEM #Engineering babbledabbledo.com/recycled-bal...
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Recycled Balance Sculpture
Make a balance sculpture and learn about physics and the center of gravity! When I was a kid, my brother and I had a favorite game called "Don't Tip the Waiter." The object of the
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Not long till we announce our news so keep your eyes peeled. In the meantime we'd love to see your home made lava lamps. We wonder how many different colours we can collect. #STEM #Physics #HalfTermFun www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-...
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How to Make a Lava Lamp: DIY Lava Lamp Chemistry Experiment
Discover density and polarity as you make a homemade lava lamp with this science project! Read about liquid density and make a rainbow column!
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Did you know that there is a fossil forest in North Wales? Make your own fossils with salt dough and see what creative fossil imprints you come up with. You could use leaves, toy dinosaurs or create your own. We'd love to see your salt dough fossils www.brymboheritagetrust.org/brymbo-fossi...
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
A simple, fun and easy activity to.carry out over half term. Growing rainbows is a great way to demonstrate capillary action. We'd love to see everyone's attemps and cheer us up on these rainy cold days. #STEM #Rainbows #Chemistry funlearningforkids.com/grow-a-rainb...
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Grow a Rainbow Science Experiment
Grow a rainbow with your kids! This simple experiment is so easy and fun! You just need markers, a paper towel and two cups of water!
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
This is Adolfo Kaminsky, born 1st October 1925 in Argentina. During WW2, at only 19 years old, he worked in an underground lab, forging papers for Jews and people fleeing the Nazis, thanks to his understanding of chemistry. researchparent.com/color-changi...
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
While the weather is still a bit cold and wet why not have a go with this activity!!! Use vinegar and baking soda to create carbon dioxide to inflate the balloon. We'd love to see some photos so please tag us!! #STEM #Experiment #Activities frugalfun4boys.com/blow-up-a-ba...
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Blow up a Balloon with Baking Soda and Vinegar - Frugal Fun For Boys and Girls
Fun science experiment! Blow up a balloon with baking soda and vinegar. Impressive chemical reaction for students!
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
Did you know that Mount Everest was named after a Welshman?? Sir George Everest, born in Crickhowell, was a British surveyor and geographer who accurately mapped from India to Nepal. #STEM #Geography #Geology #Mountains #Himilayas
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Why not take part in this fun citizen science project from the comfort of your own home. Register now to be part of the RSPB Big Garden Watch. #STEM #CitizenScience #Nature www.rspb.org.uk/whats-happen...
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Calling teachers, A level & GCSE students. As part of the Welsh Physics Teacher Conference next week, there are some fantastic talks (including @CERN presentation. Exciting!) Please use the link below to see the full schedule and book these free events. spark.iop.org/events
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Free and funded events for technicians and teachers of physics in the UK and Ireland, run by the Institute of Physics and partners. If you have a free event for teachers or technicians you'd like us t...
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seescience.bsky.social @seescience.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
This week sees the start of #NationalCodingWeek. National Coding Week is dedicated to inspiring individuals of all ages to learn and embrace coding skills. Many thanks to all of our STEM Ambassadors who are supporting schools during this awareness week. #Coding #AI #Technology
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
STEM for Britain poster competition is now open. stemforbritain.org.uk
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STEM For Britain – EXHIBITION OF POSTERS BY EARLY-CAREER RESEARCH SCIENTISTS, ENGINEERS AND MATHEMATICIANS.
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seescience.bsky.social @seescience.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Take a look at our ESERO (European Space Education Resource Base) Competition page, as September sees the registration dates for both Primary and Secondary competitions. @ukspaceagency.bsky.social @esa.int www.stem.org.uk/esero #Space #ESERO #SpaceInWales
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
We can't believe it's been a month since MSF. We hope you all enjoyed yourself, drop us a comment, tell us what you enjoyed, or what you'd like to see at the next festival.
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
We asked local schools to submit some STEM themed artwork to be displayed at the festival. What a joyous job it was, displaying these. #STEM #STEAM #Feativals #Art #Creative
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Only 3 days!!!! We wouldn't have been able to deliver the festival we wanted to without our brilliant sponsors. Thank you, we're able to bring STEM into a community that will really benefit from this engagement . @BSGCT #WAVU #RSC #WCRC
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
5 days and counting..... We also have HDRUK who will be attending the festival. They'll be bringing two table top activities including a speed lego sorting activity & a hook-a-duck activity....... #Lego!!!!! Who doesn't love Lego. We can't wait.
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showmethesci.bsky.social @showmethesci.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
We're looking forward to being at Merthyr Science Festival next weekend. We have some new activities we're bring along which we can't wait for you to try out.
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Only 2 weeks to go!!!!! We will also have the Geologists Association joining us...how lucky are we. "We will exhibit an " extinction" table game, a "Match the minerals to the materials" challenge, specimens of rocks & minerals" #SciComm #Festival #STEM
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 21/06/2025
Only 2 weeks to go!!!!! We will also have the Geologists Association joining us...how lucky are we "We will exhibit an " extinction" table game, a "Match the minerals to the materials" challenge, specimens of rocks & minerals" @geolassoc.bsky.social #SciComm #Festival #STEM
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
Only 3 weeks to go!!!!!! Who wants to make their own re-entry shield?? 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋🏿‍♂️. We're very lucky to have Space Forge join us this year. #Scicomm #STEM #Festivals #FamilyFun
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
With only 4 weeks to go 😲 we'd love to introduce the Viral ImmunoTherapies and Advanced therapeutics Lab (VITAL) group who will be hosting their "Fighting cancer using viruses" stand. We look forward to seeing the Virus Tinkerers there. #Scicomm #Research #STEM #Outreach #CommunityEngagement
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
I love getting feedback like this when so many of us are trying to break down barriers and highlight that there is more to a hospital than doctors and nurses. The printed x-rays were a hit, thank you @claireprice.bsky.social @ibmscience.bsky.social #Attheheartofhealthcare #BiomedicalScience
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Wait...what?!?! Only 5 weeks to go!!!! The South East Wales branch of the IBMS will be joining us. Come along to do a periodic table puzzle, play with some mock specimens, make a DNA bracelet and construct a DNA model. @ibmscience.bsky.social #STEM #Science #Festivals #FamilyFun
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
6 weeks to go..... We'll also have some mini exhibits from Techniquest. How exciting!!!!! We all love Techniquest, and we can't wait to see what they'll bring along. #Scicomm #STEM #Festival #Family #FamilyFun
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
I had a great day at Snowdonia Space Centre. There were a couple of launches and a tour of the new testing facilities. Such an asset to the growing space sector in Wales.
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seescience.bsky.social @seescience.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
We're looking forward to attending the Snowdonia Space Centre tomorrow for their official launch. Great news and exciting times for the growing space sector in Wales at the moment. #STEM #Networking #Space #STEMAmbassadors
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
7 weeks today is Merthyr Science Festival. Aidan Seeley & team from SWIRL Swansea Uni will be there with their "Drunk worms" showing the effect of alcohol. How exciting and interesting. We can't wait to see some drunk worms. #STEM #Scicomm #Research #Festival #FamilyFun
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We need a name for our new mascot. Comment any suggestions and be in with a chance of winning a prize. #Ooo #Exciting #Prizes #Competition
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
It's only a little over 7 weeks until the festival, and we are busy preparing behind the scenes. Over the next few weeks, we're going to introduce a few people who will be attending, so watch this space. #Exciting #STEM #Festival #NameOurMascot
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Now this is the life I was built for. #Cheers #Sunshine #Relaxing
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
This is Flight Leutenant Robert Coventry, a pilot in WW2. As his plane was crashing, he steered the plane away from a primary school full of children. One of those children was my grandad. #NotAllHeroesWearCapes #VEDay #Hero
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Happy Star Wars Day everyone
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
We're on countdown.....9 weeks today will be Merthyr Science Festival. Take a look at our website to see who will be there. www.merthyrsciencefestival.co.uk #Excited #SciComm #STEM #FamilyFun
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merthyrscience.bsky.social @merthyrscience.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
Please meet our new mascot. However we need your help! Our mascot doesn't have a name. Submit your suggestions and be in with a chance to win a prize.
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Well thank you @newadventures.bsky.social for another emotional show. Please tell me that me and my mum aren't the only ones in tears after watching Swan Lake. What a beautiful performance. @matthewbourne.bsky.social #ballet #MothersDayTreat #Emotional #SwanLake
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seescience.bsky.social @seescience.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
Today is #EarthDay, it's a day to raise awareness of climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystems. Earth Day is a way to explain and make us aware of how our actions can have positive impact. @earthdayorg.bsky.social #EarthDay #EarthDay2025 #OurPowerOurPlanet
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Our STEM Ambassadors are amazing. Thank you for giving your time, you have such a positive impact on everyone you engage with #ThankYou #Volunteering #STEM
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
I was invited to speak at the Wales Women in STEM event. Very flattered to have been asked but very nervous as I sit among inspiring women who are either accomplished in their career or just starting. #WomenInSTEM #STEM #Nervous #VeryNervous
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hayleypincott.bsky.social @hayleypincott.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
I can't believe these are 3D printed. I'm so excited to use these with the light box to help explain decalcification and how it's used in the lab. Thank you @claireprice.bsky.social these are amazing. @ibmscience.bsky.social #BiomedicalScience #Histology #Lab #NHS
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seescience.bsky.social @seescience.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
@raytheontech.bsky.social Quadcopter Challenge is now open to student ages 11-13, the challenge is a STEM-based engineering challenge to design and build an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). Information & entry form can be found here acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:... ENTRY CLOSES 11/4 #GoodLuck
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