Science Max: Experiments at Large

Phil uses a trebuchet to hurl pumpkins and explains the history of the giant, lever-based catapult.

Using a small, syringe-powered hydraulic arm, Phil learns how to use hydraulics to crush stuff.

Phil experiments with the Magnus effect, gyroscopic precession, pushing string and Da Vinci's perpetual motion wheel.

Phil tries to make domes, gets the record in cup-stacking, builds a cube of pencils and a self-supporting bridge.

Phil demonstrates how many things are made out of long chains of molecules, from plastics to fabrics to DNA.

Phil makes rockets using antacid tablets and water; Phil uses chemistry to make light and instant crystals.

Phil conducts an egg drop experiment, with pumpkins.

Phil tries to max out a boat that propels itself using nothing but water and gravity.

Phil conducts experiments that involve friction.

Phil explores how to make things go using propulsion and inertia.

Air is a fluid, just like water that can be surfed on with a tumblewing; Phil explores lots of different methods of flight all while maxing out the tumblewing.

Experiments include mixing diet cola with mints, pulling an egg into a flash, and carbonating pickle juice.

Phil builds a Rube Goldberg machine and learns a lot about different kinds of forces, such as gravity, potential energy, kinetic energy, chemical, electrical.