Science gadgets and science toys

What would we do without pi? This handy little number allows us to do many wondrous things, such as calculating circles and Heisenberg's uncertaint...

OK, you're allowed to admit it: Maths was your favourite subject at school and you just couldn't get enough of it, right? And even today, you can e...

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Originally, the experiment colloquially referred to as “Schrödinger’s Cat” was supposed to demonstrate a problem of quantum mechanics. Today, it’s ...

Forget everything your chemistry teacher told you*: "Don't drink from the test tubes"; "Be careful with fluids"; "Don...

Do you sometimes have the feeling that the weight of the world, indeed the whole universe, is on your shoulders? With the Sun, Moon and Earth stres...

This is what you get when you cross a steam engine with a beetle: steampunk battle beetles. So you'd better watch out when assembling these insects...

Most of us don't recall that much from biology class back in school, but if words like "osmosis" or "mitochondria" make your eyes light up, the Sci...

Finally there's a chance for pirates and Pastafaris to build their own shrine with the holy Flying Spaghetti Monster. In contrast to other non-prov...

This Shirt only makes sense in German. ;)

Never try to calculate when drunk!

Do you love science, cats and good jokes? Then the Cat-Ion shirt fulfils all the criteria for the perfect nerd shirt. The motif alludes to the name...

Admittedly, mathematics has managed to get such a bad rep that even synchronized vacuuming appears more interesting to many people. To someone who ...

It is no wonder that the T-Rex in the 1993 film "Jurassic Park" is in a bad mood… After all, he was offline for quite a while. At some point you ju...

As the saying goes, the dumbest farmers have the fattest potatoes. Does this saying also apply outside of agriculture? What about phi breeding, for...

Just as the natural science this mug is dedicated to, the Science Mug: Chemistry likes flashy entrances. The equation for the oxyhydrogen reaction ...

2 is the oddest prime number, because it's the only prime that is not odd.

Mathematics is a boring subject for boring people? Hah, nice try! Anyone who has spent even one minute talking to people with a burning passion for...

We are the Ohm. Resistance is futile! If you like science fiction and scientific jokes, this button is for you. :)

On this shirt, the famous quote from Star Wars must have been written down by a physicist. Out of habit, he or she replaced the word "force" with a...

Many of us have heard at school - or later in life - what potential we have if we just tried harder. But it should be clear that potential depends ...

It's the small things that make us happy... For chemists it's the good old periodic table. You probably already know it by heart, but it ...

Not all numbers are perfect.

"Life finds a way." Does this quote sound familiar? Then the Jurassic Park lamp: Amber with Mosquito is sure to find its way into your home soon. T...

The Quantum Junction Decal shows a traffic sign, the speed of light plus instructions to get in both lanes. It’s a nod to the behaviour of light in...

According to the internet, "Trust me – I'm an engineer" is a phrase that will automatically give the person who has uttered it the ability to fix a...

If 'evolution' was human, it would just sigh and bang its head against the wall repeatedly when someone mentions spicy food. After all, the pain ca...

Rumour has it that some mathematicians got mad when they read this sentence.

Without natural sciences, we would know next to nothing about the inner workings of the universe and our bodies. If you take a closer look at how c...

Every child knows that cats have nine lives. But where does life actually begin and where does it end? And what do you do if you lock your cat in a...

Even if this button doesn't contain any caffeine, the sight of it will hopefully give you extra energy. Or you can use it as a reminder that you wa...

Many are those that want to tempt you, entice you, and win you over to their side. But there's only one side that offers you what you really n...

It’s perfectly normal if you don’t get along with everyone you meet – some things are just not meant to be. It sucks, however, if there are other r...

What's better than a Pi? Eight pi, or more precisely one octopi. This number is exactly eight times more infinite than pi. You don't believe us? Wh...

Bring the magic of the Japanese Hanami festival into your home with the Magic Sakura - Magical Growing Cherry Tree! In Japan, the cherry blossom is...