Pocket Genius Science – Everyday science
Science does not just take place in laboratories. It forms part of almost everything we do, whether it is cooking food, playing with plastic toys, speaking to a friend on the telephone, surfing the Internet, or traveling from one place to another.
Play
From plastic toys and computer games to the latest cutting-edge sports equipment, science has nearly always been involved in developing and shaping the materials. Science is also used in the design of the equipment.
Work
Science is used in a range of jobs, helping to make them easier and more efficient. Machines can lift heavy objects, computers can process information and send messages, while the latest surgical equipment can help save lives.
Rest
Science even helps us to rest. In our homes, science is all around us. Thermostats control the temperature, ovens turn raw ingredients into tasty meals, while satellites in space beam radio, phone, and TV signals from all over the world into our homes.
SCIENCE IN SPACE
Space exploration is one of the greatest achievements of science. The International Space Station is a science laboratory in orbit around the Earth where astronauts conduct science experiments.
Many new discoveries and inventions have been made during space exploration, including some that we use every day, such as water filters, adjustable smoke alarms, and scratch-resistant glasses.