Forces on a kite

The human eye contains structures that allow it to perceive light, movement and colour differences.

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Māori knowledge and methods are increasingly being incorporated into New Zealand’s conservation practices. In this story, we meet researcher Dr Priscilla Wehi who uses both mātauranga...

Are you looking for ways to teach forces? If you’re new to the Science Learning Hub, you may want to start with our introductory video on...

Gliders and kites both have wings to generate lift. A glider’s wings are aerofoils. Well made kites are also aerofoil wings, which gives them lift.