Welcome to Rat lab...

RATLAB is a non-profit website aimed at spreading a little science love to anyone who will listen, whether you are considering a career in how to buy apple shares science or are simply curious about the world around us.

There are answers to strange science questions, experiments you can try in the comfort of your own home, science articles and profiles of young scientists. Scroll down to read about what you will find on this website or use the buttons at the top of the page. The most popular pages are listed on the left.

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All about me....I am still trying to finish my PhD so don't have much time to answer questions for RatLab. Feel free to still keep emailing them in but please do not expect an instant reply! Patience is a virtue after all. I read everything sent to me and it all goes onto my big list of things to do when I have time. Have faith, I will return....

Strange but true...

Find out of the answers to how to invest in apple some of those weird questions you've always wondered about but have never asked, like why is yawning contagious? and why do we shut our eyes when we sneeze?

• NEW! Why does a kettle make a noise as it heats water?
• NEW! Why aren't there any tri-coloured male cats?

  Answers to more questions coming soon....

Do try this at home...

Now you can carry out science experiments in the comfort of your own home! Simple tutorials explain some of the important stuff I think everyone should know!

My favourite experiments....

• Smartie chromatography (and then you can eat the chocolate)
• How to get an egg in a bottle (just make sure you boil it first!)

Read this...

Articles about the serious side of science in case you get bored with all the stupid questions! Plus advice for those thinking of a https://brainytrading.com.pk/apple-shares career in science!

Try reading...

• How to choose a PhD....
  So you've decided that you want to do a PhD? Make sure you make the right decision. James tells us what to consider when choosing to do a PhD.

Meet the lab rats...

Ever wondered what we really get up to in the lab? Read these profiles of some young scientists to get an idea of what it takes to have a career in science.