{"id":24108,"date":"2017-10-27T14:57:16","date_gmt":"2017-10-27T14:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jomec.co.uk\/intercardiff\/?p=24108"},"modified":"2017-10-27T14:57:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-27T14:57:16","slug":"techniquest-the-place-where-science-comes-to-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/science-environment\/techniquest-the-place-where-science-comes-to-life","title":{"rendered":"The place where science comes to life"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Techniquest, a popular family day out, is situated on the edge of Bute-town overlooking Cardiff bay. It is an interactive science museum full of accessible exhibits for visitors to explore and learn from.<\/h2>\n<p>Employee at Techniquest, Darren Westcott, said, \u201cThe great thing about it is science communication. We reach so many people and can explain different STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects to all ages whilst being fun.\u201d<br \/>\nTechniquest engages with many local schools. This Saturday, they are launching their \u2018Spooky Science\u2019 event for some ghostly science over the half-term.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24135\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24135\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24135 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-reception-625x352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24135\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24135 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-reception-625x352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><\/noscript> Two employees are at Techniquest\u2019s main reception where many families exciting day begins. Not only do people have access to the exhibits, but here they can ask for added extras such as a planetarium talk and access to the gift shop and caf\u00e9.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24136\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24136\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24136 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Water-Vortex-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24136\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24136 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Water-Vortex-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><\/noscript> A mother and child are enjoying Techniquest\u2019s vortex exhibit. The woman is spinning a wheel fast enough so that a whirl-pool is created inside the tank.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24133\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24133\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24133 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Floating-Ball-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24133 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Floating-Ball-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><\/noscript> This is one of Techniquest\u2019s most popular science exhibits. The floating ball works by air being pushed towards it. The air evenly spreads itself on the top and bottom, allowing it to float.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24134\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24134\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24134 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Piano-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24134\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24134 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Piano-625x351.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"351\" \/><\/noscript> The girls in this are playing a giant piano which requires them to use their feet to play it. This exhibit is particularly fun as it allows a number of people to enjoy it at once.<\/figcaption><\/figure><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_24132\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-24132\" style=\"width: 625px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-24132 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Cardiff-Bay-View-625x352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-24132\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-24132 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/intercardiff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2017\/10\/Techniquest-Cardiff-Bay-View-625x352.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"352\" \/><\/noscript> The big glass building allows visitors to enjoy this stunning view of Cardiff Bay. Darren Westcott, an employee of Techniquest says, \u201cThe location is great because we are in a beautiful glass building, which you can only get on the bay\u201d.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Science is made fun at Cardiff&#8217;s famous science museum! 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