Activities
Science Live
Would you like to be a test subject in real scientific research? Then take part in Science Live, NEMO's innovative research programme. Science Live is an ongoing project in which real scientists come to NEMO to find many test subjects of different ages and backgrounds for their research. Depending on the type of research, Science Live is suitable for both adults and children.
This summer in Science Live
Make your voice heard
What do you think is important? Are you ever concerned with topics such as mental health, social media or the climate? Play a game from the Erasmus University and let your voice be heard about what you think is important in society.
From 6 to 12 July, ages 8 to 18
Fake news uncovered
Dive into fake news on social media. In this quiz by Erasmus University, you'll unravel how fake news spreads and test whether you recognize fake news. By doing so, you will learn to reason and draw conclusions like a scientist.
From July 6 to 12, ages 8 to 15
How do we learn to move?
Do you sometimes draw? In this experiment, you draw invisible circles and hear if they are the right size or not. This way the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam studies how you use successes to improve your drawings.
From July 13 to 19, ages 7 and over
How much do you resemble a carrot?
Did you know that your skin can tell how much fruit and vegetables you consume? With a simple finger scan, your ‘fruit and veggies score’ can be determined. Join this study by Maastricht University with your parents or companions and find out which of you eats the most fruits and vegetables!
From August 3 to 16, ages 6 to 18 with parents/companions
Put your brain to work!
To solve a puzzle, you have to think logically, look closely and keep at it. Sometimes the puzzle beats you and you need help, or maybe you help someone else to crack their puzzle. Take part in Utrecht University’s study and find out how you go about solving brainteasers.
From August 17 to September 1, ages 2 to 11