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Explore the science: Treasure Hunt

 
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New Zealand landscape

The Challenges

Find out more about the science behind the challenges:

Gold Rush

Shakers

Quakers

Ice

Treasure Hunt

Big Smelt

Explore the Science

Find out how Jonathan and Ellen built their device to measure altitude to aid them in their hunt for hidden treasure. Jonathan explains the physics behind the challenge.

Discover how Mike Leahy and Mike Bullivant used mercury sulfide to extract the gold. Mike Leahy explores the chemistry involved in getting gold from rock.

 

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