Explore the freaky force of gravity, with lots of groovy gravity facts, a deep dive into centre of gravity and astronomical orbits, a question about black holes, the past, present, and future of gravitational science, and a gravity-defying trick for you to try yourself at home.

Written, presented, and produced by Jenny Lynch.

https://www.creativescience.com.au

Episode content:

00:00 Introduction and fast facts

02:45 Gravity and astronomical orbits

05:52 What would happen if I fell into a black hole?

07:10 How do we know what we know about the force of gravity?

08:39 Try this – make a gravity-defying box

You will need modelling clay or playdough and an empty cardboard milk carton, or any other long cardboard box, for example a biscuit box.