Interactive science simulations

Explore 10 interactive scientific models, starting with the neuron below: fire a pulse to see its voltage response.

Membrane voltage over the last 120 ms. Dashed line is threshold, -55 mV.

-65.0Voltage (mV)
-Last peak (mV)
-Afterdip (mV)

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics

Astronomy

Each page

  1. Learn the goalIt opens with what you'll learn, so you know what to look for.
  2. ExperimentUse the “Try this” instructions to set up an experiment, then adjust the controls to compare results.
  3. UnderstandIt ends with the science and equations behind what you just saw.