Christmas gifts for the rationally curious

CultureLab's pick of whimsical gifts inspired by science

23 November 2011

1 Colour-changing lightbulbs

£19.99, leds-lights.co.uk

These AuraGlow remote-controlled bulbs turn any room into a disco at the touch of a button.

2 Periodic table cufflinks

$18, ShopGibberish on Etsy.com

You’ll be in your element with these chemical cufflinks.

3 Giant microbes

Brain cells and antibiotics have never been so snuggly.

4 Subatomic particle plush toys

$10.49 each, ParticleZoo.net

Grinning quarks and sly neutrinos put the personality in particles.

This neurotransmitter necklace is sure to make you feel good.

Get compliments on your condiments with these playful…

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