These light up paper circuit cards were much easier to make than I expected and only need a few inexpensive materials.

These walking reindeer made us laugh so much. They work brilliantly, but can be a little fiddly to get going. This activity ...

It's finally December, the elves are up to their usual mischief, presents are being wrapped, and people are looking forward to plenty of festive fun with family and friends. My Turkey STEM Challenges ...

This spooky science trick uses a magnet and a paper clip to make paper ghosts seem to fly through the air. It's a fantastic way to learn about magnets and gravity with a fun Halloween twist! Carefully ...

A baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption or a fizzy potion are classic childhood science experiments and a great way to introduce the concept of chemical reactions. Washing-up liquid ( dish soap ) ...

Creating a cloud in a jar is a great way to learn how clouds form and how cloud seeding works. Clouds form when water vapour condenses or freezes. Water vapour rises, cools and condenses on particles ...

You've probably seen or experienced most of these common science phenomena before, but you may not have thought about why they happen. From sticking a magnet onto your fridge to colourful lights in ...

The spring equinox marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The balance of daylight shifts, marking the start of warmer, longer days. In the Southern Hemisphere, it marks ...

If you're looking for easy activities to keep kids busy on a rainy day, you're in the right place. Make the most of the weather with my collection of easy science experiments for a rainy day. Children ...

Although pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is in the dictionary, it's not really a real word. It's a made-up name for lung disease but it was created to ...

Sterling silver jewellery tarnishes easily because it contains copper. Copper makes silver stronger, but it binds with particles of sulphur in the air, producing silver sulfide, which is the black ...

The 2024 Olympics are to be held in Paris, France, for the first time in over 100 years! Olympic sports include athletics, team sports, climbing, surfing, swimming, tennis, skateboarding, and even ...