If you're in the middle of a heatwave or just generally need to cool off, I've got five easy hacks to help. When the ...

Do you know that adding carbon dioxide to water makes it more acidic? We used red cabbage indicator to test the pH of tap water and carbonated water from a Sodastream. The tap water was slightly ...

If you're feeling the heat this week, a DIY sprinkler is a fun way to cool down. All you need is a plastic bottle and some water. This fun backyard ...

If you’re feeling the heat this week, a DIY sprinkler is a fun way to cool down. All you need is a plastic bottle and some water. This fun backyard science activity is a fantastic demonstration of ...

Today in Around the World in 50 Experiments, we’re heading to Norway! Learn about Vikings, Fjords, Northern Lights and navigating with the stars as we travel to Scandinavia for an exciting adventure.

Now you know the science behind the reaction, why not try one of our many explosive baking soda and vinegar experiments? One of our favourites is fizzy colour changing potions! These use red cabbage ...

Did you know play dough conducts electricity and can be used to make circuits? Using play dough is a fun and very low cost way to learn about circuits and electricity. In our circuit we use a ...

Why does food rot? Have you ever noticed that if you leave an apple (or any fruit ) for too long, it starts to rot or decay? This can lead to significant food waste, so it’s important to understand ...

Today’s STEM Challenge is super simple. The aim is to find out how many coins it takes to sink a foil boat. First, we cleaned up our treasure, then we made different sizes of kitchen foil boats and ...

Cut the top off the bottle and place it upside down inside the main body. Get an adult to help, as the edges might be sharp. Place a ruler on the side of the bottle and mark in cm up the side. Bury ...

Ask the children to feel each object and predict whether each one will sink or float. Record the predictions in a table Test each item by dropping it carefully into the water. Record the results for ...

Have you ever wondered why penguins don’t freeze to death? Penguins have to cope with an immensely harsh environment with extremely cold temperatures and added wind chill. Animals that live in cold ...