This fun elf-themed basketball STEM challenge is a great hands-on science activity for learning about transfer of energy. The idea is to build a lolly ...

Keep the kids busy over Thanksgiving with these easy STEM Challenges. Science activities and challenges are a great way for kids to learn without ...

Have you ever seen a jumping bean toy? They bounce, flip and jump as if they're magic, but the real magic is that you can ...

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 ) ...

Magnets are always fun when used in science experiments and demonstrations. They are fairly inexpensive to buy and can be used in lots of creative ways. We still play with our magnet cars years after ...

Have you ever wondered why a bag of crisps ( or potato chips ) expands on an aeroplane? It's all about air pressure. The crisp packet was sealed at a lower altitude where atmospheric pressure is ...

Have you ever wondered how far Jupiter is from Mars or Venus from Earth? Our handy calculator makes it easy to find out! All distances are average and approximate, as it's difficult to be accurate ...

Planting and watching seeds grow is a fantastic spring science activity for children. Kids can start with a bean or seed in a jar to watch it germinate, observe seedlings and finally become a fully ...

The Stroop effect is a phenomenon where it takes longer to name a word's colour when the text colour doesn't match the word. It's a fun way to learn how your brain works. Try saying the colours of the ...

Warning! These super science riddles may cause excessive brain activity and lots of laughter! Challenge your friends, family and yourself with this collection of mind-bending puzzles.

A dodecahedron is a three-dimensional shape with 12 faces. The most common dodecahedron ( regular dodecahedron ) has regular pentagons for all 12 faces. There are other types of dodecahedron are made ...