A baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption or a fizzy potion are classic childhood science experiments and a great way to ...

These jelly/jello petri dish bacteria snacks are a fun Halloween party treat or just an unusual way to learn about bacteria! A petri dish is a shallow, ...

Our fizzy pumpkin cups are a simple fizzy science activity for Halloween. We drew a pumpkin face on a plastic cup and set up a baking soda and vinegar reaction in the inside. The orange foam fizzes up ...

A Möbius strip is a loop with one side and one edge. It's made by twisting a strip of paper 180 degrees and taping the ends together. There's no obvious difference between inside and outside. If you ...

A tower of slippery ice cubes might sound impossible to build, but adding a little salt makes it much easier! Try to stack the ice cubes. They will topple off each other. Leave the ice cubes to melt ...

A school gardening club is a great way to get kids outside while learning about plants and nature. There's nothing better than picking fruit or vegetables you've grown yourself, and the experience is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Good science kits can be hard to find, but you'll never be disappointed with MEL Science. Each kit contains everything you need to carry out a hands-on science activity or experiment safely at home.

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 adventure. Around ...

Have you ever wondered how a sea is different to an ocean? The two are often used interchangeably, but they have many differences. Oceans are bigger than seas. They cover 70% of the planet and have an ...