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 ...

If you've spent any time with kids recently, you've probably heard the slang term "six - seven". It seems to have no meaning, ...

This simple apple ramp STEM challenge is a brilliant, hands-on way to learn about the effect of gradient on speed and ...

Have you ever wondered how fireworks fly? The science behind the flight of a firework is the same as that of a rocket, and a ...

These flying cups are a great STEM challenge for any time of year. One cup acts as an elastic band launcher, and the other is launched into the air! It's a fun way to learn about forces, motion, ...

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 ) ...

Have you ever wanted to create your very own animation? One way to do this is with a simple flipbook. An animation flip book is a series of pictures arranged in a flip book that change slightly from ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...