Chinese New Year marks the start of the New Year based on the lunisolar calendar, which falls on the first new moon between ...

The invisible beaker is a classic science activity and a fantastic example of "science magic" that's sure to provide a wow ...

Have you ever wondered why and how storms are named? It may feel like a random process, but storm names follow a strict international system. Naming storms has been found to increase awareness and ...

Did you know that no two snowflakes are the same? Snowflakes all take slightly different paths to the ground as they form, which is why each one is unique. Snowflakes start with a tiny speck of pollen ...

It's freezing cold outside today, so we've been trying some indoor winter science activities. These crayon resist snowflake pictures have been a big hit, ...

The Earth is known as a Goldilocks Planet, as, rather like the littlest bear's porridge, it is neither too hot nor too cold. It is this favourable temperature which allows life to exist. Earth is the ...

Winter is a great time of year to try some science at home. Ice and snow-themed experiments don't require special materials, look great, and if you can do them outside, are almost mess free! I've ...

This blubber experiment is a simple, easy way to demonstrate how animals ( not just polar bears ) stay warm in cold temperatures. There are some fun polar bear facts at the bottom of the page, too.

Can you build a marshmallow snowman? This is a super simple science investigation where children test different strengths of icing sugar to discover which sticks the marshmallows together the best.