By Mike, 19 March 2013
Humans have been modifying their bodies for millennia. The 5000-year-old, freeze-dried remains of a man found in the Ötztal Alps of Europe was tattooed with lines. People from cultures around the world still mark their bodies with scars, stretch their lips and earlobes, or undergo painful ceremonies to adorn their bodies with symbols and markings.
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By Mike, 16 January 2013
Having trouble finding a four-leafed clover? This activity explains why! If you’re getting ready for some gardening, keep this activity in the back of your mind as you marvel at Mother Nature’s mathematics.
By Mike, 11 December 2012
Written by Alice Ryder Actors in Christmas nativity plays take note – the three wise men may come up one present short for baby Jesus this year, because the world’s supply of frankincense is in danger.
By Mike, 27 November 2012
Written by Alice Ryder Being asked to read a few pages for homework may sound like a chore, but imagine reading more than five million books. That’s what Slovenian physicist Matjaz Perc did to investigate how the use of words in the English language has changed over time.
By Mike, 24 November 2012
Take part in the big, blind carrot experiment! Please post your results as comments to this post.
By Mike, 21 November 2012
Have you ever wondered what quantum physics was all about? Grab a tray of water and learn a bit about the strangest science of the twentieth century!
Laser light is not the same as other kinds of light. In this activity, discover some of the ways it is special, and make a really cool pattern!
By Mike, 2 November 2012
Say cheese and flash that beautiful smile. You should be proud of those choppers; after all, teeth have been around for nearly half a billion years.
By Mike, 30 October 2012
Written by Emma Bastian How do you weigh a dinosaur? It’s a simple question with a very complex answer.
By Mike, 5 October 2012
Create a taste illusion with this fun recipe!
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