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The chocolate season is here! Why not try a bit of clever chemistry to enjoy a bit of ice cream before the weather chills too much? In this delicious experiment, we combine different ingredients to change the melting point of chocolate.

In this activity we are going to take a look at how some dinosaurs may have digested their food.

Sailboats use the wind to push them along, and motor boats have a propeller. This little boat is powered by something else – soap!

Impress your friends and family with this floating image – a modern take on an old-timey magic trick.

Did you know that wombat poo is shaped like cubes? Celebrate the fascinating reasons for how and why while making some delicious mini lamingtons.

It’s summer! To a scientist, that means the Southern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun. And to young Australians, it means lots of school holidays! To celebrate, we’ve hand-picked 20 hands-on STEM activities that go well with lots of sunshine and quality time with family and friends.

This year, we designed and tested a whopping 22 hands-on STEM activities! Here’s a roundup of the five most popular to keep you busy all summer.

Have you ever wondered how water striders can walk on water? Wonder no longer!

All it takes is a little elastic to send a pom pom flying! Can you improve your aim with a bit of practice?

Why do apple slices go brown? In this experiment, test out the anti-browning abilities of common liquids. And discover the surprising biology of browning!