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This weird, wonderful shape is called a sphericon and it has a strange way of rolling. It wiggles back and forth as it trundles downhill!

This simple toy can balance on a table edge or a fingertip. So get your craft on and have some physics fun!

Want to surprise your friends and family? With a bit of practice, you can make this cup cluck like a chicken!

Bubble blowers come in all kinds of shapes and sizes. This one blows thousands of tiny bubbles that you can play with. It makes a foam that lasts, so you can even shape the bubbles into towers!

There’s a tonne of science in food. Here are 15 of our favourite food-related science activities to tickle your brain and tantalise your tastebuds!

What’s better than eating a marshmallow? How about turning it into soft, fun, edible marshmallow slime! Safety: When handling food, use clean hands and clean equipment. Items from the microwave can be hot – ask an adult to help.

This simple toy is made from a few paperclips and can jump high into the air. Time to get bending!

Light, fluffy and oh-so-sweet, meringues are a delicious treat. When beaten, egg whites turn into an amazing foam that can be baked to perfection. But there’s also a way to make meringues without using eggs! Safety: Use clean hands and clean equipment when handling food. This activity uses an oven and beaters. Ask an adult […]

Make a curious device that doesn’t like being put near a candle flame. When it gets hot, it curls away!

By Mike McRae and David Shaw Attracted to doing some hands-on science? Why not use a magnet to create a ‘reed switch’?