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When opening a tin can, chances are you’ll turn to a can opener or use a ring pull. But these are not the only ways to crack open a tin. In this activity, try using sandpaper to remove the top of a can!

Have you ever wanted to bring your pictures to life? Here’s one neat trick to make a drawing float away, literally!

Written by Mike McRae Your pets might like a good scratch, but new research suggests your beloved pot plants might not be so fond of having their fronds fondled.

Here’s a simple game that can be very tricky to play well. Give it a go, then find out why it’s such a challenge.

As long as a thumb and with a six-centimetre wingspan, you’d think it would be hard to miss Wallace’s giant bee.

Here’s a classic activity with a showy twist. Surprise your friends by inverting a water bottle without spilling its contents!

Imagine bacteria, clinging to a rock, floating deep in space. The rock was once blasted off its planet by a cataclysmic explosion. Hundreds of years in the future, the rock encounters a new planet, bringing these lonely bacteria with it. The question is, could the bacteria survive?

Written by Elvina Lee As they say in Star Trek, “Space: the final frontier”. How well do you know this big beyond? This week’s quiz will test your familiarity with all things space. If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

Written by Elvina Lee What’s the festive season without bells? Here’s an activity you can do, without the headache of excess jingling!

Here’s a balancing game, but with a bit of practice you will always win! Why? Because you’ve set up a clever trick.