By David Shaw, 12 July 2018
Lava lamps look super cool, but they can be expensive and hard to find. With this activity, you can make your own bubbly lava and learn a bit about oil and water!
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By David Shaw, 28 June 2018
Find out more about invisibility by hiding a glass jar in plain sight. Then, use the jar to create a clever illusion, making a rock appear to float mysteriously!
By David Shaw, 14 June 2018
Have you ever wanted to draw really small pictures? Here’s a trick – you can just draw normal sized ones, and then use some special plastic to shrink them!
By David Shaw, 31 May 2018
You’ve seen it over and over again, but how well do you know the Moon? We’ve got a handy Moon map to help show you around. Pick a time to head outside at night and see if you can find these features on the face of the Moon.
By David Shaw, 3 May 2018
Create a cool cloud inside a jar using these instructions.
By David Shaw, 5 April 2018
How do you make string stand on its end? To find out, read on…
By David Shaw, 22 March 2018
When you’re on a bus, corners can push you sideways. But what does it do to a balloon? Grab a balloon and get on board to learn a thing or two about inertia.
By David Shaw, 8 March 2018
Learn about the different parts of plants, as well as the science of preservation, by making your own pretty potpourri. Safety: Vegetable peelers are sharp. Ask an adult to help.
By David Shaw, 16 February 2018
Blood left at a crime scene can tell you a lot about the events. To rewind the clock and look back in time, you just need a ruler and some trigonometry.
By David Shaw, 27 November 2017
You’ll find yourself going a little loopy with this puzzle, but it’s worth unravelling the secret.