By Ariel Marcy, 27 June 2024
Highlighters are so bright that you’d think their ink lasts forever. Make it disappear with a simple citrus fruit!
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By Amy Briggs, 12 June 2024
Would you like to help satellites keep an eye on Australian water quality? This hands-on activity shows you how! Through the EyeOnWater app, you can help CSIRO scientists match satellite data to photos of the water in your neighbourhood!
By Jack Scott, 30 May 2024
Create oobleck, the amazing slime that can be both a liquid AND a solid!!
By Ariel Marcy, 22 May 2024
Do you know a dinosaur fan? Are YOU a dinosaur fan? If so, here’s a science-y way to do a dino dig, right in your backyard (or kitchen)!
By Jack Scott, 1 May 2024
Here’s a fun way to make flowers ANY colour that you want! They make a great gift for birthdays and holidays like Mother’s Day
By Jack Scott, 4 April 2024
Have you ever wondered why the sky is blue in the morning, and then orange in the evening? Incredibly, milk can show us why!
By Ariel Marcy, 26 March 2024
Bathymetry is the study of the ocean floor. And it creates a lot of maps! These maps record the changing depths of the ocean and are often beautiful to look at. Why not make your own?
By David Shaw, 13 March 2024
Learn about the different parts of plants, as well as the science of preservation, by making your own pretty potpourri.
By Ariel Marcy, 27 February 2024
Houston, we have lift-off! This fun activity will turn your local stomping-grounds into a rocket launch facility.
By Ariel Marcy, 14 February 2024
Don’t have any sour candy on hand? Make something even sweeter! These glitter grapes come in all kinds of fruity flavours.
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