Rainbows happen when sunlight is refracted and dispersed in drops of rain or mist. Water is denser than air, so sunlight ...

Have you ever wondered how far Jupiter is from Mars or Venus from Earth? Our handy calculator makes it easy to find out! All distances are average and ...

The spring equinox marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The balance of daylight shifts, ...

Get ready to unleash your inner scientist with my HUGE collection of science experiments and investigations for home and school. Most of the activities use inexpensive materials you probably already ...

Einstein Rings are a type of gravitational lensing in which the light from a galaxy or star passes a large object, like another galaxy or black hole, and is bent around it. If the alignment is right, ...

Our themed early years science activities are perfect for kids aged between 3 and around 5. Early childhood science education is really important for helping inspire a love of science in later years, ...

These storybook-themed science experiments are easy science investigations linked to children’s books! Finding science in stories is a great way to inspire a science activity and combine literacy and ...

STEM challenges are a fantastic way for children to learn in a hands-on, interactive way, hopefully sparking a curiosity and passion for science and technology. My ever growing collection of STEM ...

This activity uses Skittles to demonstrate radioactive decay. The rate of decay depends on the isotope of the element and is referred to as the half-life. Radioactive decay is a random process. To ...