Can you save an egg astronaut from a sticky end? Test different materials to find out which protects an egg the best from a rocket launch and a crash to ...

Catch up with this week's new and updated science investigations. These are my most popular, tried and tested science experiments for home, school or science club. Launch rockets, make colour changing ...

This germination science investigation is very simple but fascinating. Did you know you can grow a bean in a jar with just a little water? Once the seed has germinated, you can place it in soil for ...

Use the tape to attach three straws to the side of the bottle, so it stands up upside down. Pour about 2 cm of vinegar into the bottle. Wrap the baking soda in the kitchen roll to make a little parcel ...

This DIY stomp rocket is one of the simplest things I've ever made and works amazingly well! Even our heavy kitchen roll and cardboard rocket flew high up into the air. All you need to make your own ...

Today's Tray a Day investigation is a fun waterproofing activity. The idea is to colour in each dinosaur and cover them with different test materials. Once each dinosaur is completely covered spray ...

Making circuits is great fun for kids of all ages. If you have little ones play dough circuits are a great kid-friendly activity for learning about electricity. I've used these with children as young ...

The 2026 Winter Olympics start tomorrow, bringing athletes from around the world together to compete for a coveted gold medal! Here at Science Sparks, we're looking forward to watching gravity-defying ...

Here at Science Sparks, we've tried a lot of science experiments over the years; some have been brilliant on the first go, some have taken a LOT of tweaking, and some have been a complete disaster!

The spring equinox marks the astronomical beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. The balance of daylight shifts, marking the start of warmer, longer days. In the Southern Hemisphere, it marks ...

The next destination in our trip Around the World in 50 Experiments is Christmas Island. Christmas Island is an Australian territory in the Indian Ocean, about 1600 miles northwest of Perth. It's a ...

Wind turbines use energy from wind to generate electricity. Each turbine has a generator inside. When the blades rotate they turn the generator which produces electricity. This is a form of non ...