Chinese New Year marks the start of the New Year based on the lunisolar calendar, which falls on the first new moon between ...

Have you ever wondered why and how storms are named? It may feel like a random process, but storm names follow a strict international system. Naming ...

These light up paper circuit cards were much easier to make than I expected and only need a few inexpensive materials. They're a great way to learn about circuits and electricity. You can make a ...

A baking soda and vinegar volcano eruption or a fizzy potion are classic childhood science experiments and a great way to introduce the concept of chemical reactions. Washing-up liquid ( dish soap ) ...

Creating a cloud in a jar is a great way to learn how clouds form and how cloud seeding works. Clouds form when water vapour condenses or freezes. Water vapour rises, cools and condenses on particles ...

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 ...

Planting and watching seeds grow is a fantastic spring science activity for children. Kids can start with a bean or seed in a jar to watch it germinate, observe seedlings and finally become a fully ...

You've probably seen lightning flash across the sky, but do you know why and how it happens? This simple science activity teaches how lightning forms and how to make ...

Although pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is in the dictionary, it's not really a real word. It's a made-up name for lung disease but it was created to ...

Have you ever wondered how a sea is different to an ocean? The two are often used interchangeably, but they have many differences. Oceans are bigger than seas. They cover 70% of the planet and have an ...

Halloween is a great time to try some spooky science tricks and experiments. Here at Science Sparks, we've been growing our collection of Halloween Science Experiments for years, and this year's new ...

This disappearing spider trick is a simple Halloween science activity and a great refraction demonstration. Children can watch as a drawing of a spider disappears when water is poured into a glass ...