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The ocean covers about 71% of the Earth’s surface and holds about 97% of our planet’s total water. Despite the vastness of our oceans, they are being massively impacted by human activity. Microplastics have been found at the bottom of the Mariana Trench, fish populations are declining due to overfishing, and the oceans are warming … Continue reading “Ocean Acidification Investigation”

A food chain is a diagram that shows how energy is transferred from one living thing to another. Energy is transferred from the sun to plants, which use the light to produce energy through a process called photosynthesis. An animal then eats the plant for food, is eaten by another animal, and so on until you reach … Continue reading “How Pollution Climbs the Food Chain”

The UK is getting ready for a mini heatwave, so today I’m sharing some fun, cooling summer science experiments that are great for kids of all ages on a sunny day! Sometimes, science experiments outside feel so much easier than making a mess inside. They are a great way to keep kids entertained during school … Continue reading “Summer Science for Hot Days”

The Bundibugyo virus is one of six known strains of Ebola. It was discovered in 2007 when an outbreak of hemorrhagic fever occurred in the Bundibugyo area of Western Uganda. When people think of Ebola, they usually think of the Zaire strain, which is the deadliest known version and has a mortality rate of up … Continue reading “What is the Bundibugyo Virus?”

At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius equal? When checking what to pack for a holiday, you need to know whether the temperature is in Celsius or Fahrenheit. 40°F is winter coat weather, but 40 °C is a very hot day! Celsius and Fahrenheit are both temperature scales, it’s a bit like measuring the same … Continue reading “Fahrenheit, Celsius and a STEM Challenge”

Dandelions are so much more than an annoying weed. They can track the sun, turn into the puffballs we love to blow around, and survive year after year, all while providing a food source for pollinating insects. They are perfect for a spring science challenge as they are free and easily accessible. My five dandelion … Continue reading “Dandelion Science Experiments”

Have you ever wondered why the skin on your fingers and toes shrivels up in the bath when other body parts stay the same? In the past, people thought wrinkly skin was caused by the fingers and toes absorbing water, but this isn’t correct. When nerves detect that skin has been wet for a period … Continue reading “Why does skin get wrinkly in water?”

Hantavirus has been in the news a lot recently, but what is it? Hantaviruses are zoonotic viruses that usually infect rats and mice ( rodents ). Transmission to humans is rare, but infection then causes a severe respiratory illness. Cases of hantavirus infection are rare, but its high fatality rate makes it a public health … Continue reading “What is Hantavirus?”

Love or loathe them, dandelions are a common feature in spring. One day, there are just a few, then suddenly they seem to be everywhere. A combination of day length and increasing temperatures leads to a massive synchronised bloom in April or May. It might be tempting to get rid of the pesky weeds, but … Continue reading “Dandelion Magic Trick- Make Stems Curl in Seconds”

Celebrate all things spring with a FREE scavenger hunt! A scavenger hunt is a fantastic and inexpensive way to liven up a walk. To add to the fun, take a camera or sketchbook and draw or take a photo of what you can see! This idea also pairs nicely with my cloud spotting activity! FREE … Continue reading “FREE Spring Scavenger Hunt”