Emma Vanstone Emma is the creative force behind the award winning Science Sparks. It started with a dream of making science ...

Cloud seeding is when tiny particles are added to clouds to help them produce more precipitation. Clouds form from tiny, light water droplets or ice crystals. As they bump into each other, they merge ...

We created these shadow drawings over the summer holidays, but they work brilliantly at any time of year as long as the sun in shining. You can either look for shadows that have formed naturally to ...

Today's new STEM challenges celebrate all things spring! Here at Science Sparks, we are looking forward to better weather and all the new growth, colour and life that spring brings. Try these easy ...

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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 approximate, as it's difficult to be accurate ...

Have you ever seen someone flick a tablecloth out from under plates that stay in place? The plates stay in place because of a concept called inertia. A slightly easier way to demonstrate inertia is by ...

Did you know I have FOUR science books available? Each book is full of easy but exciting science experiments for kids of all ages. This IS Rocket Science is full of easy and exciting space themed ...

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