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.

Cut the top off the bottle and place it upside down inside the main body. Get an adult to help, as the edges might be sharp. Place a ruler on the side of the bottle and mark in cm up the side. Bury ...

Atoms are tiny particles of matter which make up everything in the universe. Everything you see is made up of atoms. Scientists spent many years trying to understand the structure of the atom, with ...

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 ...

All you need for today's easy science experiment is tape, paper and some books. This is a super simple STEM challenge for kids of all ages. We're going to test the strength of paper folded into ...

Today's experiment is very simple but hopefully fascinating for even very young children. We're going to investigate which solids dissolve in water. When a substance dissolves in water, you can't see ...

Imagine a world where science education is accessible to everyone and is all about hands-on, exciting discoveries. That’s the world I want to create.

We actually made this a few years ago, but when I looked for the post today I couldn't find it, so there's no photos just this video.

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!

Chocolate is perfect for learning about the rock cycle as it can be heated, cooled and compressed just like real rocks. This activity uses chocolate to demonstrate how three different types of rocks ...

Most penguins live in and around Antarctica in the southern hemisphere. This means they have to be able to survive in extreme cold conditions. Penguins have several adaptations that allow them to stay ...