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 ...

At what temperature are Fahrenheit and Celsius equal? When checking what to pack for a holiday, you need to know whether the ...

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 ...

Half fill the bowl with water and ice. Place a bottle or can in the bowl. The drink must be sealed so the salty water doesn't get inside. Add a handful of salt to the water and stir. Watch what ...

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 ...

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 ...

Love or loathe them, dandelions are a common feature in spring. One day, there are just a few, then suddenly they seem to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

We made these virus models to show how different viruses have very different structures. They are also different sizes ( our models are not to scale ) and infect different types of hosts. At a very ...

What does climate change mean? Discover what we mean by climate change and find some activities to help learn about it! Why is the sky blue? Find out why the sky is blue, and how to make a rainbow!