Science Project Ideas

How Does Running Change Your Body?

For a lot of people, working out seems like more of a chore than something to be enjoyed. But when you find an activity that you not only love doing…

Hollow Trees – Risks & Benefits

It’s like something out of a fairytale when you come across a hollow tree. I recently saw one that had been fitted with a door and every time we’ve driven…

Where Is The Halfway Point In The UK? And Other Halfway Points.

The UK isn’t the most massive country in the world. In fact, it’s the 78th smallest so travelling from one end to the other is quite easy when you compare it to…

How Long Does It Take To Grow A Bonsai Tree?

If you want to grow a tree but don’t have the outdoor space then you might choose a bonsai. These are trees whose growth is stunted by being in a…

How To Tell The Age Of A Tree

Trees are so important for humans and all life on earth. You’re probably aware of how they provide us with oxygen but they’re also essential for maintaining balance in the…

What Is The Average Sprint Speed?

The world went crazy back in 2009 when Usain Bolt broke the 100 metre record with an astonishing top speed of 44 kilometres per hour. That’s far quicker than the…

How To Shrink Polyester

Polyester is used for a wide variety of garments thanks to its durability and resistance. However, while it will resist things like stains and mould, it’s also quite resistant to…

Seeing Ultraviolet Light: Tonic Water in Sunlight

Ultraviolet (UV) light is an invisible part of light. It has a shorter wavelength than violet light (see ‘Making a Rainbow: Breaking Light Into Colour’), and its name means ‘beyond…

Growing Stalactites and Stalagmites

Stalactites and stalagmites are formations of rock in underground caves. They are formed when calcium carbonate and other minerals dissolve in water running through the soil and rocks. As the…