Five classic science experiments to try at home

Five classic science experiments to try at home

Five classic science experiments to try at home There are hundreds and thousands – if not millions – of science experiments on YouTube for you to try at home, but which are the best? We pick out five all-time classics that are guaranteed to raise an eyebrow or two....
How to overcome a fear of maths

How to overcome a fear of maths

How to overcome a fear of maths Maths can be fun – if only it’s taught properly.  Shutterstock This guest blog was written by Alexei Vernitski, Ian Daly and Jake Bourgaize, University of Essex, for The Conversation. It’s fair to say maths is not everyone’s favourite...
Seven dyslexic superpowers

Seven dyslexic superpowers

Seven dyslexic superpowers “With reading difficulties can come other cognitive strengths.” So says Matthew H. Schneps, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and astrophysicist – and he should know because he’s also dyslexic. With so much focus on...
Which of these five life skills do you have?

Which of these five life skills do you have?

Which of these five life skills do you have? A life skill is an ability or a behaviour that allows you to deal with the demands and challenges of everyday life. The World Health Organization has identified five important life skills that are relevant across all...