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

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 ...

Celebrate all things spring with a FREE scavenger hunt! A scavenger hunt is a fantastic and inexpensive way to liven up a walk. To add to the fun, take a camera or sketchbook and draw or take a photo ...

If you're looking for a spring science project, the Great Spring Seed Race could be just the thing! It's not a fast race, so ...

Have you ever wondered how plants know when it's time to grow? It's all down to something called photoperiodism. Plants have internal clocks that detect when daylight hours start to increase. What ...