Posts by thebackyardscientist

Want to send secret messages like a spy? 🕵️ With a few simple household items, you can create your own invisible ink and reveal it later like magic. This classic…

A lava lamp isn’t just retro and cool — it’s also a fun science experiment you can make at home with simple items. 🧪🌈 This DIY activity is safe, exciting,…

Ever wondered how to make water glow like magic? 💡✨ With a few simple items, you can create your own glow-in-the-dark water right at home. This backyard experiment is fun,…

Imagine cooking food without gas, electricity, or fire — just using the power of the Sun! 🌞 That’s exactly what you can do with a DIY solar oven made from…

Cooking with the power of the Sun might sound futuristic, but you can actually build a simple solar oven at home using a pizza box. This fun experiment shows how…

When we think about life beyond Earth, distant galaxies often come to mind. But scientists believe one of the best places to look for alien life is much closer —…

For centuries, humans have been fascinated by the vastness of space. We’ve discovered eight planets in our solar system, but scientists believe there might be another — an unseen giant…

Volcanoes are among the most powerful natural wonders on Earth. While you can’t visit an active volcano every day, you can easily create one at home using simple kitchen ingredients.…