Nettie Stevens (1861-1912): The Unsung Pioneer Who Unlocked the Secret of Sex Determination
Nettie Maria Stevens (1861–1912), an American geneticist, discovered the chromosomal basis of sex determination in 1905. Studying mealworm beetles, she found males produce sperm with either a large (X) or...
Sir Isaac Newton: The Man Behind Gravity, Motion, and His Timeless Laws
Early Life: Shadows and Genius In the quiet orchards of Woolsthorpe Manor, Lincolnshire, a young Isaac Newton pondered the fall of an apple – or so the legend goes. This...
Build a Solar Oven for Summer Science Adventures & Melted Chocolate Fun
This classic experiment uses a simple cardboard box to harness the power of the sun to create a solar oven capable of melting some yummy chocolate, making it a fantastic...
The Science of Bioluminescence: Nature’s Glow-in-the-Dark Wonders
What Is Bioluminescence? Unpacking the Science Bioluminescence is nature’s way of creating light without heat, a process where living organisms like fireflies, jellyfish, and deep-sea fish produce a radiant glow...
Interview with a Toy Shop Employee: USA Edition
My favourite thing in store - the customers! There are days I get stuck on the hamster wheel at my desk piled high with paperwork and to-do lists, but then...
Interview with a Toy Shop Owner: Dr Wendy Hamilton
The toy shop industry has struggled this year, what allows you to keep going strong? My team. I have the best people around me. They work hard, they’re intelligent and...
Interview with a Toy Shop Employee - Dawn
We’re all big kids at heart so tell us, what’s your favourite way to engage with your inner child? My own kids of course! Plus, I come from a big...
Interview with a Toy Shop Employee: Joe
What drew you to working at the shop? The job I was in before coming to Grasshopper Toys did not suit me or my needs at all and I simply...
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