Christmas is a perfect time to explore science without lab coats or equipment.
Researchers say simple festive moments can spark curiosity and discovery.
Matthew Cobb from the University of Manchester suggests a flavour test using sweets.
Holding your nose while eating shows taste depends heavily on smell.
Laughter offers another experiment.
Sophie Scott of University College London says jokes are funnier in company because laughter is social.
The Christmas turkey can also become a lesson in biology.
Steve Brusatte from the University of Edinburgh recommends examining bones to understand movement and flight.
Custard chemistry explains winter road salt.
Andrea Sella of University College London shows how ice and salt can freeze custard into ice cream.
For maths fans, pine needles replace equations.
Kit Yates from the University of Bath uses probability to estimate pi on the living room floor.
The message is simple.
Science is everywhere, even at Christmas dinner.
