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I really loved watching Space Nova because it mixes exciting space adventures with cool science ideas. The story follows the Nova family as they travel through space and discover alien technology. What made it so enjoyable was how it felt like a mix of fun and learning at the same time.

I think space is cool, but after reading this book I think I’ll die if I go into space!!

This is a very unique book because, it is both an autobiography and an information report.

Put surface tension to the test in this surprising experiment.

A blip in Earth’s magnetism tens of thousands of years ago may have exposed humans in Northern Europe to dangerously high levels of solar radiation, making some groups seek shelter and even cover their skin with paint and other materials.

A recipe for making ice cream requires 1 litre of milk. Unfortunately, you only have an empty 5-litre bucket and an empty 3-litre bottle. How will you measure just 1 litre of milk for your recipe?

We’re back with another grab bag of science-y questions. From dinosaurs to bananas, getting a 5 out of 5 would sure be a-peel-ing!

This wide-ranging quiz takes you to Mercury and back while exploring both toxins and chocolate. Can you get a 5 out of 5? That would be sweet!

In two hours from now, it will take half as many hours until noon as it would be if it was just one hour from now. What’s the time right now?

A big thank you to all of our Double Helix readers who have taken part in the competitions over the past 10 years, we have loved receiving every one of your funny and creative entries, you certainly are a talented team!