By Chenxin Tu, 31 May 2023
A quiz like this can really re-grow on you! Can you score a 5/5 or will four-ever be good enough?
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By Chenxin Tu, 18 May 2023
The average Australian throws out about 23 kilograms of clothes each year. Most of that rubbish goes straight to the tip, and it can take hundreds of years for those old clothes to completely break down. Even worse, as they break down, old clothes release greenhouse gases!
By Chenxin Tu, 11 May 2023
All living things contain DNA. It’s the stuff that tells cells how to grow and function! In this activity, you can have a go at extracting DNA from fruits around your house.
By Chenxin Tu, 10 May 2023
Lisa had a difficult time falling asleep on Wednesday night, so she began counting sheep. How many sheep did she count?
By Chenxin Tu, 4 May 2023
Lots of animals love to sunbathe for extra warmth. Scientists from La Trobe University have now discovered that freshwater turtles like “moon-bathing” too.
By Chenxin Tu, 3 May 2023
The end of the week is a great time to relax with some science trivia. Will you coast to the weekend with a perfect score?
By Chenxin Tu, 27 April 2023
It can be tricky to grow plants from seeds. Why not make some seed bombs to give your seeds the best chance to grow up?
By Chenxin Tu, 19 April 2023
Try to keep a good pace while doing this time-based quiz. How synchronised are your answers with ours?
By Chenxin Tu, 6 April 2023
Grab a beanie and a cup of hot cocoa, this quiz is all about cold things! So will you find this quiz refreshing, or will it chill you to the bone?
By Chenxin Tu, 30 March 2023
Scientists have always suspected that Venus had explosive secrets hidden beneath. Now, scientists have found an active volcano on the planet. And the evidence comes from a very old spacecraft!
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