By David Shaw, 5 January 2022
Time for some super science trivia! This quiz has a selection from all the trivia questions we wrote in 2021. And if you’re hankering for more, you can get a new set of questions by reloading this web page!
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By David Shaw, 29 December 2021
The votes are in! Here are our most popular posts from 2021, including news, activities and brainteasers. There’s sure to be something here to tickle your fancy!
By David Shaw, 22 December 2021
83 The number of confirmed moons of Saturn 7 The number of vehicles with wheels that have driven on the Moon 38 The number of millimetres further away the Moon gets, every year 12 The number of people who have flown to the Moon, but never walked on it 1410 Distance […]
By David Shaw, 9 December 2021
Most people are a lot larger than a piece of paper. But in this activity, you’ll be able to squeeze through a hole in a sheet of paper. With practice, you might even be able to fit through a hole in a business card!
By David Shaw, 8 December 2021
Have you ever watched a bird landing in a tree? Somehow, they manage to stop flying, grab on to a branch and balance all at once. Now, thanks to a team of researchers from Stanford University in the United States, there’s a robot that can do the same!
By David Shaw, 3 December 2021
Difficulty: Tricky There are 32 soldiers guarding a square castle. The castle has 8 towers – one in each corner of the square, and one in the middle of each side. The soldiers want to make sure all the walls are guarded.
This quiz is all about breaking things apart. From division to composting, see if you can rip and tear your way through this quiz!
By David Shaw, 25 November 2021
Ever wondered how TVs can make so many colours? Make some coloured torches and learn to blend like a TV in this activity from our book, Puzzles and Projects.
By David Shaw, 24 November 2021
Difficulty: Fun The number 39 bus was packed as it pulled into the interchange. Then 37 people got off, and another 14 got on. As the bus left the interchange, there were 37 people on board. How many people were on the bus as it pulled into the interchange?
By David Shaw, 19 November 2021
Cats are quiet and sneaky. When they’re out of sight, it’s almost impossible to keep tabs on them. But what about the other way around – does your cat know where you are, even when you’re out of sight?
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