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There’s nothing like a pretty flower to brighten your day. Will this quiz brighten yours when you get full marks? 

Lots of animals love to sunbathe for extra warmth. Scientists from La Trobe University have now discovered that freshwater turtles like “moon-bathing” too.

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?

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?

Sharpshooter insects get their name for catapulting droplets of their pee! Why don’t they pee in streams like other animals, including us humans?

Time for a tidy! Litter in the environment is unsightly and can also harm wildlife. So let’s do a clean up and learn more about rubbish!

Did you know that not all bees have hives? Many capricious masked bees live alone, but sometimes, some of them keep eyes out for one other.

You’ve heard of plant-based protein, but what about food made from electricity?

We’ve got the buzz about bugs, so let’s explore our six-legged pollinators. Will you take the sting out of this quiz and get 5/5 or just call pest control?

Carnivorous plants eat insects, but what to do if there are not many insects about? Answer: find a new form of food!