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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!

Have you ever sat in a garden or park and noticed all the different colours in plants? In this activity, you can dig deeper into nature’s colours and find out the variety of pigments that give each plant their unique colours.

Protecting the environment isn’t just for scientists and grown-ups. Anyone can do things to help, and our Double Helix Sustainability Squad can show you how. You can learn from them and join in to be an everyday hero too!

We’re diving in and exploring bodies of water to celestial bodies, animal bodies to human bodies. Are you a busybody with the knowledge to get 5/5 in our latest quiz?

Camera, feather boa—action! It’s showtime in the forests of Tasmania. Scientists from the University of Tasmania are looking into the impact of feral cats, and they’ve found one method that attracts all kinds of critters.

These questions will help you to see the light. Take the quiz and see if you shine brightly.