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Microscope: Ghostly afterimages News

by Fiona Midson, 26 October 2022 | 0 comments

Line drawing of a bird next to the same bird coloured red.

When we look at a very bright object and then look away from it, why do we still see the object’s outline?

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Recycling rocks! A quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 20 October 2022 | 0 comments

We’re celebrating recycling in this quiz! Can you salvage a passing score, or will you end up in the garbage?

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So many legs! – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 8 September 2022 | 1 comments

We humans only have 2 legs, but a lot of creatures have many more. Do you have the legs to go the distance and get 5/5 on this quiz?

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Picture This News

by Fiona Midson, 1 September 2022 | 0 comments

Person in labcoat, mask and gloves looking at a screen and pressed plant specimens

Open the large sliding cabinets to shelves, stacks and pigeonholes. In front of you is a plant collection with nearly a million different specimens. But what’s with the conveyor belt?

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Hooray for biodiversity – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 25 August 2022 | 1 comments

September is Biodiversity Month. Celebrate by taking this quiz about the variety of life you’ll find here on Earth. How biodiverse is your knowledge?

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How changing dog food changes dog poo News

by David Shaw, 4 August 2022 | 0 comments

Cute Silkie Terrier dog next to a bowl of dog food.

If you get bored eating the same thing over and over, spare a thought for dogs. Many pet dogs eat the same thing every day, week after week. And a change in food can be abrupt – empty the old bag of dog food, and start with something brand new. But how long does it take a dog to adjust to a new diet?

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Up in the air – A quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 14 July 2022 | 0 comments

Here are 5 fresh questions to juggle for this week’s quiz. Will you score high, or come crashing to Earth?

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Australia’s fascinating land snails News

by David Shaw, 6 July 2022 | 1 comments

Australia has many amazing land snails. There are currently about 1,500 described species and another 1,000 waiting to be named.

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The science of fluff – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 30 June 2022 | 0 comments

This quiz explores science’s softer side. Will your score leave you feeling warm and fuzzy?

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It came from the sky! A quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 15 June 2022 | 0 comments

We had our eyes on the skies as we wrote this quiz. Can you reach for the stars or are you coming back down to Earth?

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