By Ariel Marcy, 22 October 2024
Space is huge. But exactly how huge are the spaces between the Sun, Moon and planets? Find out by making a scale model of the inner solar system at your nearby park!
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By Ariel Marcy, 15 October 2024
With this quiz, everything is looking up! Can you dazzle us with a stellar 5/5?
By Ariel Marcy, 6 September 2024
If good things come to those that wait…then these bold oldies are gold! Do you have the patience and wisdom to top this quiz or will you need to wait for the next one?
What caused the dinosaurs to go extinct 66 million years ago? Most scientists think an asteroid impact sealed their fate. But others think massive volcanic eruptions in India did the job. Now, scientists from Europe have used chemistry to support the asteroid theory and they can even say where the asteroid came from!
By Ariel Marcy, 6 August 2024
Meet Aurora Foo: when a natural disaster strikes, she’s helping the helpers. Her job is assisting situation rooms and command centres around the country!
By Ariel Marcy, 25 July 2024
On 11 July, Australian scientists made a super-fast connection with a satellite. This feat of engineering required the team to aim a laser up in space at a receiver built into the back of a ute.
By Amy Briggs, 12 June 2024
Would you like to help satellites keep an eye on Australian water quality? This hands-on activity shows you how! Through the EyeOnWater app, you can help CSIRO scientists match satellite data to photos of the water in your neighbourhood!
By Ariel Marcy, 2 April 2024
Look out! This quiz is meant to shake you up… unless of course you can rise like a tsunami and score a 5/5.
By Ariel Marcy, 26 March 2024
Bathymetry is the study of the ocean floor. And it creates a lot of maps! These maps record the changing depths of the ocean and are often beautiful to look at. Why not make your own?
By Ariel Marcy, 7 March 2024
Well, well, well, we’re working with water – just in time for World Water Day (22 March 2024)! Dive right in, wade through the questions and go for a splashy 5/5!
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