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“Forbidden” world orbits alien star News

by Ariel Marcy, 21 April 2023 | 0 comments

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Scientists thought they knew how gas giants like Jupiter were made. Now a newly spotted planet in a faraway solar system is challenging the recipe.

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Cold things – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 6 April 2023 | 0 comments

Grab a beanie and a cup of hot cocoa, this quiz is all about cold things! So will you find this quiz refreshing, or will it chill you to the bone?

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A lava-ly discovery on Venus News

by Chenxin Tu, 30 March 2023 | 1 comments

Glowing image of a volcano.

Scientists have always suspected that Venus had explosive secrets hidden beneath. Now, scientists have found an active volcano on the planet. And the evidence comes from a very old spacecraft!

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Across the Earth – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 22 March 2023 | 0 comments

This quiz will take you on a journey across our planet! So are you an Earth expert, or do you lack this global knowledge?

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Solar eclipse viewer Activity

by Fiona Midson, 15 March 2023 | 0 comments

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A solar eclipse is just around the corner! On 20 April this year, people around Australia and parts of Asia will have the opportunity to see the special event. Directly staring into the Sun is very dangerous, so learn how to safely watch the solar eclipse by building a solar eclipse viewer with us.

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Soaring into space – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 8 March 2023 | 0 comments

This quiz has a spacey flavour! So will you soar towards the stars and get full marks, or are you about to come crashing back to Earth?

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Just bee yourself – a quick quiz Quiz

by Fiona Midson, 8 February 2023 | 0 comments

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?

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Be an everyday sustainability hero News

by Chenxin Tu, 12 January 2023 | 0 comments

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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!

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Body of knowledge – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 11 January 2023 | 1 comments

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?

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Laughter is the best medicine! A quick quiz Quiz

by Fiona Midson, 17 November 2022 | 0 comments

This quiz is a bit of fun! Will you laugh it off and answer all our questions or will the joke be on you?

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