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Journalism is not just for adults. We know young writers and readers want science news that’s fascinating and fun. So, CSIRO Double Helix magazine and Letterly are hosting a “Young STEM Journalism Bootcamp” this school holidays.

The warm weather is perfect for a cool meal! Ceviche (suh-VEE-chay) is a popular dish from Central and South America that relies on lime juice to “cook” seafood without any heat.

Take a look around the zoo and you might spot animals using tools to make their lives easier. Otters use stones to crack into shells, and chimpanzees use sticks to fish up termites. But it’s not just about food. Last week, scientists wrote about a whole new example of tool-use in elephants … and one elephant may be capable of pulling a tool-based prank.

As the year starts to wrap up, people around the world are listing things they’re grateful for. We think science should top those lists! Can you top our quiz?

We have a gut feeling that you’ll like this highly digestible quiz. Are you hungry for a 5/5?

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!

Friendly neighbourhood scientists have created their own version of Spider-Man’s webs. Their silk mixture can form a solid string when shot out of a needle and even stick to and lift objects!

With this quiz, everything is looking up! Can you dazzle us with a stellar 5/5?

All it takes is a little elastic to send a pom pom flying! Can you improve your aim with a bit of practice?

Do you laugh or smile when playing around with your friends? It turns out bottlenose dolphins do too! Scientists have found that dolphins “smile” to communicate during playtime. And they probably do it to make sure their pals don’t mistake playfulness for aggression.