By David Shaw, 8 September 2022
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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By Louise Molloy, 1 September 2022
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?
By David Shaw, 25 August 2022
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?
By David Shaw, 18 August 2022
Have your parents ever told you to stop playing the recorder because you’re being too noisy? Follow these instructions to turn that recorder into a bagpipe instead!
By Louise Molloy, 17 August 2022
Physics can be mouth-watering. Think of the sizzle as chips deep-fry. Turns out there are 3 kinds of sizzle sounds! Can you read this without getting hungry?
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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?
By David Shaw, 3 August 2022
Have you ever sat in the front seat of a car at night? Road reflectors, street signs and even road paint all shine bright under car headlights. Make your own ‘road paint’ and see if you can make it shine with glass beads!
By David Shaw, 28 July 2022
This quiz is all about waves. Will you ride it to victory, or will you wave goodbye to your high score?
By David Shaw, 14 July 2022
Here are 5 fresh questions to juggle for this week’s quiz. Will you score high, or come crashing to Earth?
By David Shaw, 7 July 2022
Need a bag to carry your library books, or to tote home your shopping? Here’s a way to turn an old t-shirt into a new bag, no sewing needed, during Plastic Free July.
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