By Fiona Midson, 8 December 2022
Looking for some flying fun? This paper plane launcher gives your plane a speedy launch!
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By Louise Molloy, 7 December 2022
Camera, feather boa—action! It’s showtime in the forests of Tasmania. Scientists from the University of Tasmania are looking into the impact of feral cats, and they’ve found one method that attracts all kinds of critters.
By David Shaw, 30 November 2022
These questions will help you to see the light. Take the quiz and see if you shine brightly.
By Kath Kovac, 23 November 2022
Animals that live in salty water have to control the amount of salt in their bodies, or they will not survive. But how do they do it? This activity will help show you.
By Fiona Midson, 17 November 2022
This quiz is a bit of fun! Will you laugh it off and answer all our questions or will the joke be on you?
By Louise Molloy, 16 November 2022
Researchers in WA have started a new project tracking sea lions. These sea lions are getting a make-over with human hair dye! But first, a bit about these stylish lions of the sea.
By David Shaw, 10 November 2022
Sometime around now, the 8 billionth living person will be born. It might already have happened – the United Nations estimates it will happen on 15 November. Other experts think it might happen later. We’ll never know for sure when or where the 8 billionth person was born, but one thing is certain, Earth’s population […]
By Jasmine Fellows, 3 November 2022
These bath bombs are crafted mini models of your favourite planets! We promise they’ll smell better than Uranus.
By Chris Hyun and Sarah Kellett, 2 November 2022
Stars, telescopes, action! Can you catch the shooting star and get a 5/5 on this space quiz?
By David Shaw, 27 October 2022
Two tubes, both the same weight and the same size, and yet slightly different. Can you guess which one will win the rolling race? Safety: This activity uses a sharp scalpel or scissors to cut a cardboard tube. Ask an adult to help.
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