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The sea lion dye-do! News

by David Shaw, 16 November 2022 | 0 comments

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.

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8 billion people on planet Earth News

by David Shaw, 10 November 2022 | 0 comments

Map of Australia, Africa and Asia covered in people representing the population in those areas.

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…

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Double Helix sustainability squad Competition

by Jasmine Fellows, 7 November 2022 | 2 comments

Children sitting around a table brainstorming

Are you passionate about the environment? We want to hear from you! What are you doing in your school or local community to make a difference? We’re looking for 5 young readers to be part of the Double Helix sustainability squad. You can inspire other young Australians by sharing your story in our magazine.

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Fizzy planets Activity

by Jasmine Fellows, 3 November 2022 | 0 comments

Three bath balls, various colours

These bath bombs are crafted mini models of your favourite planets! We promise they’ll smell better than Uranus.

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Stuck in space! A quick quiz Quiz

by Fiona Midson, 2 November 2022 | 0 comments

Stars, telescopes, action! Can you catch the shooting star and get a 5/5 on this space quiz?

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Rolling Race Activity

by David Shaw, 27 October 2022 | 0 comments

Two plasticene rolls one solid and one hollow

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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Microscope: Ghostly afterimages News

by Fiona Midson, 26 October 2022 | 0 comments

Line drawing of a bird next to the same bird coloured red.

When we look at a very bright object and then look away from it, why do we still see the object’s outline?

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Recycling rocks! A quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 20 October 2022 | 0 comments

We’re celebrating recycling in this quiz! Can you salvage a passing score, or will you end up in the garbage?

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Recreating Gondwana Activity

by David Shaw, 13 October 2022 | 0 comments

Paper continents on a blue background

Back in the time of the dinosaurs, Australia was just one small part of a much bigger continent. Can you piece together the ancient supercontinent, Gondwana?

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Predicting the next supercontinent News

by David Shaw, 12 October 2022 | 0 comments

Map showing placement of Amasia

Have you heard of continental drift? The ground under your very feet is moving! Here in Australia, we’re moving about 7 centimetres north every year. In a few million years, we could run into Southeast Asia. But what about the far future, 300 million years away?

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