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Looking for some flying fun? This paper plane launcher gives your plane a speedy launch!

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.

These questions will help you to see the light. Take the quiz and see if you shine brightly.

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.

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

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.

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…

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.

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

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