By David Shaw, 14 June 2018
Have you ever wanted to draw really small pictures? Here’s a trick – you can just draw normal sized ones, and then use some special plastic to shrink them!
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By David Shaw, 13 June 2018
I caught a bus the other day with a very interesting number. Can you work out the number on the bus?
By David Shaw, 7 June 2018
It’s no secret that volcanoes are dangerous. The recent eruption of Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego has taken more than 110 lives. In Hawaii, lava has covered roads, destroyed cars and set fire to buildings. So it may come as a surprise to hear that people are wondering if they can use volcanoes to toast their […]
By David Shaw, 6 June 2018
Time to test your scientific mettle. This week we’re asking questions about everything from tiny butterfly legs to huge continents. Good luck!
By David Shaw, 31 May 2018
You’ve seen it over and over again, but how well do you know the Moon? We’ve got a handy Moon map to help show you around. Pick a time to head outside at night and see if you can find these features on the face of the Moon.
By David Shaw, 30 May 2018
I want to find a number that is divisible by three. I also want all of its digits to be 8s. Does my number exist?
By David Shaw, 24 May 2018
If you hate cleaning windows, then do we have the invention for you! Sydney high school student Oliver Nicholls has developed a robotic window cleaner that has impressed the world. In fact, he just took out the top award at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Pittsburgh in the United States!
By David Shaw, 23 May 2018
Ready to test your knowledge? In this quiz we’ve got a range of questions, about distant stars to the very air we breathe!
By David Shaw, 17 May 2018
Here’s a traditional card game that’s bound to get your brain pumping. Being able to add up will help, but there’s plenty more to puzzle over!
By David Shaw, 16 May 2018
You probably know that half of 12 is six. But the other day, I caught a glimpse of a clock peeking between buildings. At that moment, I noticed that sometimes, half of 12 is seven. How is this possible?
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