By Pat, 1 November 2013
You’ve been up since early morning, had a long day at school and it’s late in the day. Your eyes are tired, it’s hard to concentrate and you’re trying not to yawn. It sounds like you’re ready to sleep.
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By David Shaw, 29 October 2013
This activity sounds super easy from the title, but there’s more to it than you might expect!
By David Shaw, 25 October 2013
Written by Sarah Kellett Atop a blade of grass waits a baby worm. Sheep graze all around in the South Australian pasture, ripping up mouthfuls of juicy greenery. The worm quivers as a mouth nibbles nearby. Then finally, the moment arrives.
By David Shaw, 22 October 2013
Improve your cooking with maths! Here’s some guidance to help you cook the perfect boiled egg.
By David Shaw, 15 October 2013
Here’s a fun game that will help you explore probability. With a bit of thought you’re more likely to win. Are you smart enough to work it out?
By Pat, 14 October 2013
Welcome to Megafauna Monday, where we help you chase away the post-weekend blues by showcasing some of the mighty beasts that once roamed the planet. Today it’s about the biggest bird of them all!
By Pat, 11 October 2013
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the first part of its latest report. It might not sound like a big deal – most of us have written a report at some point for school or work. Yet we aren’t talking any old paper.
By David Shaw, 8 October 2013
There are some surprising patterns that can be revealed in Australian coins if you take a closer look.
By Pat, 4 October 2013
Written by Sarah Kellett Bottles of champagne may send corks sky high, but spacecraft take cork as far as Mars. Their success depends on it. Cork reached new heights as part of the protective aeroshell that insulated the Mars rovers Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity from the intense heat of entering the Martian atmosphere.
By Mike, 4 October 2013
Written by Justin McGuire This activity may splash some water around, so try it over a sink or outside.
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