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Across the Earth – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 22 March 2023 | 0 comments

This quiz will take you on a journey across our planet! So are you an Earth expert, or do you lack this global knowledge?

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Solar eclipse viewer Activity

by Fiona Midson, 15 March 2023 | 0 comments

Making a hole in the foil with a skewer.

A solar eclipse is just around the corner! On 20 April this year, people around Australia and parts of Asia will have the opportunity to see the special event. Directly staring into the Sun is very dangerous, so learn how to safely watch the solar eclipse by building a solar eclipse viewer with us.

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Soaring into space – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 8 March 2023 | 0 comments

This quiz has a spacey flavour! So will you soar towards the stars and get full marks, or are you about to come crashing back to Earth?

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Body of knowledge – a quick quiz Quiz

by Chenxin Tu, 11 January 2023 | 1 comments

We’re diving in and exploring bodies of water to celestial bodies, animal bodies to human bodies. Are you a busybody with the knowledge to get 5/5 in our latest quiz?

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Lit up! A quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 30 November 2022 | 1 comments

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

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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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The best of 2021 Update

by David Shaw, 29 December 2021 | 0 comments

Photo of a cat crouching on the ground.

The votes are in! Here are our most popular posts from 2021, including news, activities and brainteasers. There’s sure to be something here to tickle your fancy!

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By the numbers: Moons News

by David Shaw, 22 December 2021 | 0 comments

Saturn and its moons

83 The number of confirmed moons of Saturn   7 The number of vehicles with wheels that have driven on the Moon   38 The number of millimetres further away the Moon gets, every year   12 The number of people who have flown to the Moon, but never walked on it   1410 Distance…

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Walking on the Sun – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 9 September 2020 | 0 comments

Black lightning bolt in purple circle

In the southern parts of the world, spring has sprung, and there’s a lot more sunshine about. See how you go with this solar themed quiz!

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Gravity makes the Earth age slowly News

by David Shaw, 15 June 2016 | 0 comments

The Earth, siting on a distorted grid.

It’s a science fiction horror story – a young astronaut takes a year-long mission closely orbiting a black hole. When he returns home, thousands of years have passed and everyone he has ever known has been dead for centuries. Is there a hint of truth to this terrifying tale?

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