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Fluffy! – a quick quiz Quiz

by Jasmine Fellows, 30 June 2021 | 0 comments

This quiz is about things that are puffy, scruffy, and fluffy. Will you fluff the answers, or get a perfect score?

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Spaced out – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 18 November 2020 | 0 comments

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Here are five space science questions to challenge you. Is your mind a great expanse, or are you a bit spaced out?

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A taste of science – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 26 February 2020 | 0 comments

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This quiz explores one of our most enigmatic senses. Do have the answers you need to taste victory?

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Crunchy and CRISPR – a quick quiz Quiz

by Jasmine Fellows, 29 January 2020 | 3 comments

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Here’s a quiz to sink your teeth into! How much do you know about crunchy science?

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Scientists on the lookout – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 13 February 2019 | 5 comments

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Written by Elvina Lee Scientists are on the lookout for answers, from the backyard to outer space! This week’s quiz involves a range of intriguing discoveries. How many of them have you heard of? If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

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All things space – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 1 February 2019 | 4 comments

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Written by Elvina Lee As they say in Star Trek, “Space: the final frontier”. How well do you know this big beyond? This week’s quiz will test your familiarity with all things space. If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

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A whole lot of holes – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 15 August 2018 | 0 comments

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Wholly for your enjoyment, we’ve included several hole-related questions in this quiz. Don’t peek at the answers, or your victory might seem …. hollow!

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Sizing up the Sun – a quick quiz Quiz

by David Shaw, 9 May 2018 | 7 comments

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Here’s a quiz to get your brain pumping. Test your knowledge of floating metals, and not one but two questions about the closest star to home – our Sun! If you’re after more fun science for kids, subscribe to Double Helix magazine!  

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The world welcomes four new elements News

by David Shaw, 30 March 2017 | 0 comments

Nihonium element 113, Moscovium element 115, Tennessine element 117, and Oganesson element 118

The periodic table doesn’t change very often, which is why it’s worth celebrating when it does. This month, three new elements were inaugurated at a ceremony in Russia. And in Tokyo, a fourth was welcomed to the world. Say hello to moscovium, tennessine, oganessson and nihonium!

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Element 113 spotted News

by Pat, 5 October 2012 | 0 comments

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A few months ago, Science by Email reported on the naming of two superheavy elements, flerovium and livermorium. Now a team from Japan has reported making a third atom of another, new superheavy element with an atomic number of 113.

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