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Dinosaurs ruled the Earth for more than 160 million years… then, 66 million years ago, almost all of them disappeared. In this Shortcut, Christie and Bryce fire up a time machine to visit the final days of the dinosaurs, discover how a thin layer of rock helped scientists work out what happened, and follow the chain of events after a giant asteroid struck Earth. Then they meet the survivors, including the dinosaur descendants still all around us today. Listen carefully. There’s a S’Quiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Operation Fairy Penguin; Earthquake in Indonesia; Socceroo’s Michael Jackson moment; and the world’s ugliest dog. Roll up those tiny sleeves! Victoria is launching an enormous operation to vaccinate thousands of fairy penguins against bird flu. The ground is rumbling again, with powerful earthquakes striking parts of Indonesia following other major quakes and volcanic eruptions around the world. Nestory Irankunda is taking his fancy footwork to Portugal! Who is the World's Ugliest Dog for 2026? For the full episode transcript, click here Australian Government website on bird flu Science Short on bird flu   Researched by Bryce Corbett Hosted by Bryce Corbett

It’s National Science Week, and what better time to celebrate one of the most important things about science: sometimes, it gets things wrong. People once believed the Earth was at the centre of the universe, illness was caused by an imbalance of blood, phlegm and bile, and maggots simply appeared from rotting meat. So how did we go from those ideas to the science we know today? This week, we’re heading back into the Squiz Kids Vault for our Shortcut to Science That Was Wrong, where Christie and Bryce discover why changing your mind when new evidence comes along isn’t a weakness in science. It’s one of its greatest strengths. Listen carefully... there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

Felix, from Hunters Hill, wants to know why slicing into an onion can leave our eyes stinging and tears streaming down our faces. In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie breaks into the onion’s tiny chemical security system, discovers how cutting it releases an irritating mist into the air, and reveals why a blunt knife may make things even worse. Plus, do any of those strange onion-chopping tricks actually stop the tears?

Your daily kids news podcast. The President, the plane and secret escape; Wallaby on the run in Netherlands; a Bunnings sausage saga; and shark scientists on hurricane watch. It sounds like a spy thriller: a president, a super-secure jumbo jet and a secret escape involving a catering container! Catch me if you can! A runaway wallaby has spent six months hopping around the Netherlands. Forget weather balloons — scientists are recruiting sharks! No, the Bunnings sausage sizzle hasn’t been replaced by Indian food stalls. AI-generated images are being used to stir up anti-migrant feelings online. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched by Bryce Corbett Hosted by Bryce Corbett.

Your daily kids news podcast. A total eclipse over Europe; Colombia’s earthquake emergency; Aussie teens make their mark; and Brisbane’s underwater light show. The Northern Hemisphere is getting a cosmic double feature! A total solar eclipse will briefly turn day to darkness before the Perseid meteor shower lights up the night. Rescuers and volunteers are working through rubble after Colombia’s strongest earthquake this century. World records, gold medals… and an election campaign! Young Australians Isaac Beacroft, Izobelle Louison-Roe and Hera Sheppard are proving teenagers can achieve seriously big things. Brisbane’s water has been glowing electric blue thanks to teeny-tiny organisms known brilliantly as “sea sparkles”. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched by Christie Kijurina Hosted by Christie Kijurina

Squiz Kids Q+A with kids' author extraordinaire Andy Griffiths. Andy braves the Hot Seat for the fifth time with his new book... You and Me and the Gigantic Knucklehead. From what Andy's favourite snack is when he's writing, to where he gets his funniest ideas, whether there's an idea too gross to put in a book,  and whether he's ever laughed so hard that he needed to stop writing.... The Squiz Kids crowd ask all the tough questions, and Andy gives some surprising answers!

Your daily kids news podcast. It’s Census time in Oz; Brazil’s capybara invasion; Mice plague a feast for owls; and Minecraft comes to Switch 2. Australia, prepare to be counted! Census night is rolling around, giving the country a giant snapshot of who lives where and how we live. Move over politicians... there are some new rodents in the house! A pair of curious capybaras wandered into a parliament building in Brazil. Australia’s mouse plague has produced an unexpected winner: barn owls! With millions of mice providing an enormous feathered feast. Grab your pickaxes! Minecraft is heading to the Nintendo Switch 2, with a new version arriving in October. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched by Bryce Corbett Hosted by Bryce Corbett

The James Webb Space Telescope has been sending back extraordinary images of newborn stars, distant planets and some of the earliest galaxies ever seen. So, this week, we’re blasting open the Squiz Kids Vault and revisiting our Shortcut to the telescope that some people call the Just Wonderful Space Telescope. Join Amanda and Bryce as they discover HOW the JWST works, WHAT its first spectacular images revealed, and WHY scientists believe studying distant galaxies and planets could help us better understand the universe, and our own little corner of it. LINKS: How the James Webb telescope works: https://graphics.reuters.com/SPACE-EXPLORATION/TELESCOPE/klvyknwbrvg/ Image One – SMACS 0723: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-delivers-deepest-infrared-image-of-universe-yet Hubble’s view of SMACS 0723: https://hubblesite.org/contents/news-releases/1996/news-1996-01.html Image Two – WASP 96B: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-reveals-steamy-atmosphere-of-distant-planet-in-detail Image Three – Carina Nebula: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-reveals-cosmic-cliffs-glittering-landscape-of-star-birth Image Four – A dying star: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-captures-dying-star-s-final-performance-in-fine-detail Image Five – Stephan’s Quintet: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-sheds-light-on-galaxy-evolution-black-holes  

Bird flu has reached Australia, but what exactly is H5N1, how does it spread, and what can families do to be prepared? In this special Science Short, Christie speaks with Dr Tiggy Grillo from Wildlife Health Australia about how bird flu affects birds and other animals, how Australia prepared for its arrival, and what scientists are watching for now. They also explain whether people and pets can catch it, how families can help protect backyard chickens and other animals, and exactly what kids should do if they spot a sick or dead bird. The Emergency Animal Disease Hotline number is 1800 675 888. Birdlife Australia Atlas of Living Australia For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Rocket crashes into the Moon; Guatemala’s fire volcano erupts; Escaped lion fake news; and New Zealand’s ducks breathe a sigh of relief. A runaway rocket booster has slammed into the Moon at more than 8,000 km/h, kicking up a giant cloud of lunar dust. People living near Guatemala's Volcano Fuego have been evacuated as lava and ash pour from the mountain. After three years on the run, a feral cat nicknamed "Nine Lives" has finally been captured in New Zealand, giving endangered native ducks a much-needed chance to recover. Following Japan's earthquake, fake videos and wild rumours spread quickly online. Squiz-E's message is as important as ever: STOP, THINK and CHECK before believing or sharing anything you see. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett. Want to work with us on Newshounds in SA? ⁠Learn more here.

Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie bird flu outbreak worsens; Spider-Man’s massive weekend; Salty sea dogs ride the waves; and some very Hungry Hippos Wildlife experts are urging Australians to keep their distance after bird flu was found in wild seabirds. If you spot a sick or dead bird, remember the golden rule: look, don't touch. One family in the United States has set a lightning-fast Hungry Hungry Hippos world record. Dozens of talented dogs hit the surf at the World Dog Surfing Championships in California. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has spun its way into the record books, becoming the biggest opening weekend ever in North America. For the full episode transcript, click here. Emergency Animal Disease Hotline - 1800 675 888

Why do humans sort people into groups? What happens when those groups become “us” and “them”? And how can fear, stereotypes and repeated messages make unfair ideas seem true? With jellybeans, tigers, and magpies, this episode helps kids understand that racism isn’t only found in history books, and it doesn’t always arrive shouting. Sometimes it can show up in everyday assumptions, jokes, exclusions or stereotypes. We’ll look at Australia’s history, including racism towards First Nations people and migrant communities, and consider how the people once labelled “too different” have helped shape the diverse, multicultural Australia we know today. Most importantly, we’ll explore what kids can do: pause before making assumptions, question stereotypes, speak up safely and make the echo wobble. Listen carefully. There’s a Squiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here. This episode was hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina Research by Christie Kijurina

Your daily kids news podcast. Curtain closes on Commonwealth Games; Our shortcut to racism; Astronauts float back to Earth; and how polar bears keep cool in zoos. Australia has wrapped up a spectacular Commonwealth Games campaign, finishing miles ahead on the medal tally. After eight months aboard the International Space Station, three astronauts are back on Earth! With Europe sweltering through summer, zoo keepers in Prague gave their polar bears tonnes of ice to roll, slide and play in. A catchy song about eastern rosellas, written by a seven-year-old Aussie, has become an internet sensation. Scientists even say it's the perfect "earworm"... the kind of tune that gets happily stuck in your head! For the full episode transcript, click here. Want to work with us on Newshounds in SA? Learn more here.

How are Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy all connected? They’re part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU, a gigantic collection of movies and TV shows whose characters and storylines exist in one connected world. With Spider-Man: Brand New Day arriving in cinemas, we’re swinging into the Squiz Kids Vault for a Shortcut first released in August 2021. Find out how the MCU began, who helped create its best-known superheroes and what goes into making a Marvel movie. Just remember: this episode is a snapshot of the MCU in 2021, and a lot has happened in the MCU since this Shortcut was recorded, but every superhero needs an origin story!

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Faster. Higher. Stronger. From Australian sprint stars Lachlan Kennedy and Torrie Lewis to record-breaking swimmers and sports stars, athletes keep pushing beyond what once seemed humanly possible. But surely we can’t keep getting faster, higher and stronger forever… can we? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie investigates why world records keep tumbling, how training and technology help athletes improve, and whether our brains sometimes apply the brakes before our bodies have truly reached their limit. Plus, could you become a world-record holder simply by pulling enough socks onto one foot? Will humans eventually reach the finish line of human ability? Let’s find out! Email [email protected] if you'd like Christie to investigate your science question.

Your daily kids news podcast. Japan rocked by earthquake; Australia’s new fastest man; Knights and Demons in fake news scam; and a bee road train to the rescue. A powerful earthquake has struck southern Japan, damaging buildings, bridges and rail lines. Australia's sprinters were flying at the Commonwealth Games, with Lachie Kennedy smashing a 23-year-old national record and Torrie Lewis becoming the first Aussie woman to run 100 metres in under 11 seconds. Thousands of healthy beehives are travelling across Australia to help pollinate fruit trees after deadly varroa mites devastated bee populations. Squiz-E has sniffed out another wave of fake sports stories spreading online. For the full episode transcript, click here. Tectonic plates map: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/how-many-tectonic-plates-does-earth-have Squiz Kids Shortcut to Earthquakes and Volcanoes:  https://www.squizkids.com.au/podcast/your-shortcut-to-earthquakes-and-volcanoes/ We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.]

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.] Your daily kids news podcast. Spidey swings into action; Toy Story’s billion-dollar buzz; a Dino-era dinner surprise; and a rescue hero rules the waves. Scientists have uncovered an incredible fossil showing one prehistoric predator eating another… before becoming lunch itself! Still dressed as Spider-Man after a kids' event, Christopher Hellenthal spotted a man in a wheelchair struggling to cross a busy road—and jumped in to help. Woody, Buzz and the Toy Story gang have blasted past one billion dollars at the global box office. Charlie Verco smashed a world paddleboard record in Hawaii—and just weeks earlier, used those same skills to help rescue a shark attack victim off Sydney. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.] Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure to Spain. A country of world-champion footballers, ancient empires, late-night dinners and wonderfully unusual Christmas traditions. We’ll discover how Spanish spread around the world, meet a wooden log that poos presents and find out why the crispy rice stuck to the bottom of a paella pan is the most prized part. Strap yourselves into the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we take a squiz at Spain! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: A map of SpainA timeline of events in Spain's historyCatalonia's poopy Christmas traditionsTraditional paella recipe Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.] Your daily kids news podcast. Aussie gold rush at Games; Mobile phone alert day; tracking vulnerable koalas; and China’s yak cloning program. Australia has exploded out of the blocks at the Commonwealth Games, piling on the gold medals in the pool and in gymnastics. Hundreds of thousands of people have been forced to flee as huge wildfires rage across Spain and France. Scientists are cloning yaks in Tibet, hoping to create tougher animals that can survive freezing mountain winters. Brisbane researchers are fitting koalas with solar-powered tracking collars, making it much easier to find and protect them in the wild. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Sharks have been making plenty of headlines lately, but how much do we really know about these ancient ocean creatures? They live in every ocean, have been cruising the seas since before the dinosaurs and come in more than 600 different species. So why are so many people terrified of them, and why are almost half of all shark species now endangered? We’re diving into the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit our Shortcut to Sharks. Shark expert and keen surfer Dr Adrian Gutteridge explains how he turned his childhood fear of sharks into a fascination, introduces us to some of the weirdest sharks in the sea and reveals what humans can learn from their incredible bodies. Listen carefully—there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

Dancing dog… football goal… slime video… celebrity prank… and, wait… where did the last 45 minutes go? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we investigate what endless scrolling might be doing to our brains. We discover how working memory acts like a little mental whiteboard, unpack new research into heavy short-video use, and find out why exercise could help give our brainpower a boost. Don’t worry… your brain isn’t really turning to mush… but it might be time to give your thumb a rest!

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.] A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.] Jaw-dropping video from Mars; Amazon has a breather; Commonwealth Games kick off; and why chimps love a cuddle.  After three years in space, the Psyche spacecraft has zoomed past Mars, sending home spectacular close-up views before using the planet's gravity to slingshot itself towards a giant asteroid. The Amazon rainforest has had far fewer wildfires this past year—a huge win for wildlife and for the planet. Scientists have discovered wild chimpanzees cuddle before stressful moments. The Commonwealth Games kick off in Scotland tomorrow, with more than 3,000 athletes chasing medals. Squiz-E has sniffed out another online fake... false posts claiming Aussie swimming star Kyle Chalmers has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games. It's another reminder to STOP, THINK and CHECK before you share. For the full episode transcript, click here.

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠⁠[Click here to take the survey.] Your daily kids news podcast. New UK PM kisses hands with King Charles; speed cubing comp in The Netherlands; board games for the ancient afterlife; and a rhino poo glitter bomb. Britain has a brand-new prime minister! Spain's World Cup champions returned home to a hero's welcome. Speedcubers from around the world gathered in the Netherlands to solve Rubik's Cubes at lightning speed. Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious 2,000-year-old board game buried inside ancient Chinese tombs. Rhino keepers have found a glittering way to help save the species. For the full episode transcript, click here.

We’d love your feedback! Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. ⁠[Click here to take the survey.] Your Shortcut to... The 2026 Commonwealth Games They started life as the British Empire Games… now Para athletes compete alongside the rest of the field… and Australia has won more gold medals here than any other nation. In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, we find out WHAT the Commonwealth actually is, HOW the Commonwealth Games began and changed over time, and WHO will be swimming, sprinting, lifting and rolling their way through Glasgow 2026. Listen carefully... there’s a S’Quiz at the end! For the full episode transcript, click here. This episode was hosted by Bryce Corbett and Christie Kijurina Research by Christie Kijurina

We’d love your feedback!Help us make Squiz Kids even better by completing our short listener survey. It takes about 15 minutes, and you’ll go into the draw to win a $250 THE ICONIC fashion voucher. Just remember to select Squiz Kids. [Click here to take the survey.] Your daily kids news podcast. World Cup serves up thrilling finale; Canada’s wildfires’ smoky problem; Luke’s lightsaber sets a new record; and giant earthworms lurk beneath. After 39 days of football excitement, it all comes down to one match! Argentina and Spain are battling for the biggest trophy in world football. Hundreds of wildfires are burning across Canada, forcing families to leave their homes. Luke Skywalker's famous lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back has sold for a staggering $5.3 million. Scientists are searching South Australia for giant earthworms that could grow as long as two metres. For the full episode transcript, click here.

With winter making itself felt across Australia, we’re heading somewhere even chillier... all the way to Antarctica. This week, we’ve dusted off an old favourite that explores who lives and works on the coldest, windiest and driest continent on Earth. Find out what scientists are studying, how Antarctic expeditioners survive the long, dark winter, what they eat — and why even a two-minute shower can feel like a luxury. Rug up and get ready for a seriously cool Squiz Kids Shortcut… From the Vault. Want to learn more? Two Aussie doctors on a mission: ⁠https://www.anzec.org/news/andrews-stephenson-antarctica-2023-expedition⁠ Boiling water freezing before it hits the ground: ⁠⁠https://www.antarctica.gov.au/about-antarctica/people-in-antarctica/how-cold-is-it/⁠⁠ Videos about life at each of the three Australian Antarctic research stations: ⁠⁠https://jobs.antarctica.gov.au/living-and-working-in-antarctica/⁠⁠ Quiz to see if you've got what it takes to work in Antarctica ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/earth/are-you-cut-out-for-antarctica⁠ ⁠The fossil kept in a drawer for 40 years that became Antarctica’s first dinosaur discovery – ABC News⁠

Could humans ever talk to animals? You’ve probably seen videos of dogs pressing buttons marked “play”, “outside” or “treat”. Some cats use them too, although they may have understood us perfectly all along and simply decided not to answer. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we discover how scientists work out what animal sounds mean, whether elephants call each other by name, how sperm whales build messages from clicks, and how AI is helping researchers search for patterns hidden inside animal chatter. So, are pets really talking? Could we one day translate a whale conversation? And what is the difference between communication and language? Pop on your listening ears as we tune in to the extraordinary animal conversations happening all around us.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.  

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.  

Your daily kids news podcast. Beluga whale rescue mission; Spain smashes France in World Cup semi; Fake sunscreen claims; and the world’s most expensive T-Rex. Thirty beluga whales are preparing for an incredible journey from Canada to new homes in the United States and Spain. A giant 67-million-year-old T. rex skeleton has sold for more than $50 million! Spain shocked football fans by beating tournament favourites France to book a place in the World Cup final. Squiz-E is shining a light on false online claims about sunscreen. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your daily kids news podcast. The countdown to World Cup glory; Europe’s mantis menace; the messiest parking spot in space; and Indian posties deliver better vision The World Cup is almost over, with France, Spain, England and Argentina battling for a place in the final. One more win and they'll be just 90 minutes away from football's biggest prize! Post offices in India are doing more than delivering mail—they're giving free eye tests and glasses too! Two invasive praying mantis species are spreading across Europe, gobbling up insects, frogs and even each other! Scientists have discovered even more space junk circling Earth than they expected. For the full episode transcript, click here.

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people. This week, we’re making an early dash to the Squiz Kids vault because Norway has become one of the great stories of the Football World Cup. With Erling Haaland leading the charge and thousands of Norwegian fans rowing through the stands in celebration, the whole world seems to have caught a case of Norway fever. Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure to a long, narrow country of towering mountains, deep glacial fjords and skies where the sun can shine at midnight. So grab an oar, strap yourselves into the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner and get ready to take a squiz at Norway. Links: Troll's Path: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohwZDAv5ICc⁠ How to make a Norwegian packed lunch ⁠https://norwaywithpal.com/norway-travel-blog/how-to-make-a-norwegian-matpakke-packed-lunch/⁠ Fårikål recipe (Norway's national dish): ⁠https://scandinaviancookbook.com/farikal-national-dish-of-norway/⁠

Your daily kids news podcast. Fab Four remain in World Cup semis; Japan’s bear problem; Neil the Seal heads back to sea; and the world’s fastest spider. After weeks of thrilling football, only four teams remain in the World Cup! England, Argentina, France and Spain are just two wins away from lifting the biggest trophy in world football. As Japan's population shrinks, wild bears are moving into abandoned houses near forests. After weeks of causing chaos, Neil the elephant seal has finally waddled back into the ocean. Australia's huntsman spider has been named the fastest spider in the world, sprinting at up to 13 km/h. For the full episode transcript, click here.

The Tour de France is back... so we’re pedalling into the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit one of our favourite Shortcuts. For more than 120 years, cyclists have been racing thousands of kilometres across mountains, country roads and cobblestones in one of the toughest sporting events on Earth. But how did a French newspaper help start the whole thing? Why does the race leader wear yellow? What do the other coloured jerseys mean? And did riders really once try to cheat by catching a train? In this From The Vault episode, Christie and Bryce explore WHAT makes the Tour de France so famous, HOW the race actually works, and WHEN it has made headlines over the years. So, strap on your helmet, grab your water bottle and get ready to roll.

Do things actually have colour... or is colour something our brains create? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we're switching off the lights and diving into the strange science of how we see colour. From light waves and the rods and cones in our eyes, to colour-blind humans, ultraviolet-seeing birds and the seriously weird eyes of the mantis shrimp, we'll discover that the world may look very different depending on the equipment you have to see it.

In this special school holiday Bumper S’Quiz, we’re putting kids and adults to the ultimate human body knowledge test. From blood, bones and breathing to tongues, teeth, belly buttons, bacteria and a few slightly gross body facts, this quiz is packed with questions about the weird, wonderful and sometimes downright surprising things happening inside you every single day. There are 10 questions for kids, then 10 questions for adults. Whoever gets the most correct wins eternal bragging rights, or at least the right to mention their superior brain power at every available opportunity for the rest of the holidays. So take a deep breath, fire up the grey matter, and get ready to find out: How well do you really know your own body? For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

Join us in the morning each Monday to Thursday during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break.

This week, we’re opening the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit a Shortcut first released in October 2021, all about earthquakes and volcanoes. After two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela last week, and with earthquakes and volcanoes rumbling into the news more than once this year, we thought it was a good time to take another look at what’s happening beneath our feet.

Why do some people write with their left hand while most of us use our right? And could your dog have a favourite paw too? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie uncovers the fascinating science of handedness. Then it's paws at the ready as we sniff out brand new research revealing that dogs have paw preferences too! Scientists have even invented a fun new test, the Doginburgh Inventory, to work out whether your furry friend is left-pawed, right-pawed... or somewhere in between. 🐶 Think your dog has a favourite paw? ⁠You can put your pooch to the test at home!⁠

In this special school holiday Road Trip S’Quiz, we’re putting kids and adults to the ultimate Aussie test. From national symbols and famous songs to football teams, big roadside attractions, native animals, Aussie icons and a few true-blue brain-benders, this quiz is packed with questions to keep the whole family entertained on long car trips, lazy holiday mornings or whenever cabin fever starts tapping on the windows. There are 10 questions for kids, then 10 questions for adults. Whoever gets the most correct wins eternal bragging rights, or at least control of the car sound system for five minutes. So buckle up, fire up the grey matter, and get ready to find out: How Aussie are ya? For the full episode transcript, click here.