In this Science Short, inspired by a question from Squiz Kid Clancy in Lindfield, we unpack the science behind thunder and lightning.

Along the way, we’ll explore lightning as a giant spark, thunder as a shockwave (a bit like a mini sonic boom), what plasma is (yep — a fourth state of matter!), and why counting seconds after a flash can tell you how far away a storm is.

Plus — what to do to stay safe, and why hair standing on end is a sign to move fast.

It’s a story that begins on the beaches of Gallipoli in 1915, when Australian and New Zealand soldiers landed in one of the most significant campaigns of the First World War… and one that didn’t go to plan.

In this episode, we explore what happened on that day, why ANZAC Day became such an important moment in our history, and how the way we remember it has changed over time.

Listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Rugby league’s brain-safety bid; Aussie Pizza King cooks the competition; a ten-year-old chicken champ; and blue sunsets on Mars?

Rugby league is tackling brain injury. New rules limit rough training to protect players’ brains.

Aussie legend Johnny Di Francesco (AKA Mr Pizza) spun his way to 5th place worldwide in the World Pizza Championships in Italy.

Move over, grown-ups—10-year-old Sophie and her superstar chickens just won big! With training, treats, and one bird named KFC, she wowed judges at the Sydney Royal Easter Show.

A stunning blue sunset on Mars had everyone amazed… until it was busted as fake! But here’s the twist—Mars sunsets really can look blue.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Oreos - exhibit A in court; a beakless bird becomes the boss; robots outrun humans in China; and a Queensland bushie rolls the dice

A shopping showdown to decide if those bright sale tags can really be trusted!

A clever bird missing half his beak is the top bird in his group, winning every showdown!

In a half-marathon in China, robots sprinted alongside humans — and some even beat them! These speedy machines used smart tech to zoom ahead.

A man in the Aussie outback turned his love of cattle and horses into a board game! Inspired by campdrafting, players compete while tackling outback adventures.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This week, we’re pulling out a powerful piece of history from the Squiz Kids Vault — the story of the RMS Titanic, the most famous shipwreck in the world.

More than a century ago, in April 1912 — 114 years ago last week — the Titanic set sail on its very first journey across the Atlantic Ocean. It was the biggest, most luxurious ship ever built… and it was said to be unsinkable.

But just days into that journey, everything changed.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Rare photos from inside the Titanic before she sailed
Encyclopedia Titanica's "People" database of passengers on the ship and their fates
Video of 2004 expedition to the wreck
The exact coordinates of the Titanic wreck
25 Titanic artefacts salvaged from the wreck

Humans lap the Moon; penguins make a splash in Argentina; an ancient egg cracks a prehistoric mystery; and the UN maps hunger in real time.

A recap on what happened while we were away...

Pictures from Space

After being rescued and nursed back to health, 15 penguins waddled back into the ocean together!

A 250-million-year-old fossil egg revealed a wild truth—early mammal relatives laid eggs!

The UN created a super-smart map that shows where people are going hungry in real time. Using data and AI, it helps get food to those who need it faster.

World Food Project Hunger Map

For the full episode transcript, click here.

From viral videos and YouTube superstars to Roblox, Minecraft, and the mysterious origins of the save icon, kids take on ten questions before the adults step up to test their digital know-how.

Who rules the online world… kids or adults? Plug in, log on, and let the battle begin. 💻🎮📱

For the full episode transcript, click here.

From towering icons like Big Ben and the Eiffel Tower to ancient wonders like the Pyramids, Stonehenge and Machu Picchu, kids take on ten questions before the adults step up for their turn.

Who knows their world wonders best… kids or adults? Grab a pen, keep score, and let the globe-trotting quiz begin. 🌍

For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

From hot cross buns and chocolate eggs to bilbies, bunnies and big Easter traditions from around the world, kids take on ten egg-cellent questions before the adults step up for their turn.

There’s a mix of fun, food, faith and a few tricky surprises in this one… so sharpen your brain, grab a pen, and keep score.

Who knows Easter best — kids or adults? 🐰

Let’s find out.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

New privacy rules for YouTube and Roblox; Moon mission countdown; fake climate news; and a cute set of capybara triplets.

By age 13, kids could have 72 MILLION bits of data collected about them. That’s like a giant digital puzzle of your life! New rules might soon make apps ask both kids AND parents before collecting info.

Four astronauts might be heading to the Moon to orbit it for a week. It’s all practice for future Moon landings—and maybe even a Moon base!

Three baby capybaras (called pups!) were born at a zoo. These chill, giant rodents can grow as heavy as a kid!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Our PM meets the real PM; a traditional Mexican bird parade; electric planes take flight; and lucky socks avoid the wash.

12-year-old Jett swapped the paddock for Parliament and met the Prime Minister! He shared a clever idea about saving “wonky” veggies from the bin—and even got a shoutout in Parliament.

Imagine walking through streets full of singing birds stacked in sky-high cages! 🐦🎶 In Mexico City, this colourful tradition is still alive—but it’s slowly fading as people work to protect the birds.

Planes that sound like whispers? Yes please! ⚡✈️ New electric planes are zipping mail across Scotland without noisy engines or fossil fuels.

Would you wear smelly socks for luck? Lots of people do! Some even refuse to wash their “lucky” clothes before big moments.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

After sifting through almost 500 incredible entries from kids right across Australia, the moment has finally arrived — we’re announcing the winner of Prime Minister for a Day!

In this special episode, you’ll hear some of the brilliant, bold, and downright creative ideas Aussie kids came up with to make the country a better place, from big, world-changing plans to clever, kid-powered solutions (and a few that might just make you smile). We also reveal our standout runners-up before crowning the one student who is in Canberra to step into the Prime Minister’s shoes for a day.

Who will it be? What was their big idea? And what happens next?

Hit play to find out… and get ready to feel very optimistic about the future of Australia!

Counting down to a moon mission; Maryland’s stinky sock festival; a Little Athletics legend; and making music with mayonnaise.

NASA hit pause after some pesky rocket problems—but now Artemis 2 is ready to roar! Four astronauts will zoom around the Moon for the first time in 50 years.

In Maryland, people celebrate spring by tossing their stinky winter socks into a giant bonfire!

Rylan Wooster isn’t your average 11-year-old—he’s breaking records left, right, and centre! With wins in multiple races, this speedy star is racing toward big dreams.

Believe it or not… mayonnaise can be a musical instrument! Scientists say squishing and tapping it makes different sounds. Patrick Star might’ve been right all along...

For the full episode transcript, click here.

It’s a place where sunlight never reaches, creatures glow in the dark, and survival means adapting to some of the toughest conditions on Earth. In this episode, we explore what lives deep beneath the ocean’s surface, how these animals survive, and why scientists are still uncovering new discoveries down there.

Strange, surprising, and still full of mystery — the deep sea is a world like no other.

It’s one of the strangest little features on your face — and scientists still aren’t entirely sure why it’s there. In this episode, we explore what a chin actually is (hint: it’s more complicated than you think), why it’s unique to humans, and what new research suggests about its origin.

It’s a short, curious look at one of the most human things about being human… and a reminder that evolution doesn’t always follow a plan.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Ebike ban for under 16s; creatures from the deep in the Caribbean; Squiz-E on the propaganda trail; and the world’s tallest baller. 

Some kids might have to park their speedy e-bikes. New rules are saying “not so fast!” to under-16 riders.

Scientists peeked into the dark ocean and found super strange creatures! Think glowing, wiggly, and totally weird.

This basketball star is HUGE—like, really HUGE! With sky-high height, they’re dunking like it’s easy peasy. Opponents might need a ladder just to keep up!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

A global squeeze on oil; droids deliver fast food; Aussie athletic excellence; and a do-it-yourself quantum computer.

Leaders are in a tense “do this or else” standoff over a super important oil route! The good news? There’s still hope they’ll talk it out instead of escalating.

In Shanghai, robots dressed like McDonald’s staff are flipping the script on fast food!

Jessica Hull ran like the wind to make history, smashing the four-minute mark! Meanwhile, Aussie teammates grabbed medals and records too.

Imagine building a quantum computer like Lego… but way more complicated (and expensive!).

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this episode of Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce unpack what propaganda is, when and where it’s been used throughout history, and why it works so well on our brains.

And most importantly, they share simple ways to help you think critically, ask smart questions, and spot propaganda in the wild.

🎧 Perfect for curious kids who want to understand how ideas spread — and how to stay one step ahead of them.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

An anti-Chinese cartoon titled ‘The Mongolian Octopus’

The anti-suffrage campaign

Cyclone Narelle packs a punch; Historic win in SA; Tillies take a tumble; and Punch has a brand new friend.

Cyclone Narelle sounded sweet—but acted super stormy! It smashed trees, cut power, and soaked everything across northern Australia.

Seoul went bonkers as BTS made their epic comeback! No army uniforms—just dancing, singing, and screaming fans everywhere.

So close! The Matildas gave it everything but lost 1–0 in a nail-biting final. One amazing goal made the difference—but wow, what a fight!

Best news ever—Punch the lonely monkey has a new best friend!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this From the Vault episode, we revisit our Squiz Kids Shortcut to Refugees — exploring who refugees are, why people are forced to flee their countries, and where many of the world’s refugees come from today.

Released during Harmony Week, this episode is a reminder of the importance of kindness, inclusion, and understanding — and the strength people carry with them when they begin a new chapter in a new place.

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how evolution works, how humans are still changing today, and why something as simple as drinking milk can tell a surprising story about our past.

It’s a fascinating mix of science, history, and big questions… including whether the future of humans will be shaped by nature, technology — or us.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Cyclone chaos up north; California’s super sticky traffic jam; a planet made of lava; and is that a mountain-climbing lion?

A mega cyclone is heading for northern Australia—and it might cross the country THREE times! With super-strong winds and heaps of rain, flooding could follow.

A truck spilt tonnes of syrup all over a California highway—turning it into a gooey mess!

Scientists found a wild planet where the ground is basically melted rock—everywhere! With boiling-hot lava oceans and no solid land, it’s like the game “the floor is lava”… but for real.

A viral video showed a “Tibetan snow lion” climbing a mountain—but it turns out it’s totally fake!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Basketball madness in the US; Demon Hunters conquer the Oscars; the croc that hunted our ancestors; and the search for future Olympians

Australia is hunting for future Olympic heroes! You don’t need medals yet—just speed, strength, or quick reactions.

In the US, college basketball goes wild with “March Madness”!

Millions of years ago, a massive crocodile may have hunted early humans like Lucy!

A K-pop movie dazzled the Oscars, winning big and making history for Korea! Meanwhile, Autumn Durald Arkapaw became the first Black woman to win for cinematography.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Tune in to hear Dr Karl tackle big science questions, share his love of curiosity, and help Squiz Kids listeners understand how the world works.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Learn more about Dr Karl at his website drkarl.com

Watch Dr Karl on YouTube

Petrol pump politics; Matildas through to semis; Oscar time in LA; and whale-munching micro fish.

Ever noticed mum or dad groaning at the petrol pump? A lot of the oil used to make petrol comes from the Middle East. When conflict makes it risky for ships to move oil through places like the Strait of Hormuz, less oil gets through—so petrol prices go up!

The Oscars have rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles, and an Adelaide visual effects team is right in the spotlight!

Australia’s Matildas scored a big 2–1 win over North Korea to leap into the Asian Women’s Cup semi-finals! Goals from Sam Kerr and Alana Kennedy sealed the deal.

When a whale sinks to the ocean floor after it dies, it becomes a giant underwater buffet called a “whale fall.” Sharks, crabs, worms—even spooky “zombie worms”—move in to feast.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this From The Vault episode of Squiz Kids Shortcuts, we explore the fascinating story of invasive species. What exactly makes a species “invasive”? How did animals like cane toads, feral cats and Indian myna birds end up here? And why can they cause so much trouble for Australia’s unique plants and animals?

Listen carefully… there’s a Squiz at the end!

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore what an algorithm actually is, where the word comes from (hint: it traces back more than 1,000 years to a mathematician often called the Father of Algebra), and how simple step-by-step instructions power computers, coding platforms like Scratch and Minecraft Education, and the apps many of us use every day.

Tune in to find out how algorithms work… and why understanding them might just change the way you look at your feed.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

NAPLAN gets underway; Tap water turn off in NT; Tillies do or die match; and satellite crashes to Earth.

Huge rains caused flooding in northern Australia, muddying water supplies in Darwin and sending the Burnett River spilling into Bundaberg streets.

A 13-year-old satellite called the Van Allen Probe is heading back to Earth. Most of it will burn up in the atmosphere like a giant space fireball.

The Matildas battle North Korea in a must-win quarter-final in Perth, while the 2026 Super Netball season kicks off with exciting matches this weekend. Plus, Paralympian Michael Milton showed incredible grit competing just days after surgery.

A flood of fake videos online is spreading confusion about the war in Iran. Some are created with AI to trick people.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Iran’s footballers seek safety;  NASA nudges an asteroid; an emu at the Paralympics; and a library filled with ants!

Five Iranian women footballers made a brave choice after their tournament in Australia. Worried about punishment back home, they asked Australia for asylum.

At the Winter Paralympics in Italy, Aussie snowboarder Ben Tudhope won silver — even after dislocating his shoulder! Meanwhile, Australia’s lucky mascot, Bruce the Emu, has mysteriously vanished from the team village.

NASA tested a real-life asteroid defence plan by crashing a spacecraft into a space rock called Dimorphos. Scientists say even a tiny nudge could stop a dangerous asteroid from hitting Earth someday.

Scientists have created a huge online collection of 3-D ant scans called Antscan. Using powerful X-ray machines, they captured detailed images of over 2,000 ant species.

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, and the world, on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to Iran, a country once known as Persia, with a history stretching back thousands of years. From the ancient ruins of Persepolis and the poetry of Hafez and Rumi, to saffron-filled kitchens and bustling modern cities, there’s so much to discover. So, buckle up and get ready to explore Iran.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Map of Iran and the Middle East

Landscapes of Iran

Timeline of the MANY rulers of Ancient Persia

A Persian fable - Bozee the goat, and the fox

Famous Persian poems and poets

Khoresh recipe

Saffron facts for kids

International Women's Day on the football pitch; Matildas draw with South Korea; Sweden’s lolly Saturday; and news of a new Xbox.

International Women’s Day celebrates girls and women everywhere! But one brave soccer team from Iran is in a tricky spot after protesting during a match in Australia. Now they’re worried about going home.

Kids in Sweden have a delicious tradition: a big lolly treat every Saturday! Maybe because sweets are mostly saved for that one day, many Swedish kids have super healthy teeth.

It was a big sports weekend! The Matildas drew 3–3 with South Korea and now head to the quarterfinals. Meanwhile in Melbourne, George Russell zoomed to victory in the Grand Prix.

Gamers are buzzing! Microsoft says a brand-new Xbox console is on the way—and it might play both Xbox and PC games.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Amanda and Bryce explore the story behind the phrase “Girl Power” — from its punk music roots to the Spice Girls who made it famous.

They also explain why the United Nations created the International Day of the Girl Child, and look at the challenges still facing millions of girls around the world.

The good news? Opportunities for girls are growing, with more role models than ever in sport, science, politics and the movies.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!

In this week’s Squiz Kids Science Short we investigate microplastics — what they are, how plastic breaks down into microscopic fragments, and why researchers are now detecting them in water, food, air and even human tissue.

It’s a fascinating look at the invisible journey of plastic around our planet… and inside our bodies.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

A time machine for the nose; the surprising fashion of black teeth; a footballer’s seagull rescue; and AI fakes in the Iran war.

Scientists are recreating smells from the past — from ancient Egyptian mummies to royal cars and even dinosaur breath! By studying tiny scent molecules, they’re building a “time machine for the nose.”

Archaeologists in Vietnam discovered a skeleton with shiny black teeth — and it wasn’t an accident!

During a football match in Turkey, a seagull was accidentally knocked down by the ball. One quick-thinking player rushed over and performed CPR on the bird.

Some shocking videos about world events are spreading online — but many aren’t real. Fact-checkers use clever tools to trace images, detect AI fakes, and reveal the truth.

Newshounds

TinEye
Snopes
Reuters Fact Check
AAP Fact Check
PolitiFact

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Mr Beast tops YouTube charts; London’s hard drive heaters; T-Rex on tippy toes; and human brain cells learn to game.

A new survey says nearly nine in ten Aussie kids are glued to YouTube! Gaming tops the charts and MrBeast is the king of clicks.

In London, computers aren’t just crunching numbers — they’re warming houses! Heat from giant data centres is being piped into nearby homes.

Forget the thunderous stomp — scientists say T-Rex may have tiptoed!

Scientists trained real human brain cells to play the video game Doom! Grown on tiny chips, these neurons are learning faster than ever — but no one fully knows how.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

To celebrate all the action, we’re bringing back this Squiz Kids Shortcut to Women’s Football — where we explore how the game began, what was happening in Australia, and why women’s football has become one of the fastest-growing sports in the world.

You’ll hear the incredible history of women playing soccer — from queens kicking balls in the 1500s, to record-breaking crowds in the 1920s, to the rise of Australia’s very own Matildas.

Note for listeners: This episode was originally recorded in 2023, before the FIFA Women’s World Cup hosted by Australia and New Zealand — so you may hear references to that tournament coming up.

🎧 Perfect for curious kids aged 8–12 — and anyone who loves sport, history, and a great comeback story.

Listen carefully… there’s a Squiz at the end!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

Women's football - primary sources: ⁠http://www.donmouth.co.uk/womens_football/womens_football.html⁠

The story of women's football in England: ⁠https://www.thefa.com/womens-girls-football/heritage/kicking-down-barriers⁠

History of women's football in Australia: ⁠https://www.footballaustralia.com.au/history-womens-football-australia⁠

How the Matildas' got their name: ⁠https://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/sometimes-you-strike-it-lucky-how-a-25-cent-phone-poll-gave-the-matildas-their-name-20230517-p5d93q.html?instance=2023-06-24-06-06-AEST&jobid=29705766&list_name=E2446F7A-1897-44FC-8EB8-B365900170E3&mbnr=MzE0NDQ1OTU&promote_channel=edmail&utm_campaign=am-smh-weekend&utm_content=good_weekend&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_term=2023-06-24⁠

Everything we need to know about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023: ⁠https://www.refinery29.com/en-au/2023/06/11417703/fifa-womens-world-cup-2023-details

Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, and Iran retaliated with its own attacks across parts of the Middle East. Leaders say the strikes were aimed at stopping Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and the biggest shock was the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has ruled for decades in a strict religious system.

Bryce breaks down what all that means, what might happen next, and why it’s extra important to use your Newshounds “Stop, Think, Check” skills when misinformation spreads online.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

It was a place where pyramids scraped the sky, powerful pharaohs ruled the land, men and women wore eye makeup for surprising reasons, and the rich were carefully mummified for the afterlife. But how much of what we think we know about Ancient Egypt is actually true?

Perfect for curious kids — and especially handy if Ancient Egypt is popping up in your classroom this year.

Listen carefully… there’s a Squiz at the end!

Link: ⁠How to mummify a chicken

This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short unpacks the states of matter — solids, liquids, gases… and the one you may not know, plasma. What are they really? What’s happening at the tiny particle level? And why does adding heat completely change how matter behaves?

From frozen jumpers to glowing neon lights and the blazing Sun, we explore how energy makes particles move, spread out, or even lose tiny pieces called electrons.

Solid. Liquid. Gas. Plasma.

It’s not magic. It’s motion.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Tillies go for glory; Ukraine’s sad anniversary; Kiwi bird makes berry bounce back; and the cave-dwelling cheetah mummies.

Green and gold fever is here! The Matildas are launching into three huge weeks of Asian Cup action, facing teams from across Asia.

Four years on, the war in Ukraine continues, affecting millions of lives. While leaders prepare for more peace talks, the world hopes for calmer days ahead.

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia have uncovered ancient mummified cheetahs—up to 4,000 years old!

New Zealand’s quirky, flightless kakapo is having a baby boom! Thanks to a bumper berry season, more chicks are hatching than usual.

AI-made videos pretending to show immigrants saying untrue things are spreading online. Fact checkers sniffed them out! It’s a big reminder to double-check what you see—because not everything on the internet is real.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

A pay rise for kids; robots master Kung Fu; the Koala cupid strikes; and a big record for tiny things.

Pocket money is getting a boost — but so are prices! With inflation making snacks cost more, kids in the UK and Australia are earning extra cash for chores.

At China’s mega TV event, robots flipped, kicked and balanced like martial arts masters! Built by tech companies, these AI-powered performers amazed millions.

Scientists at Guulabaa are playing matchmaker for koalas! By carefully pairing healthy, unrelated koalas, they’ve welcomed seven adorable joeys in one year

A Queensland collector has earned a Guinness World Records title for owning 2,656 unique Shopkins items — and more than 4,000 in total!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, as we soar to Colombia — a country bursting with colour, rhythm and resilience. It’s home to more bird species than anywhere else on Earth, snow-capped volcanoes that rumble high in the Andes, and a rainbow river that looks like it’s been painted through the jungle.

From ancient civilisations to arepas on the dinner table, there’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Colombia.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:
A map of Colombia
Colombia's Rainbow River
How to play tejo
The fabulous Chiva Bus
How to make arepas!

Is the Moon the eighth continent?; Historic tortoise release on Galapagos Island; Aussie Olympic flag bearers revealed; and Punch, the lonely monkey.

Could the Moon actually be Earth’s eighth continent? Scientists think a Mars-sized smash-up billions of years ago created our rocky space buddy! Now four astronauts are gearing up to zoom around the Moon’s far side to uncover its secrets.

Meet Punch — the baby monkey who found friendship in a stuffed orangutan after a tough start in life.

From Aussie champs waving their nation’s flag to figure skater Alysa Liu spinning her way to gold “just for fun,” this Winter Olympics has been packed with sparkle!

More than 100 giant tortoises have waddled back onto their island home after hundreds of years away! Thanks to clever scientists and a breeding program, these slow-and-steady heroes are ready to rebuild their ancient family line

For the full episode transcript, click here.

So this weekend, we’re revisiting one of our Squiz Kids Shortcuts to help explain more about Islam — what Muslims believe, how Ramadan is celebrated, and why the city of Mecca is so important.

In this episode, Bryce and Amanda explore the basics of one of the world’s biggest religions, unpack traditions like fasting from sunrise to sunset, and discover the meaning behind important practices followed by Muslims everywhere.

It’s a great listen if you’ve ever wondered why some classmates might be fasting this month — or if you’re simply curious to learn more about the world around you.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!

So if your cells replace, your brain updates and even your microbes shift… what actually stays the same?

This episode unpacks when babies develop a sense of self, how memory and relationships might form the thread of identity, and leaves you with one big question:

Where exactly does “you” live?

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Ramadan holy month begins; America honours a hero; the seabird who went to hospital; and helping your grandparents on YouTube. 

Ramadan is here! Many Muslims will skip food and drink from sunrise to sunset, then enjoy dinner at night. It’s also a time for prayer, family, kindness, and being your best self. Big respect to everyone observing—Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙✨

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, a major voice for Black rights in the United States, has passed away. He worked against unfair rules that separated people by skin colour, and helped push society toward equality. His efforts helped shape history—and inspired future leaders.

In Germany, a cormorant waddled up to a hospital door like it had an appointment booked! The poor bird had a fishing hook stuck in its beak, so doctors carefully removed it and set it free.

A silly YouTube video tried to scare people with made-up claims about testing grandparents on devices and banning loud grandkids. But it was disinformation—totally fake! Squiz-E reminds everyone to STOP, THINK, and CHECK reliable sources before believing or sharing.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Elephant sensory superhairs; a teaching prize triumph; Obama on extraterrestrials; the fart facts project.

An art teacher turned neighbourhood walls into giant textbooks! Rouble Nagi just won $1 million for helping kids learn maths and reading through colourful murals.

Big political news! Angus Taylor has taken over from Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.

Scientists in Germany have been researching elephants' super-sensitive whiskers! They even 3D-printed a giant whisker to test it.

When Barack Obama joked that aliens are “real,” the internet blasted off! He later explained: space is HUGE, so life could exist somewhere — but no alien visits to Earth (that he saw!)

US scientists created “smart underwear” to measure farts — yes, really!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, Christie and Bryce explore WHERE e-bikes and e-scooters came from, WHY adults are so concerned about them, and HOW riders and families can use them safely and responsibly.

So grab your helmet and join us for a balanced, kid-friendly look at one of the biggest road safety conversations of the moment.

And listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end. 🚲⚡

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Gold rush in the mountains; China’s robot revolution; Bettongs bounce back from the brink; and Ed Sheeran comes full circle.

Australia is smashing records in Italy’s snowy mountains! Cooper Woods, Josie Baff and Jakara Anthony grabbed golden glory, with epic jumps, wild bumps and dazzling comebacks. Add Scotty James’ medal haul, and it’s Australia’s greatest Winter Olympics ever. Snow much winning! 🥇❄️

China is gearing up for a robot-powered future! With fewer babies being born, factories are filling up with super-smart robots building everything from electric cars to solar panels.

The adorable brush-tailed bettong is bouncing back from near extinction thanks to an Indigenous-led conservation program in South Australia.

Ed Sheeran is rocking Australia with massive stadium shows! Over 70,000 fans sang along in Sydney — a big leap from the 20 people who once watched him busk outside the Opera House fifteen years ago.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Long before heart-shaped boxes and candlelit dinners, this day had its roots in an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia — and yes, it involved goats.

In this episode of From the Vault, we explore when Valentine’s Day began, how it’s celebrated around the world, and some of the biggest and most surprising romantic gestures ever recorded.

So how do scientists restore touch and that hidden superpower called proprioception — your body’s sense of where it is in space?

It’s a fascinating look at biology, engineering and the question at the heart of it all:

If technology works alongside your body… does that make you less human — or simply show how adaptable humans have always been?

Listen now to find out.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

A shark in the Antarctic; kites dance in Pakistan’s skies; AI unlocks a Roman boardgame; and when politics gets sloppy.

Scientists caught a sneaky shark on camera near Antarctica — the first time ever!

After nearly two decades, Lahore’s skies were filled with colourful kites once more! The Basant festival made a joyful comeback with strict safety rules.

A carved rock from Roman times puzzled archaeologists — until AI stepped in! It might be an ancient game board, showing Romans were serious about their playtime.

AI is being used to create wild, fake political images online — some funny, some shocking, and some downright offensive. Our trusty hound Squiz-E found out it’s called “slopaganda” — and it’s causing quite the internet stink!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Call out for space cadets; Roblox in trouble again; Snow leopard patrol in the Himalayas; and K-pop Demon Hunters' new music.

Australia’s Defence Force wants real-life space cadets! With Space Command growing, it’s time to reach for the stars—literally.

Way up in India’s icy mountains, a team of mighty women is saving snow leopards—with cameras, courage, and cold toes.

Forget touchdowns, we want tail wags! While football fans cheered, over 150 adoptable pups ran, barked, and tumbled through the cutest game of the year... Puppy Bowl!

K-pop Demon Hunters fans, rejoice—a sequel is on the way. Get ready to dance!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Join your captain, Christie, aboard the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we head to Greenland — a place of towering glaciers, cracking ice, and some of the most extreme light and darkness on Earth. Known to its people as Kalaallit Nunaat, Greenland is the world’s largest island, with more ice than almost anywhere else on the planet and a history stretching back thousands of years.

So buckle up and get ready to explore a land that’s far more than a large white shape on a map. This is Squiz the World: Greenland.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:
Suaasat Recipe: https://culinary-adventures-with-cam.blogspot.com/2022/10/suaasat-greenlandic-christmas-stew.html

Winners and grinners at Winter Olympics; Deer rescued on frozen lake; Super Bowl kicks off with Bad Bunny; and the Gruffalo has a granny.

The Winter Olympics kicked off with fireworks, flags, and frosty fun! Snowy countries grabbed medals, but Aussie snowboarder Valentino Guseli won hearts by landing a super-scary trick.

People in north-west WA had a nervous night as Cyclone Mitchell rolled toward land. With strong winds and wild weather on the way, locals were told to batten down the hatches, hug their pets, and stay safe until the storm passed.

In the USA, a young deer slid onto a frozen lake and couldn’t get back! A brave rescuer carefully slid out, strapped the deer into a harness, and pulled it to safety.

Millions will tune in today for the Super Bowl, where American football, flashy ads, and huge music performances collide! The Seattle Seahawks are facing the New England Patriots, and Bad Bunny will be rocking the halftime show.

Aussie families voted Magic Beach their favourite picture book—splashing past Possum Magic! Even better, a brand-new book called Gruffalo Granny is coming soon.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this episode of From the Vault, we rewind to one of the biggest science and politics stories of the last 100 years: the Space Race.

Why did countries suddenly start competing to leave Earth? How did World War II technology lead to rockets pointed at space instead of enemies? And why did the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union turn the sky into a global battleground?

Then, we fast-forward to today’s new space race: missions to Mars, powerful new space nations, and billionaire-backed companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin competing for the future beyond Earth.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we bust one of space’s biggest myths and explain why the Moon always seems to show us the same face. You’ll find out what the so-called “dark side” really is, why it isn’t dark at all, and how gravity slowly put the brakes on the Moon’s spin billions of years ago.

We explore what the Moon’s far side looks like, when humans finally saw it for the first time, and why scientists think it might be one of the quietest places near Earth... perfect for listening to the universe.

And yes… for the adults listening along, there’s even a tiny nod to Pink Floyd.

Science, space, and a little lunar myth-busting - all in just a couple of minutes.

🌕🚀

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Winter Olympics kick off in Italy; the groundhog sees his shadow; SuperBowl for blind people; and helping your parents fight fake news.

Get your skates and snow boots ready — the Winter Olympics are here! With 3,000 athletes from 90 countries, plus pop star Mariah Carey and two stoat mascots named Tina and Milo.

Punxsutawney Phil popped out of his burrow in Pennsylvania and saw his shadow — which apparently means six more weeks of winter. He didn’t look too thrilled about it either.

This weekend’s Super Bowl is making history — not just with touchdowns, but with tech! A clever vibrating gadget will help blind fans feel the game as it happens.

Squiz-E the trusty Newshound is back, warning us about fake Facebook news and AI-tricked photos. Don’t let your grown-ups fall for scams!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Family saved from paddleboard peril;  a spectacular sporting sorry; floofy pups chase Best in Show; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse

When strong winds swept his family out to sea, a brave 13-year-old swam for four hours through choppy waves to get help!

After accidentally hitting a judge with his serve, Yuji Nishida launched into a torpedo-style apology slide! The dramatic bowing impressed everyone — and he still helped win the match.

It’s the world’s most paws-itively fabulous dog event — the Westminster Dog Show is turning 150! With thousands of pooches prancing for trophies, it’s tail-wagging fun.

Germany’s swimming in spuds after its biggest potato crop in 25 years! Farmers are handing out free potatoes on the streets — schools, shelters, even zoos are digging in.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to the Winter Olympics and Paralympics — the podcast where we explore the who, what, where, when, why and how behind one of the world’s biggest sporting events.

In this episode, Christie and Bryce head back to the very first Winter Olympics in 1924, before racing forward to the most spread-out Games ever, hosted across cities and mountains in Italy. Along the way, they explain the wild winter sports you’ll see on snow and ice, from skeleton and snowboarding to the brand-new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering — plus the Aussie athletes taking part.

Listen carefully — there’s a S’Quiz at the end! ❄️🏅

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Moon mission starts its countdown; Falling iguanas in America’s big freeze; here comes Groundhog Day; and Katseye crushes the Grammys.

Astronauts are about to zoom around the Moon in the Artemis II mission—the first time humans have gone this far in over 50 years!

Florida’s beaches might get snow (what?!), and chilly weather means iguanas are literally dropping from trees!

All eyes are on one very furry weather forecaster—Punxsutawney Phil! On Groundhog Day, he pops out to “predict” if spring is on the way.

It’s music’s biggest night—The Grammys! Katseye joins stars like Sabrina Carpenter and Kendrick Lamar to battle for big-time awards.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this From the Vault Squiz Kids Shortcut, we rewind to 1860 and follow the ill-fated journey of Robert O'Hara Burke and William John Wills, who set out to become the first white explorers to cross Australia from south to north. What followed was a trail of poor planning, bad decisions, ignored advice — and heartbreaking consequences.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end.

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains how scientists use generations to measure time, why humans have racked up around 12,000 of them, and how today’s population explosion makes our moment in history a very unusual one. A quick, mind-bending look at humanity’s place in deep time.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Back to school screen-time advice; China’s sad horse goes viral; the great jellyfish beach invasion; and the policeman who became a frog.

An army—a smack—of giant jellyfish has slimed its way into Port Phillip Bay, closing beaches and giving swimmers the ick.

A toy horse meant to bring joy is accidentally frowning—and everyone loves it!

Scientists in the US taught rats to drive teeny cars to get cereal snacks—and found out they actually enjoy it!

A police officer in the US was accidentally turned into a frog… by a computer! AI misheard a movie in the background and got things hilariously wrong.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Mexico goes KPop crazy; The Demon goes down to Alcaraz; blazing bushfires to blasting blizzards; and Aussie kids make a movie

Australia’s melting in a mega heatwave while the US is turning into a snow globe! From frying eggs on footpaths to shivering in warming shelters, it’s a wild weather ride across the globe.

Mexico’s president is on a mission: bring BTS to town! With one million fans hoping for just 150,000 tickets, it’s KPop mania.

A brand-new Aussie movie made with kids, not just for them! "Imagine" brings big dreams and bold futures to life, thanks to young Indigenous students.

Imagine Movie Trailer 2026

For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this Squiz Kids Shortcut, we carefully explore who Jewish people are, what the Holocaust was and how it began, and why remembering matters today. This episode is not about blame or taking sides. At its heart, it’s about people, shared humanity, and understanding how words, lies, and discrimination can lead to terrible consequences if left unchecked.

Handled gently and thoughtfully, this Shortcut helps young listeners understand a difficult part of history, why it’s remembered each year, and how empathy, kindness, and speaking up can help make sure something like this never happens again.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

To help you start the year feeling informed and ready, this Squiz Kids Catch-Up episode wraps up the biggest news stories from the summer holidays — all in one easy, kid-friendly listen.

From major events in Australia to big global headlines, plus sport, pop culture and moments that brought people together, we break it all down so you’re back in the know before the first bell rings.

Squiz Kids Today is back this week with daily news, weekly Shortcuts, quizzes, Science Shorts and more — seven days a week of fun, free, factual audio for curious kids.

Let’s kick off a great year ahead!

January 26 has been known by many names over time: Landing Day, Foundation Day, Invasion Day and Survival Day. It began as a celebration for freed convicts, became a public holiday nationwide in 1994, and today means very different things to different Australians.

In this episode, we explore how January 26 became Australia Day, why it’s a day of celebration for some but a day of mourning for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and what people around the country do to mark the occasion, from Survival Day events to citizenship ceremonies and Australian of the Year awards.

Thoughtful, informative, and designed to help kids understand multiple perspectives, this is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Australia Day.

Australia Day Events 2026

Australian of the Year nominees 2026

From ancient travellers and daring sea voyages, to sky-high flights, space missions, clever animals, and explorers of big ideas, kids take on ten exploration-themed questions before the adults step up for their turn.

Who knows their explorers better… kids or adults? Grab a pen, keep score, and get ready to journey across land, sea, space, and imagination. 🧭🚀

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Then it’s off on a global candy adventure, from chilli-spiked sweets in Mexico to durian lollies in Asia and some seriously strange treats from the US and beyond.

Sweet, surprising and packed with science, this episode will change the way you think about sugar. 🍬

From The Ashes and grand finals, to the Olympics, World Cups and some of Australia’s most famous teams and rivalries, kids take on ten sporty questions before the adults step up for their turn.

Who knows their sport better… kids or adults?
Grab a pen, keep score, and let the games begin. 🏆

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Listen carefully… there’s a S’Quiz at the end 👟

LINKS:

Sustainable sneakers:

https://goodonyou.eco/the-ultimate-guide-to-sustainable-sneakers/ https://www.thegoodtrade.com/features/sustainable-sneakers/

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains how scientists date ancient objects, from tree rings and bones to buried cities, dinosaur fossils and rocks billions of years old. Discover how carbon dating works, why the ground keeps clues in layers, and how different scientific “clocks” help unlock the deep history of our planet.

From floating blobs of water and stretchy black holes to backwards-spinning planets, invisible matter, and mind-bending space facts, this quiz explores the weird, wonderful, and downright surprising side of the universe. Kids take on ten space-themed questions inspired by stories from the Squiz Kids podcast, while adults face ten trickier brain-stretchers covering physics, astronomy, and cosmic history. Only one side can win — but will it be curious kids or clever adults?

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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From blockbuster movies and chart-topping pop stars to world-shaking elections, sporting triumphs, royal drama and headline-making moments from around the globe, this quiz revisits the stories that made 2025 a year to remember.

Kids tackle ten questions drawn from the biggest moments of the year, adults face ten trickier brain-stretchers, and only one side earns the ultimate bragging rights. So sharpen those thinking caps, rewind the year that was, and see who really paid attention in 2025 — kids or adults? 🎉

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In this From The Vault episode, we explore the science, history and controversy behind fireworks. From exploding bamboo in ancient China to world-record displays in places like Australia and the Middle East, we break down how fireworks go bang, where the biggest displays happen, and why events like Cracker Night spark debate here at home.

Perfect listening as the countdown to the New Year begins — and don’t forget to listen out for the S’Quiz at the end!

Links: Fireworks over Beijing:⁠⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZa9IeQO1D⁠⁠U

Record-breaking fireworks in the UAE -

2019⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4kEbgLq3⁠⁠3Y

2021⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNCy3uWDJ⁠⁠WM

2022⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KMcLazxC⁠⁠7U

How fireworks work⁠⁠: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1ixjhzwr⁠⁠_E

Discover how everything with mass has gravity, why Earth and the Moon pull on each other (and how that creates tides), why astronauts float on the International Space Station, and how scientists like Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein helped us understand this invisible force.

Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, and families who love science explained clearly and simply.

From Santa snacks and Christmas carols to festive feasts, nativity scenes, mistletoe moments and movie classics, this quiz unwraps the traditions that make the season sparkle. Kids take on ten Christmas-themed questions, adults face ten trickier festive brain-teasers, and only one side can claim holiday bragging rights. So grab a cracker, warm up those brain cells, and see who really knows their Christmas — kids or adults? 🎄

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Got a science question you’re curious about? Email it to us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au, or drop it in the comments.

From ancient inventions like wheels, boats and aqueducts, to Moon landings, video games, barcodes and electric cars, this quiz puts human ingenuity to the test. Kids face ten invention-themed questions, adults tackle ten trickier ones, and only one side can take the crown. So, fire up those brain cells, and see who really knows their stuff — kids or adults?

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Lights down… let’s hit the movies! 🎥✨

In this very special Squiz Kids Q+A, Christie chats with Santa Claus as he answers questions sent in by kids from all over Australia (and a few from overseas too!).

Does delivering presents in one night ever get stressful?
Has Santa ever accidentally woken a child?
And how does he get around the world before breakfast?

With clever elves, flying reindeer, Christmas magic and plenty of ho ho hos, this festive episode is full of curiosity, kindness and Christmas cheer.

Pop on your Santa hat — let’s go! 🎄🎧

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LINKS:

⁠Christmas traditions all over the world⁠

⁠KFC prepares for finger-licking Japanese Christmas⁠

⁠San Fernando's Giant Lantern Festival gallery⁠

⁠ Ukranian Kutya recipe⁠

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explores five weird and wonderful things that can happen when you go overboard on the healthy stuff.
From “radioactive” bananas and carrot-powered orange skin, to asparagus wee, colourful beetroot surprises, sneaky cyanide in fruit seeds, and beans that turn your gut microbes into a toot orchestra — we unpack the playful science hiding in your plate.
Got a question you want answered? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and it might feature in a future episode!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

World watches as ban kicks in; Rwanda’s dancing gorilla; Squiz-E doubles down; and the world’s longest dog tongue.

Australia just hit the pause button on social media for kids under 16, booting over 200,000 from TikTok! The world is watching—and some countries might copy the idea.

A cheeky young gorilla from Rwanda busted out some wild dance moves—and now he’s the winner of the funniest wildlife photo of the year!

Meet Ozzy, the Oklahoma pup whose tongue is so long it’s now in the Guinness Book of World Records!

Squiz-E the Newshound may be on holiday, but the internet never sleeps! Even with the social media ban, kids still need to Stop, Think and Check what they read online. In 2026, Squiz-E's mission to fight fake news is more important than ever!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Bluey levels up; the Swiss yodel to the UN; shed smashes speed record; and some mullet magic

From today, kids under 16 in Australia are officially banned from using apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube. The Prime Minister says it’s to protect young brains and boost real-life fun.

Bluey’s stepping off the TV screen and into your hands with her first-ever Aussie-made video game—Bluey's Quest for the Gold Pen!

Yodelling—aka musical mountain shouting—is up for world heritage status! Switzerland wants the UN to protect this echoey tradition used by shepherds and singers alike.

One UK tinkerer strapped an engine to a garden shed—and zoom! It hit 198 km/h, officially becoming the world’s fastest shed.

It’s hair today, gone tomorrow (maybe), as Mulletfest 2025 crowned the nation’s top party-headed champions.

Squiz the World goes to... Switzerland

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Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we lift off for Chile...  a country stretched like a ribbon down the edge of South America, where deserts are so dry they look like Mars, mountains tower into the clouds, and icy winds whip across the wilds of Patagonia.

From Rapa Nui’s mysterious moai statues, to flamingos tiptoeing through pink desert lagoons, to festivals bursting with colour, dance and music, Chile is a land of extremes and endless surprises. And yes… the empanadas are out of this world.

There’s so much to explore — so buckle up and get ready to Squiz the World: Chile.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Map of Chile
Haka Pei Competition
Empanada Recipe
Pastel de Choclo Recipe
The Cueca Dance

Piastri’s desert decider; King’s crown jewels custard-bombed; Outfoxing feral foxes; and the seal that walked into a bar.

Oscar Piastri gave it everything in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, but a second-place finish wasn’t enough to win the F1 championship.

Protesters in London tossed apple crumble and custard onto the display case of the royal Crown Jewels!

A seal pup in New Zealand flopped into a busy bar and hid behind the loo!

Scientists are tricking feral foxes into avoiding turtle nests—by planting chicken eggs filled with harmless puke-inducing stuff.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

Women's football - primary sources

The story of women's football in England

History of women's football in Australia

How the Matildas' got their name

Humans have been chewing sticky stuff for thousands of years, but how much of what we think we know about gum is actually true? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie digs into the science behind five big gum questions.

A sticky, stretchy, surprising trip into the chemistry, biology and brain science hiding inside every chew.

Got a science question you’re dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Watch the Bradfield Bear video here.

Rage Bait takes the crown; kids comment on social media ban; Trinity Library transforms; and Dodgeball til you drop.

Rage Bait! It’s a sneaky online trick to make you mad and it just got crowned Word of the Year.

Dublin’s most famous library is going full glow-up mode! The 300-year-old Trinity College Library is packing up thousands of ancient books, some older than your gran’s gran, to clean, scan and protect them.

Imagine dodging dodgeballs for two days straight! That’s what 24 players just did in the UK, aiming to smash a world record and raise charity cash.

Australia’s kids are speaking up about a social media ban — and they’ve got opinions!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LEGO Build to Give

Action on supercharged e-bikes; there’s a bear in the air; backyard sausage burials; and some sticky science

E-Bikes are zipping all over Aussie streets, but some are way too fast! 🚴💨 New rules are rolling out and putting the brakes on to keep kids safe.

A school science project launched a teddy bear into the stratosphere! 🚀 But Bradfield Bear bailed mid-flight and floated away. Now there’s a bear hunt across England.

Chewing gum that’s over 10,000 years old? YEP. Scientists found old sticky stuff in Estonia, and it still had tooth marks! 🤯 Turns out ancient folk might’ve shared their gum (ew!).

Couples in Australia are burying sausages in their yards to stop rain on their wedding day.... it's true!

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It lights the night, pulls the tides, and keeps our whole planet steady on its axis. It’s inspired stories of rabbits, men and cheese in the sky, and for centuries humans have watched it, wondered about it, and dreamed of walking on it. In this Shortcut, we head to our nearest cosmic neighbour... the Moon. We’ll explore why humans are so fascinated by it, how it shapes life on Earth, and what is drawing nations back there. So grab your space helmet and your moon-boots… and let’s get stuck in.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Moon planet crash science; South Africa’s hippo town; Roos and Matildas celebrate wins; and the world’s smallest horse.

It’s ball-mania in Australia! The Matildas kicked off summer with a 5–0 soccer blitz against NZ (without Sam Kerr!). Meanwhile, the AFLW grand final saw the Kangaroos hop into history, smashing the Lions to go back-to-back champs!

In the town of St Lucia, South Africa, hippos are leaving the wild and waddling into people’s front yards for late-night lawn snacks!

Scientists have cracked more Moon secrets! Turns out Earth’s big grey neighbour was born from a cosmic crash with a Mars-sized planet named Theia.

Say hello to Pumuckel — the world’s smallest horse at just 53cm tall! This pocket-sized pony isn’t just adorable, he’s a therapy animal bringing joy to hospitals.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS

Springfield matching activity

Official Dr Seuss videos

Official Dr Seuss games

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Fire and ice in wild summer onslaught; Colombia’s sunken treasure trove; AFLW final fever; and Crikey! Robert Irwin’s a winner.

Thunderstorms, power cuts, hailstorms and even a cyclone – all in one wild week across the country!

More than $30 billion in gold and silver coins has been found on a 300-year-old shipwreck off Colombia. Now there’s a treasure tug-of-war between countries trying to claim it.

It’s the AFLW Grand Final and the North Melbourne Kangaroos are facing off (again!) against the Brisbane Lions. Both teams have one win each from past finals – who will roar loudest this year?

Rumours are flying that Robert Irwin is moving to the US and selling Australia Zoo – but it’s all fake news! Luckily, Squiz-E the Newshound is sniffing out the truth and teaching kids how to spot sneaky online tricks.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

The Social Media shake-up starts; a big win in the Sumo ring; a self-portrait smashes records; and Batman makes us kinder.

Big news from Australia! From December 10, kids under 16 won’t be allowed on social media — including TikTok, Instagram, and even Roblox chats. Apps are already warning users, and you might need ID to prove you're old enough.

Wrestling history alert! A 21-year-old from Ukraine, Danylo Yavhusishyn, has won one of Japan’s biggest sumo tournaments!

More than 70 years after her death, Frida Kahlo just broke a world record! Her painting The Dream (The Bed) sold for a whopping $55 million — the most ever paid for art by a woman.

In Italy, scientists tested kindness using… Batman! When a pregnant woman got on a train, only a few people gave up their seats. But when Batman appeared? Twice as many did!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we lift off for Switzerland — a country of soaring snow-covered mountains, chocolate that melts in your mouth, four national languages, and cows that jingle with bells as they wander alpine meadows. From the mighty Matterhorn to yodelling across misty valleys, there’s so much to discover. So buckle up and get ready to explore Switzerland.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Rösti Recipe
Raclette Recipe
Fondue
Swiss Chocolate for Kids
Nat Geo Kids on Switzerland

Cyclone Fina smashes Darwin; Kenya’s maggot rubbish revolution; Toy Story turns 30; and Travis Head saves the day.

Cyclone Fina came in like a wild wind ninja, yanking up trees, flattening roofs, and leaving Darwin in the dark! Luckily, no one was hurt, but the cleanup will be epic.

Gross but genius! Scientists in Kenya are using maggots to eat stinky garbage and turn it into fertiliser.

The Ashes got flipped upside down this weekend! Australia and England traded wickets like Pokémon cards, but it was Travis Head who zoomed in like a cricket superhero to save the day.

To infinity and thirty! Toy Story is officially three decades old – and it's still going strong with Toy Story 5 on the way.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Why do we hiccup, and what’s actually happening inside our bodies when they strike?
In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie unpacks the strange reflex that makes us hic! at the worst possible moments: from babies hiccupping before they’re even born to what frogs and tadpoles have to do with it. Find out why hiccups happen, how long they can last, and whether any of the so-called “cures” really work.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

New rules for Roblox; AFLW footy finals kick off; Squiz-E sniffs a cricket fake; and Buddy the owl takes off.

Big changes are coming to Roblox! Soon, you'll only be able to chat with players your own age. The game will even guess your age using your face. It's all about keeping kids safe and stopping strangers from sneaking into your game time.

A giant owl named Buddy has busted out of a wildlife park in England! With wings as wide as a 14-year-old is tall, this feathered escapee is off on an adventure.

Get ready for footy fun! The AFLW finals are here, and the North Melbourne Kangaroos are hopping in as hot favourites. But, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Carlton are coming in strong.

Cricket star Adam Gilchrist has been hit with a googly – fake posts online are pretending to be from him!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Bryce chats with Milton Dick MP, the man whose job is to keep order in Australia’s Parliament, make sure everyone plays by the rules, and keep the country’s business moving. What happens when Aussie kids tell the Speaker of the House how to keep politicians in line? Find out in this special Question Time Takeover.

An Ice Age Cold Case; Germany’s fluffy traffic jam; a goanna goes to school; and our Hall of Fame heroes.

A 39,000-year-old woolly mammoth called Yuka may have been in serious trouble when he froze, and scientists just uncovered his stressed-out RNA to prove it! It’s the oldest RNA ever found and might help us peek into the everyday lives of extinct animals.

In Nuremberg, Germany, hundreds of sheep strolled through the city like fluffy commuters! Every year, they hoof it 10km to their winter hangout, turning traffic into a real-life sheep jam.

A giant goanna named Greg paid a surprise visit to a school office in Queensland! The staff stayed cool, called the snake catchers, and Greg got a comfy ride back to the bush.

Racing star Oscar Piastri and surfing legend Layne Beachley stole the spotlight at the Sport Australia Hall of Fame Awards!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.

In this episode, Bryce teams up with Buzz, the ever-organised Planet Warrior who loves a good backup plan. Together, they crack open the hidden world of energy storage and clever systems that keep our lights on when the sun isn’t shining and the wind isn’t blowing.

Welcome to Planet Warriors!  ⁠⁠

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Ancient caves new beginnings; world’s biggest spider web;  deer in the tuck shop; and Wicked flies back for box office battle.

Five years after a blast destroyed a sacred Indigenous site in WA, plans are underway to rebuild a replica! Inspired by ancient art in France, the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people are leading the healing project, with help from the very miners who caused the damage.

A web bigger than your house? It’s real! And, it’s in a cave in Albania! With 110,000 spiders and two species living in peace (instead of eating each other).

Kids in Ohio were munching breakfast when BAM! A deer smashed through the window and skidded across the cafeteria like Bambi on ice.

The witches of Oz are back this week, and the new Wicked movie is already breaking records! More pre-sale tickets have been sold than any PG movie ever.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Tree-climbing crocodiles; America’s real-life mer-people; a coral baby boom; and a password problem goes viral.

Scientists found ancient croc eggs in Queensland that may have belonged to tree-climbing crocodiles!

In Washington, DC, a group of fun-loving folks dress up as mermaids and mermen and swim together! With sparkly tails and giant flippers, they twirl and splash like underwater royalty and welcome all newcomers.

The Great Barrier Reef is bursting with baby coral! Scientists are helping these tiny sea critters grow safely and settle onto damaged reefs.

The internet’s buzzing about rumours the Louvre museum used “Louvre” as its password—yep, really. No one’s sure if it’s true, but it’s a perfect reminder: never make your password something silly or easy to guess.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Astronauts stuck in space; Christmas feels in New York; Falcon watch grips Melbourne; and Bluey’s mega keepy-uppy.

Oops! A chunk of old space junk has bonked into China’s space station, putting the astronauts’ ride home on pause. Don’t worry — they’re safe and floating fine!

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in New York! A giant 22-metre spruce tree just rolled into Rockefeller Plaza. Soon it’ll be twinkling with 50,000 lights and topped with a 400kg sparkle star.

High above Melbourne, falcon chicks are fluffing their feathers for their first big flight! Their fierce mum zooms by with tasty pigeon takeout, daring them to leap off the ledge.

America’s Thanksgiving Parade is going to the dogs – literally! A humongous Bluey balloon will float down New York’s streets, making fans cheer and tails wag.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.

In this episode, Bryce meets Scraps, the Planet Warrior who’s all about turning rubbish into reward. Together, they dig into the world of bioenergy — discovering how food scraps, farm waste, and even sewage can be transformed into clean, renewable power that helps the planet (and keeps our bins from overflowing!). Welcome to Planet Warriors!  ⁠

For the full episode transcript, click here.

The world stops for Remembrance Day; Kiwis win the footy; spelling bee champs take a bow; and Mouse the lion dog.

At 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, people all over the world will pause for one minute to remember soldiers who gave their lives in war. It’s called Remembrance Day—and red poppies are worn to honour those brave heroes. Lest we forget!

People in Ireland freaked out when they thought they saw a lion in the woods—but it turned out to be a big, shaggy dog named Mouse with a wild haircut!

New Zealand took the win over Samoa in the NRL Pacific Championships, but the real stars were the fans and the amazing displays of culture.

Say hello to NSW’s top speller—Finn McGhee from Narellan Vale Public School! He took on thousands of kids and won the Premier’s Spelling Bee with brain-busting words like ‘subcutaneous’.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

World's tiniest frog (and vertebrate): ⁠https://video.link/w/VeVFc⁠

Snowball the dancing cockatoo: ⁠https://video.link/w/oaVFc⁠

Rat school in Africa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrzpEfCUnjc

BBC video on Venus fly trap: ⁠https://video.link/w/0aVFc

Is 3I/ATLAS an alien probe zipping through our solar system — or just an icy wanderer from another star? We explain what scientists know, why Harvard’s Avi Loeb is stirring up talk of aliens, and what’s most likely really going on. Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

New home for huge croc; Mexico’s liver munching orcas; Paddington Bear’s big musical; and spider robots in Antarctica?

Old Faithful is a HUGE croc who’s lived peacefully in a Queensland water hole for years—but now he's being moved to Australia Zoo!

In the ocean off Mexico, orcas are using their super smarts to outwit great white sharks—just to eat their livers! Yuck (and wow)!

Paddington Bear has swapped his suitcase for the spotlight in a brand-new London musical!

Some people online fell for a wild story about robot spiders landing in Antarctica—yep, really. Thankfully, Squiz-E the Newshound is sniffing out the silly stuff and reminding us all to STOP, THINK, and CHECK before believing anything we scroll past.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Half Yours makes history; Spanish church reaches new heights; an influencer family packs up; and a lost cow comes home.

As horses thundered through the Melbourne Cup, jockey Jamie Melham zoomed into history — winning not just this race, but also the Caulfield Cup. That's a double whammy no woman’s done before.

Barcelona’s fairytale-like church, the Sagrada Familia, just added a mega tower — making it the tallest church on Earth!

One emu raced through traffic like a feathered tornado — confusing drivers and dodging cops in Arizona.

Australia’s new age rule means under-16s will soon be saying bye-bye to TikTok and friends. While it’s meant to protect young minds, one famous family is packing their ring lights and moving to London so their teen can keep filming.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.

In this episode, Bryce meets Rocky, the Planet Warrior who’s full of volcanic vibes and underground know-how. Together, they explore how the Earth’s inner heat — the same force that fuels geysers and hot springs — can be harnessed to create clean, renewable power. ⁠⁠⁠Welcome to Planet Warriors! 

For the full episode transcript, click here.

King Tut’s golden comeback; Dodgers win World Series; Kangaroos win the Ashes; and mice in space .

Egypt’s famous boy pharaoh, King Tutankhamun, is back in the spotlight! His shiny golden coffin and other ancient treasures are dazzling visitors at a brand-new mega museum in Cairo.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have swung their way to another World Series win – back-to-back champs!

Australia’s Kangaroos triumphed in the rugby league Ashes, while the Wallabies couldn’t quite hop to victory. Back home, the AFLW finals are sizzling – and North Melbourne’s Kangaroos might just pounce on back-to-back premierships.

China’s latest space crew has docked at the Heavenly Palace space station – with three little mice in tow!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

We take you through WHAT cyclones, hurricanes, and typhoons are, WHY we're hearing so much about them lately, and HOW we can prepare, if one is headed our way.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

LINKS:

⁠Cyclone Experiment - Cyclone in a bottle⁠

⁠How do hurricanes form⁠

⁠2023 Tropical Cyclone report⁠

⁠Cyclones: how they form; how they're rated; and who comes up with the names?

First came Fat Bear Week, now it’s Fat Squirrel Week! But all that snacking isn’t just for fun — it’s for hibernation. So what really happens when animals hibernate? And could humans ever snooze through winter too? Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Join Squiz-E on a spine-tingly, laugh-out-loud Halloween adventure.

With spooky sound effects, fun frights, and one unforgettable twist, Squiz-E and the Haunted Headphones is the perfect mix of mystery, mischief, and Halloween magic — for brave listeners big and small.

Love this? Check out our daily news podcasts or look us up at squizkids.com.au

Storm of the century smashes Caribbean; Duke crowned top dog; rise of the AI fakes; and Halloween at the zoo.

Yikes! Jamaica and Cuba have been walloped by Hurricane Melissa — a massive Category 5 storm with crazy winds and floods.

It’s Halloween time at the San Francisco Zoo, and the animals are celebrating in style! Lemurs are pumpkin diving, snow leopards are munching gourds, and spooky decorations are everywhere.

Meet Duke, the superhero border collie from Queensland who just won the 2025 Cobber Challenge. He ran a jaw-dropping 556 kilometres in 3 weeks while helping out on the farm!

This Media Literacy Week, Squiz-E the Newshound is sniffing out AI trickery. Fake videos, photos, and stories made by computers are everywhere. So how do we stay smart? By using our best tool: our brains! If it looks dodgy, question it. Minds over machines, people!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

French jewel thieves busted; a huge hurricane hits Jamaica; a message in a bottle; and a chunky Squirrel King

Two sneaky crooks who pulled off a $160 million jewel heist at the Louvre have been caught by French police!

Hurricane Melissa, the largest storm on Earth this year, is crossing the coast of Jamaica this morning.

A bottle tossed into the sea in 1916 has just been found in Western Australia. Inside? Notes from two WWI soldiers.

Move over Fat Bear Week—Texas now has Fat Squirrel Week!

Finalists - Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an expert addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.

In this Water Energy episode, Flo — the wave-making Planet Warrior — dives beneath the surface to discover how rushing rivers and rolling tides can spin turbines, light up cities, and keep the planet powered.

⁠⁠Welcome to Planet Warriors!  ⁠⁠

For the full episode transcript, click here.

 Christmas Island crab march; Switzerland’s rescue robots; Big weekend for Aussie sport; and Halloween goes green.

It’s a sideways stampede! Over 100 million red crabs are dancing their way to the ocean on Christmas Island.

From the land of chocolate and cheese comes… rescue robots! Magnecko climbs walls like Spider-Man and Roboa slithers like a super-snake, squeezing into tight spots to save lives.

Australia’s sporting stars were on fire! Gout Gout sprinted like lightning in Brisbane, swimmer Mollie O’Callaghan broke records in Canada, and our rugby heroes tackled hard across the globe.

Halloween’s getting spooky AND sustainable! This year, we’re being urged to ditch the plastic pumpkins and deadly fake cobwebs and scare it up in style without harming the planet.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

We'll take you through WHERE Halloween comes from, WHY people dress up, and WHAT the traditions of pumpkin carving, apple bobbing, and haunted houses are all about.

For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

⁠Click here⁠ to check out some spook-tacular classroom resources!

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Annabel and her dad Shaun ask the question: Why does our skin turn purple when we get bruised? It looks dramatic — but there’s some seriously cool science behind those changing colours. Find out how your body recycles blood, one colour at a time! Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Heatwave sweeps the east; Kangaroos shape up for Ashes; AI Summaries under a cloud; and 6-7 gets ready for Halloween.

From Sydney's scorching 39 degrees to Victoria’s wind-whipping chaos, spring in Australia is putting on a wild weather show! With bushfire warnings and outback towns hitting 46 degrees, it’s time to slap on sunscreen, hold onto your hats.

In America, kids are swarming burger joints just to hear their order number called—yep, 6-7 mania has hit In-N-Out! They're filming the moment like it's the Oscars. And guess what? 6-7 Halloween costumes are trending.

Thought footy season was done? Nope! The Kangaroos are roaring into England to take on the Brits, and Pacific Island powerhouses Samoa and Tonga are gearing up for a mighty match in Brisbane.

Behind The News' Media Literacy Special

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Zombies march in Mexico City; scooter bandits steal royal bling; a rare deal between leaders; and a holiday from hospital.

When Aussie PM Anthony Albanese met US President Donald Trump, they didn’t just shake hands — they made a mega-deal on rare metals for tech gadgets and confirmed a huge submarine project.

Four sneaky thieves in disguises broke into the Louvre and made off with priceless royal jewels — using power tools and scooters!

Thanks to one Aussie filmmaker, sick kids and adults can take a wild VR trip around the world — from hospital beds!

Halloween madness is here! In Mexico, spooky zombies took over the streets, while in the U.S., giant pumpkins became racing boats.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with ⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.

In this Wind Energy episode, Gust — the breezy and energetic wind warrior — shows kids how air in motion is turned into clean power, blows away common wind myths, and spins up the story of how the wind helps power our planet’s future.

⁠Welcome to Planet Warriors!  ⁠

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Albo’s big meeting with Trump; Diwali celebrations light up; Teen pilots and record-breaking rowers; and a K-Pop Demon sing-along.

Australia’s Prime Minister, Albo, is in the USA to chat with President Trump!

The festival of lights, Diwali, is here – lighting up homes, skies, and hearts!

Sixteen-year-old Byron flew around the whole planet! Meanwhile, two brave rowers paddled across the massive Pacific Ocean for five months straight. That’s oarsome!

The KPop Demon Hunters movie is coming back to cinemas – with karaoke-style singalongs just in time for Halloween!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Grab your maps and your gold pans, because here we go!

⁠ClassroomResources⁠

LINKS

Gold - Australian Government Geoscience: ⁠https://www.ga.gov.au/education/minerals-energy/australian-mineral-facts/gold⁠

Victorian goldfields for kids: ⁠https://www.nma.gov.au/learn/kspace/victorian-goldfields-1854/kids⁠

Eureka Stockade: ⁠https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/eureka-stockade⁠

Gold diggers - Resources Victoria: ⁠https://resources.vic.gov.au/geology-exploration/minerals/metals/gold/gold-mining-in-victoria/gold-diggers#:~:text=A%20diggers'%20toolkit%20included%20a,exhausted%20diggers%20leaving%20the%20goldfields.⁠

Chinese on the goldfields: ⁠https://mhnsw.au/stories/general/chinese-goldfields/⁠

For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Zach asks the question: Why do we sometimes get zapped by metal? It's happened to all of us, and it can sting, so what is causing the ZAAAAPPP!?

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: 'Why do we sometimes get zapped when we touch metal?'

Roblox warning for Aussie kids; England’s dinosaur super-highway; Instagram’s new rules for teens; and Australia votes for its favourite.

Roblox might be fun, but experts are warning it’s not always safe. With millions of kids playing, new rules are coming to protect players under 17 – including limits on chatting.

Palaeontologists in England just uncovered a 200-metre-long trail of massive dinosaur footprints – the longest ever found - left behind by bus-sized plant-munching Cetiosauruses!

Which feathery friend will fly to victory in the Australian Bird of the Year vote? The Gang Gang cockatoo? The willie wagtail? Maybe a penguin?! With over 250,000 votes, the birdy battle is fierce – and the winner is revealed today. Wings crossed! 🐧🕊️🦜

Instagram is getting ahead of the game with a new “Teen Feed” – keeping stuff that’s not kid-friendly off your screen.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Tears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; two fearless felines; baseball goes Bananas; and Royal Conkers to the rescue.

After years of scary fighting, a ceasefire has brought a big deep breath to people in Israel and Gaza.

England's wildest nut-smashing showdown crowned two new Conker champs!

From Ray Ray’s roof-riding road trip to Mango the motorbike-riding mustering cat, these fearless felines are living their nine lives to the fullest!

Baseball’s gone bonkers thanks to the Savannah Bananas! With dancing players, wild rules, and fans catching foul balls, this fruity sport is winning hearts (and followers) fast.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in.

In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them.

Each episode comes complete with a dedicated classroom worksheet.

It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them.

In this Solar Energy episode, Blaze — the bright and bubbly solar superhero — shows kids how sunlight is transformed into power, busts common solar myths, and shines a light on how the Sun helps fuel our future.

Welcome to Planet Warriors! 

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Good news for Gaza; Venezuela’s peace prize winner; Diamonds netball clean sweep; and Tay Tay’s record breaks a record.

Big news from the Middle East—Israel and Hamas might finally stop fighting. If the ceasefire holds, prisoners will be swapped and peace talks can begin. Fingers crossed this pause leads to a peaceful future.

Maria Corina Machado from Venezuela just won the Nobel Peace Prize! She’s been fighting for fair elections—even when banned from running.

The Aussie Diamonds crushed it in Adelaide, keeping their 40-year winning streak alive! And the NRL is growing—Papua New Guinea’s new team, the Chiefs, will join the comp in 2028. Game on!

Taylor Swift’s new album is huge—3.5 million sold in a week! Meanwhile, the K-pop stars behind Netflix’s Huntr/x are slaying it on stage.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Got a brilliant one-liner to keep our pollies in line? House Speaker Milton Dick is asking Aussie kids for the best things teachers, parents (or you!) say to calm chaos—he’ll pick favourites to read out in Federal Parliament and give you a shout-out by name. Send your suggestion to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

LINKS

Google Slides of Classroom Activities: ⁠Moon⁠; Star⁠; ⁠Sun⁠

Making a Dancing Skeleton activity

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.

⁠What is Newshounds⁠⁠ - video explainer.

Find out ⁠⁠more about Newshounds⁠⁠.

Get started for free ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠.

Check out the ⁠⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

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Links: Ferrari drivers ride at Ferrari World: ⁠https://video.link/w/jfdrd⁠

Kingda Ka tallest rollercoaster:⁠ https://video.link/w/afdrd⁠

Upside down 14 times on The Smiler: ⁠https://video.link/w/2edrd⁠

Roller coaster records: ⁠https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/2017/8/national-roller-coaster-day-10-theme-park-ride-records-for-thrill-seekers-486590⁠

Richard Rodriguez's 112 days on a roller coaster:⁠ https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/man-who-spent-112-days-2207189⁠7

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down why a snake might bite itself and whether that bite would be deadly!

Watch this episode on YouTube.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

Who's smarter? Kids or adults? Find out with this fun, ten-minute quiz. Perfect for while you're lazing around at home or on that long school holiday road trip.

What is Newshounds⁠ - video explainer.

Find out ⁠more about Newshounds⁠.

Get started for free ⁠HERE⁠.

Check out the ⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Annabel Crabb joins Bryce in the Squiz Kids Spotlight to chat about her new book, There’s A Prawn In Parliament House.

Along the way, we cover falcons, moths, and why kids should care about civics and the media.

It’s lively, thoughtful, and full of the surprises only Annabel can deliver.

There's a Prawn in Parliament House: The Kids' Guide to Australia's Amazing Democracy Think you’ve got the perfect one-liner to help Speaker of the House, Milton Dick, wrangle those noisy politicians? Share it with us by emailing squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, ⁠click here⁠.

Link: ⁠A toxicological analysis of George's Marvellous Medicine - The British Medical Journal.⁠

⁠Listen and describe, and create your own character task. ⁠

⁠Create your own Marvellous Medicine!⁠

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In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down under what conditions life might flourish, how we define life anyway, and with so many other stars and galaxies.... where is everyone?!

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Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Are Aliens Real?

Ragasa roars across Asia; Egypt’s 3,000-year-old security siren; a moon mission countdown; and five million view a fake.

Super Typhoon Ragasa has slammed the Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam and southern China with monster winds, wild rain, and giant waves. It’s the biggest storm of the year.

Archaeologists in Egypt found an old cow toe bone with a hole — and it wasn’t just weird old trash. It’s a 3,000-year-old whistle!

NASA’s Artemis II mission is heading for the Moon in 2026! Four astronauts will orbit further than anyone’s ever gone, testing deep-space living.

Video showing Trump saluting to Darth Vader’s music? Totally fake! AI images and sneaky edits are fooling millions online. That’s why Squiz-E the Newshound says: Stop, Think, and Check before you believe the internet.

Cathy Freeman's 400m gold medal victory.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

The world’s first dinosaur choir; Fat Bear voting is open; a strong pong sparks an emergency; and a very, very good staffy.

Fat Bear Week is back, and these salmon-loving giants are chunkier than ever. Vote for your favourite heavyweight as they waddle their way to victory.

A gas leak emergency turned out to be... a fruit?! A super-smelly durian caused a full-blown response from police and gas crews in England.

Move over, trumpets — here come the dinosaurs! Scientists have recreated the eerie honks of a 75-million-year-old Corythosaurus using 3D-printed skulls.

When smoke filled the house, this smart staffy didn’t panic — he grabbed his leash!

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We'll take you through what the United Nations is, how it works, and why it matters—even to kids like you listening right now.

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Click here to check out some world-class classroom resources!

LINKS:

The United Nations - Britannica Kids

History of the United Nations - Behind the News

The United Nations on Children

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals

Silly science awards; Big weekend for Sharks, Panthers, Cats and Lions; Tokyo Athletics update; and Fat Bear Week is back!

From zebra-striped cows to cheese-chomping lizards, this year’s Ig Nobel Prizes celebrated the wackiest science ever! These awards are all about silly experiments that make you laugh first… and then scratch your head in wonder.

It’s Fat Bear Week in Alaska – where bears who’ve bulked up for winter hibernation go head-to-head in an online competition!

It’s finals frenzy time in both AFL and NRL! The Geelong Cats and Brisbane Lions are clawing their way to the top, while the Sharks and Panthers are powering through in league.

Our Aussie stars in Tokyo have been amazing!  Heroes on the field and off it. Go team Australia!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Fat Bear Week voting page

https://explore.org/fat-bear-week

Katmai National Park - Brooks Falls Live Feed

https://explore.org/livecams/brown-bears/brown-bear-salmon-cam-brooks-falls

For the full episode transcript, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠.

LINKS:

Newshounds, Squiz Kids' free media literacy curriculum: ⁠⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/about-newshounds/⁠⁠

The first YouTube video: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNQXAC9IVRw⁠⁠

The first million-view video: Ronaldinho magic: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KpU7lsKcL2s⁠⁠

The first billion-view video: Gangnam Style by PSY: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bZkp7q19f0⁠⁠

The Baby Shark video by PINKFONG Songs for Children: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqZsoesa55w⁠

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Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Why are heat waves so dangerous?

Gout Gout sprints into history; New York celebrates Rytoberfest; Squiz-E’s bad news warning; and a big weekend for women’s footy.

Seventeen-year-old Aussie Gout Gout sprinted into the history books at the World Athletics Championships in Japan,

It was a Ryan-a-palooza in NYC as hundreds (maybe thousands!) of people named Ryan gathered to break a world record!

NRLW and NRL finals kick off this weekend with epic showdowns! The Knights, Titans, Sharks, Cowboys, Raiders, Bulldogs, and more all want a shot at glory. And in AFL land, Hawks, Lions, Cats, and Pies are roaring toward the Grand Final!

After a major news event, sneaky fake stories often pop up online. But Squiz-E the Newshound is on the case! He’s reminding kids everywhere to stop, think, and check before believing what they see. Stay smart and sniff out the facts!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Australia’s climate risk revealed; China’s viral loo-roll video; an airbag idea taking off; and Jess Hull makes history.

Just like teachers prep before an excursion, Australia’s planning for climate change! With rising seas, heatwaves and floods on the radar, this new assessment helps everyone from governments to First Nations groups prepare for the future.

A video from China has gone viral, apparently showing a wild new toilet paper dispenser — where you might need to watch an ad or pay for your paper!

The World Athletics Championships are bringing the heat — literally! Athletes are smashing records and sweating buckets in Tokyo.

Two clever students invented a way to make plane crashes safer using giant airbags! They’d pop out in under two seconds if something goes wrong. It’s just a prototype, but if it flies, it could save lives.

Plus... Squiz the World goes to... Papua New Guinea.

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They’ve led uprisings, robbed banks, and refused to give up a seat on the bus. Some wore armour, some carried banners, and others just quietly changed the world. In this Shortcut, we take you into the world of outlaws and rebels — from Ned Kelly and the Eureka Stockade, to Rosa Parks, the suffragettes, and even the legendary duo Bonnie and Clyde. We'll explore who these rebels are, why we sometimes cheer for them, and what they can teach us. So grab your black cape and your eyepatch, and let’s get stuck in…

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Democracy, debate and Charlie Kirk; signs of life on Mars; Footy finals winners and losers; and Demon Hunters dominate the charts.

Today’s all about democracy — yep, that fancy word that means we get a say! It also means learning to disagree nicely. After some sad and shocking news from the U.S., it’s a good reminder to talk things out, be kind, and give your brain a break when it needs one.

The Mars rover, Perseverance, has found some pretty wild markings on red rocks — and scientists think teeny-tiny ancient aliens (microorganisms!) may have made them.

Footy fans, unite! NRL and AFL finals are heating up with roaring Lions, soaring Hawks, and Panthers chasing history. Teams are battling for glory, and some have already been sent packing.

K-Pop Demon Hunters is absolutely slaying it — five songs from the Netflix hit are dominating the charts, and “Golden” is still number one!

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We’ll take you through HOW a scared surfer became a shark scientist, WHAT makes sharks so weird and wonderful (including baby sharks that eat their siblings!), and WHY many shark species are now endangered—and what we can all do to help.

For the full episode transcript, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠.

LINKS:

⁠⁠The marine food web, and how overfishing affects it⁠⁠

⁠⁠What is sustainable fishing? 15 minute film⁠⁠

⁠⁠Where to find sustainable seafood⁠⁠

⁠⁠The"insane biology" of hammerhead sharks⁠

In this Squiz Kids Science Short we unpack the sneaky molecule capsaicin, the Scoville scale, why water won’t help, and why milk and ice cream save the day. Science never tasted so spicy!

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Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Why do Chillies Burn your Mouth... and your Bum??

Victoria makes treaty history; a slimy culprit caught in Germany; giant oysters on the move; and the fake astronaut scam.

Victoria just made history by introducing laws for a treaty with First Nations people — the first in Australia!

A late-night doorbell mystery turned slimy when police in Germany found the culprit: a slug!

From tree-eating beetles to ruler-sized oysters, Australia’s got two new invasive pests. One’s boring holes in trees, the other’s shelling out trouble in waterways.

A pretend astronaut tricked an elderly woman into sending him money—saying his spaceship was in danger. Turns out he wasn’t even in space!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Super corals in global reef rescue; Gippsland’s Gumboot Gift; new record for Barefoot Lego Dash; and Emil the celebrity moose.

A special type of coral in Palau is handling hot water like a champ. These “super corals” could help save places like Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Scientists are studying them now.

Emil the adventurous moose has trotted hundreds of kilometres across Europe, becoming a four-hoofed celeb! Fans are tracking him online, but after a train track surprise, Emil has disappeared again.

In a squelchy, slippery showdown, farmers raced 120 metres in heavy gumboots through mud and rain in Gippsland! It’s called the Gumboot Gift, and it's as fun (and muddy) as it sounds.

A mum in New Zealand ran barefoot across a track full of Lego to break a world record!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on the Squiz Kids Super Fast Supersonic Jetliner as we take off for Italy — a country shaped like a boot, where legends tell of twin brothers raised by a wolf, where pizza and pasta were born, and where gondolas still glide through winding canals. There’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Italy.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Map of Italy
Colosseum facts for kids
The inventions of Leonardo Da Vinci
The Sistine Chapel
The Crazy Engineering of Venice
Pasta Shapes Dictionary

Record Aussie team heads to Tokyo; Croatia’s really long strudel; blood moon in the skies; and who wants a Halloumi McMuffin?

The World Athletics Championships are on in Tokyo, and Australia’s sending its biggest-ever team!

Croatia just cooked up the world's longest apple strudel—over 3km long! That’s a pastry parade of 8,900 slices using literal truckloads of flour and apples.

McDonald’s is feeding the world—with a twist! A new book shows how Maccas serves up local flavours, from spicy paneer wraps in India to cheesy raclette burgers in Switzerland.

If you were up at 3am, lucky you! A rare blood moon lit up the sky during a total lunar eclipse. The moon turned a glowing red as Earth’s shadow passed over it.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

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Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Driverless cars on horizon; its AFL footy finals time; Squiz-E heads for the clouds; and Molly, our new world surf champ!

The future has arrived! Self-driving cars are hitting Aussie roads. You still need a human in the seat (for now), but one day, a robo-taxi might drop you at school!

Feeling awful didn’t stop Aussie surfer Molly Picklum from catching world champ glory! Battling the flu, she shredded the waves off Fiji and rode all the way to the top.

It's footy finals time! With epic matches from Adelaide to Perth, teams are battling it out for a spot in the big final.

Some fibs floated around about magical vaccine clouds—yep, really! But Squiz-E the Newshound sniffed out the nonsense and reminded us all to STOP, THINK and CHECK. Not every cloud has a conspiracy lining!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Bushfire Banksias bounce back; San Francisco’s Goose Busters; Medieval mayhem in armour; and an ocean rowing record.

Volunteers planted 800 baby Banksia plants on Mount Burrowa to help bring back bushfire-damaged forests.

Foster City is under attack… by geese! With up to 400 Canada geese causing chaos (and heaps of poo), the city is launching a high-tech goose-busting mission.

The medieval sport of Buhurt is taking off in Australia, with more women joining all-armour battles.

Three Scottish brothers rowed across the entire Pacific Ocean – that’s 9,000 miles! They powered through storms and setbacks to raise over $1.6 million for clean water in Madagascar.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

They’ve been used to settle pub arguments, they’ve sold more than 143 million copies, and they’ve crowned everything from the world’s tallest person to the fastest sock-putter-onner. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Guinness World Records — the book that celebrates the biggest, fastest, weirdest and wackiest achievements on the planet. We’ll take you through how a beer company accidentally invented it, what kinds of records make it in (and which ones don’t), and why humans love chasing fame and glory, even if it just means wearing 23 pairs of underpants at once.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Schools banning screen time; world record redhead-gathering; England’s stinky poo zoo; and the world’s most expensive wave.

Laptops or lined paper? Classrooms are caught in a battle between screens and scribbles!

Strawberry blondes from all over the world gathered in the Netherlands to celebrate their fiery locks.

Scientists in the UK are diving into rhino doo-doo to help save this endangered species. Turns out, their poop is packed with info.

In Abu Dhabi, a giant wave pool lets you surf the perfect wave… but it’ll cost you a whopping $230 a ride!

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Watch this episode on YouTube.

Every Saturday, Squiz Kids Science Shorts answers the big, curly questions you’ve been wondering about — breaking down weird facts, everyday mysteries, and the latest science stories in a fun and kid-friendly way. Quick, curious, and packed with answers you didn’t even know you needed.

Do you have a science question you're dying to know the answer to? Email us at squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Project Mars has lift off; Bog snorkelling in Wales; Squiz-E meets the K-Pop Demon Hunters; and Tay Tay is getting married.

SpaceX nailed its 10th test flight, launching a rocket, dropping off satellites, and landing safely back on Earth.

In the UK, people have been flopping through bogs and body-slamming in buckets of gravy.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged! The singer and the football star shared their big news online with a sweet message.

Our trusty internet detective dog, Squiz-E, barked the truth about a viral K-Pop claim!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Checking in on our Green Goals; a very messy festival; a chirp-off champion crowned; and human hair toothpaste.

Australia's making strides on its climate goals, slashing emissions and plugging into renewable power—but experts say we’ve gotta pick up the pace.

A tomato-throwing festival in Spain - the world is full of gloriously goofy traditions!

Nearly 100 wannabe birds impersonators flapped onto the stage in Hong Kong, competing to sound like owlets and sparrows. The bird call contest helped raise awareness for protecting the city’s feathered friends,

Scientists have discovered that keratin (yep, the stuff in your hair and sheep’s wool!) might rebuild tooth enamel. They’ve mixed it with pretend spit to create a protective coating that could stop cavities in their tracks.

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Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we’re flying high into the Himalayas to visit Bhutan — a tiny kingdom known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon. From its breathtaking mountains and unusual animals, to spicy food, no traffic lights, and a happiness index that’s more important than money, there’s so much to explore. So buckle up and get ready to discover Bhutan!

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Links:

Map of Bhutan 
Takin - Bhutan's National Animal 
Bhutan's National Dish - Ema Datshi 
The Yeti in Bhutan 

Frozen trees and koala conservation; Vampire bats love to cuddle; Sydney’s big wet and astro-turfing; plus a big week for K-Pop Demon Hunters.

Scientists are freezing rare trees to protect them from deadly fungus (just like sci-fi heroes!), and koalas are bouncing back in NSW with a surprise baby boom.

You’d think false vampire bats were scary little beasties—but surprise! They’re actually super snuggly. Scientists caught them on video giving each other big bat hugs.

K-Pop Demon Hunters is everywhere! From chart-busting soundtracks to wild sing-along cinema nights—and now maybe even sequels, a musical, and a live-action movie!

Sydney just had its soggiest August in 27 years, and weekend sports have taken a hit. Councils are considering swapping grass for turf—but will muddy fun ever be the same again?

Squiz Kids Shortcut: Invasive Species

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For the full episode transcript, click here.

SA’s soy-sauce fish ban; India’s garbage cafes; the great London Zoo weigh-in; and a cruise-ship-chaos fake.

Those cute little fishy soy sauce bottles? They’re swimming away for good in South Australia! A new law is banning single-use plastics like them to help protect the environment

In India, you can pay for your lunch… with garbage! These amazing “garbage cafes” give tasty meals in exchange for plastic rubbish.

It’s weigh-in week at London Zoo! From penguins to pythons, every animal is stepping on the scales to help zookeepers track their health.

A wild video showing a cruise ship battling giant waves is going viral — but guess what? It’s totally fake! Made by AI, it’s a good reminder to always Stop, Think, and Check before believing everything online.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

The solar system gets a visitor; a 10-year-old makes chess history; skibidi goes mainstream; and solar cars race the outback.

An interstellar comet is zipping through our solar system like a space tourist with no time to stop! It’s super fast, super far, and maybe even alien (probably not, but wouldn’t that be cool?).

At just 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan checkmated a grandmaster! This chess superstar started playing at five and just made history.

The Cambridge Dictionary just got a glow-up with silly words like skibidi and delulu. It’s official—chaos now has vocabulary!

Zooming across Australia using only sunshine? That’s what teams are doing in the World Solar Car Challenge!

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Andy Griffiths is back in the Q+A hot seat for the fourth time — this time to launch his brand new book, You and Me and the Peanut Butter Beast.

From what inspired him to become a writer, to how he handles stress, whether his imagination ever goes quiet, and even which Treehouse feature he’d sneak into his own home — Squiz Kids have the hard questions covered.

It’s fun, fast, and full of Andy’s trademark silliness.

Earthquake rattles Queensland; China’s robot Olympics; Wallabies stun the Springboks; and Black Pink break a record.

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake shook parts of Queensland, the biggest one on land in Australia in 50 years!

In China, robots raced, played soccer, and even kickboxed in a weekend of wacky robo-sports. There were plenty of spills and giggles, but it’s just the start of what these clever machines might do in the future.

The Wallabies pulled off a rugby miracle, smashing a 62-year losing streak to beat South Africa in their own backyard.

Blackpink made pop history, becoming the first K-pop girl group to play two massive shows at Wembley Stadium in London.

⁠Your Shortcut to Earthquakes and Volcanoes⁠

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Why is the sky blue???  This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news.

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Why is the sky blue???  This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

80 years since a World War’s end; jellyfish jam a French power plant; the AFLW kicks off; and big kidfluencer concerns.

In 1945, Australia celebrated VP Day as Japan surrendered and World War Two finally ended.

Thousands of jellyfish swarmed a French nuclear power plant, clogging pipes and forcing a shutdown.

The AFL Women’s 10th season kicks off tonight with 18 teams, more games, and fierce finals ahead.

Some kids are famous online for showing off toys, sneakers, and trips—but experts worry about their rights, pay, and privacy. The Newshounds lesson “Unmasking Social Media” helps kids spot influencers and stay cybersafe.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Recognising Palestine: what it means; Santa’s cycling helpers; Meteorite buzzes Melbourne; and yee-haa it’s rodeo time.

Australia’s joined other countries in recognising Palestine as its own state, hoping one day kids in both Israel and Palestine can grow up as neighbours, sharing peace, not conflict.

Three super-fit postal “elves” are cycling nearly 3,000 km from Germany to Santa’s home in Finland to deliver letters by hand. That’s Christmas spirit with a side of leg cramps.

A meteorite blazed across Victoria, sparking a sky show and a sonic boom. Scientists are on the hunt—because these cosmic travellers can be billions of years old.

More than 700 cowboys and cowgirls are showing off at the Mt Isa Rodeo—riding, roping, wrestling, and hanging on for dear life. Helmets on, yee-haws loud.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Sciencey Shortcut Archive

SpaceThe Space Race - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-space-race/⁠The Webb Deep Space Telescope - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-webb-deep-space-telescope/⁠Mars - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/mars/⁠

EnvironmentThe Great Barrier Reef - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-great-barrier-reef/⁠The Deep Sea - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/⁠Water - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/water/⁠Climate Change - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/climate-change-cop28-shortcut/⁠

BodyVanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-vanquished-viruses-and-banished-bacteria/⁠Blood - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/blood/⁠The History of Vaccines - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-history-of-vaccines/⁠

Natural PhenomenaEarthquakes and Volcanoes - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/⁠Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-cyclones-hurricanes-and-typhoons/⁠Bushfires - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/bushfires_shortcut/⁠The Secret World of Maths - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-secret-world-of-maths/⁠The Theory of Evolution - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-theory-of-evolution/⁠

AnimalsGalapagos Islands - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-galapagos-islands/⁠Invasive Species - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/⁠Sharks - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-sharks/⁠World's Toughest Animals - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-worlds-toughest-animals/⁠Clever Critters - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/clever-critters/⁠

OtherSugar - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/sugar/⁠Aussie Inventions That Changed The World - ⁠https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/aussie-inventions-that-changed-the-world/⁠

National Science Week kicks off; Belgium’s ferret rat-busters; 12-year-old surf champ; and the World’s Ugliest Dog.

A Japanese rocket is zooming through space, chasing a giant, cigar-shaped “dark comet” that may hold clues to how water first came to Earth.

Brussels is thinking of sending ferrets into drains to chase away an explosion of stinky brown rats. These furry pest-busters could be the city’s secret weapon.

Meet Kelia Mehani Gallina — the fearless 12-year-old who took on one of the world’s toughest surf breaks in Tahiti.

The World’s Ugliest Dog contest has a new champ — Petunia, a hairless English-French bulldog who snagged first place (and $5,000!).

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Sciencey Shortcut Archive

Space
The Space Race - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-space-race/
The Webb Deep Space Telescope - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-webb-deep-space-telescope/
Mars - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/mars/

Environment
The Great Barrier Reef - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-great-barrier-reef/
The Deep Sea - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/
Water - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/water/
Climate Change - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/climate-change-cop28-shortcut/

Body
Vanquished Viruses and Banished Bacteria https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-vanquished-viruses-and-banished-bacteria/
Blood - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/blood/
The History of Vaccines - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-history-of-vaccines/

Natural Phenomena
Earthquakes and Volcanoes - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/earthquakes-and-volcanoes/
Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-cyclones-hurricanes-and-typhoons/
Bushfires - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/bushfires_shortcut/
The Secret World of Maths - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-secret-world-of-maths/
The Theory of Evolution - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-theory-of-evolution/

Animals
Galapagos Islands - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-galapagos-islands/
Invasive Species - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/the-deep-sea/
Sharks - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-sharks/
World's Toughest Animals - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/your-shortcut-to-the-worlds-toughest-animals/
Clever Critters - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/clever-critters/

Other
Sugar - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/sugar/
Aussie Inventions That Changed The World - https://www.squizkids.com.au/squiz-kids-shortcuts/aussie-inventions-that-changed-the-world/

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Are Aliens real??? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Exclusive to YouTube. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

A big battery powers up; French statues talk back; a bear trolls a troll; and a TikTok tall tale.

One of the world’s biggest batteries, yep, the size of eight footy fields,  just switched on in Australia! It stores solar power for when we need it most.

A giant grizzly bear charged at an ice hockey mascot dressed as a troll in Alaska. Luckily, the troll (and the humans) escaped soggy but safe!

At France’s famous Versailles Palace, statues are now talking...thanks to AI! Scan a code, and they’ll dish out palace gossip and mythological tales.

A viral TikTok claimed a couple was found after 25 years lost at sea—but it was all made up! Luckily, Squiz-E the Newshound did the sniffing and called out the fishy facts. Always check before you click!

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Australians rally for big causes; marimba magic rocks South Africa; a teen pilot takes flight; and a Labubu boo-hoo.

From the sounds of didgeridoos in the Northern Territory to chants for peace on Sydney's Harbour Bridge, Aussies gathered to stand up for culture and peace.

What do you get when more than 1,200 students grab their mallets and play in harmony? A joyful, record-breaking marimba jam! South Africa’s young music-makers have officially bopped their way into the history books

Fifteen-year-old Byron Waller’s weekend plans include flying around the entire planet! At just 15, he’s setting records and raising awareness for kids with chronic illnesses.
Track Byron's amazing adventure.

Labubu dolls are cute, rare, and super collectable—so of course, the fakes have arrived! These dodgy “Lafufus” might have scary teeth and dodgy fur, but worst of all? They could be dangerous! Spot the real deal and keep your collection cuddly, not creepy.

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Today, we’re flying across the Indian Ocean to Madagascar — the world’s fourth-largest island, famous for upside-down-looking trees, lots of lemurs, and a Hollywood movie that shares its name. So, buckle up and get ready to discover this wild and wonderful island!

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Links:
Map of Madagascar
Madagascar's unique wildlife
Romazava Recipe

Snowfall in the Sunshine State; Wallabies crush the Lions; Zootopia 2 makes a splash; and slip n’ slide on the hot dog highway.

The sunny state turned snowy as a cold snap hit. Snowball fights in Stanthorpe, sled races in Guyra, and soggy sheep in the paddocks.

In Pennsylvania, a truck full of hot dogs spilled its load. Sausages went everywhere! The road turned into a slip-n-slide of snack food.

The Wallabies braved rain and lightning to beat the British and Irish Lions 22–12! Even though the series was already lost, this win showed they're bouncing back.

Get your popcorn ready—Zootopia 2 is coming! Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde team up again, and yes, the hilarious sloth from the DMV is back. A snake sneaks into town, and chaos begins. The trailer just dropped and fans are going wild!

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National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day

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What is a harmful algal bloom, and why is the one in South Australia so bad? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers this question. Exclusive to YouTube. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

YouTube ban for kids; Aussie rocket goes boom; AI tiger trade fake; and a giant claw grabs a record.

The Aussie government is hitting pause on YouTube for kids under 16 in Australia! It’s joining TikTok and the crew on the social media banned list. But don’t worry—YouTube Kids is still good to go. It's all about keeping the internet safer (and way less weird) for young viewers.

The Philippines just levelled up claw machines... big time! A giant grabber the size of a house has taken the world record.

Australia’s first homegrown rocket launched with a bang—and landed with a thud! While it didn’t hit space, it made history and gathered tons of data.

A wild video showed tigers for sale in a market—but wait, it was all made by AI! Clever tools like reverse search and SynthID helped sniff out the truth.

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Find out about Newshounds

Find out about SynthID

Oscar Piastri’s sprint to history; Gaza crisis rallies the world; First Nations first in Canberra; and it’s meteor shower time.

Oscar Piastri from Melbourne just zoomed into the record books by winning five Formula 1 races this season! That puts him in pole position to become the first Aussie in 45 years to win the whole championship.

In Gaza, families are struggling to get food because of a long and painful conflict. People around the world are racing to help, trying to bring food and peace to the region.

The Aquariids meteor shower is putting on a dazzling light show this week! It’s like space is throwing a glitter party – but you’ll need to stay up late, bundle up warm, and find a dark spot to catch the magic.

Marion Scrymgour just became the first Aboriginal person to lead the House of Representatives! That’s the big, green room where politicians make big decisions. She’s proof that change is happening – and that everyone deserves a seat at the table. Go Marion!

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They’ve been racing it for more than 120 years. It was started by a French newspaper to sell more copies. And riders pedal more than 3,000 kilometres across mountains, fields and cobblestones. In this Shortcut, we take you inside the world’s most famous bike race — from how the stages and teams work, to the meaning behind those colourful jerseys. We’ll uncover wild cheating scandals, high-tech gear, and the rise of the women’s race — the Tour de France Femmes. Plus, we celebrate the Aussie who made history. Strap on your helmet and get ready to ride!

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Asteroid with its sights on the Moon; heartbreak for the Wallabies; Prague’s vulture puppets; Australia’s surfing grandad.

Scientists are tracking a space rock the size of a small building that could crash into the Moon in 2032. Don’t panic — Earth’s safe! But the Moon might want to duck.

Rain finally poured over South Australia, bringing smiles to farmers and soggy paddocks to thirsty livestock. With more showers on the way, this could be the drought-buster we’ve all been waiting for!

In Prague, zookeepers are using a puppet glove that looks like a vulture to feed a baby bird in need. It’s like aeroplane spoons—but with feathers and endangered species flair!

Footy fans were stunned when Geelong star Patrick Dangerfield left the game… for a kebab! His team still won by over 100 points.

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Send in your questions for Andy Griffiths by Tuesday, August 5, to be in the running to win one of ten copies of Andy’s new book .. AND the best question - as judged by Andy - will win a double pass to see Andy at his Opera House show in Sydney in September. Email them to ⁠squizkids@thesquiz.com.au⁠ 

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Can a snake bite itself to death? This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie answers thisssss question. Exclusive to YouTube. Find it in the Shorts menu on the Squiz Kids YouTube channel.

First week jitters for Aussie pollies; Utah’s underground power station; the action hero in fake news foul-up; and Australia’s top dog.

It’s back-to-school vibes for Australia’s freshly elected politicians! They’ve suited up and headed to Parliament House, where they’re giving their “First Speeches” and getting down to business.

A mega-drill in Utah is tapping into super-hot underground rocks to make clean electricity! It’s called geothermal energy, and it might one day power homes across the whole planet.

Meet Eva, the border collie from Queensland who rounded up cows like a boss and won Australia’s top cattle dog prize!

Fake internet posts claimed some famous celebs had died—but surprise! They hadn’t. Action star Jason Statham and talent judge Simon Cowell are both very much alive. Remember to STOP, THINK, and CHECK before believing wild stuff online.

Send in your questions for Andy Griffiths by Tuesday, August 5, to be in the running to win one of ten copies of Andy’s new book .. AND the best question - as judged by Andy - will win a double pass to see Andy at his Opera House show in Sydney in September.
Email them to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au 

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South Australia’s blooming disaster; an Ancient Roman big-foot; puppy TV preferences; and robo-rabbits to the rescue.

South Australia’s sea is in serious trouble! A monstrous algal bloom the size of 72 Sydney Harbours is killing fish and messing up marine life.

Archaeologists found Roman shoes near Hadrian’s Wall—and some are HUGE! Like, size-14-huge. Were ancient soldiers giants, or just into extra-thick socks? No one knows.

Your dog’s TV style might match their personality! Excitable pups chase stuff on screen, while nervous ones get spooked by TV doorbells. A new study says knowing what dogs like to watch could keep them calm and happy.

Florida scientists are fighting back against giant pythons with robot rabbits! These high-tech fluffballs act like real bunnies to lure sneaky snakes out.

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Today, we're heading to one of Europe’s tiniest countries—Luxembourg! Wedged between France, Germany and Belgium, this pint-sized powerhouse is packed with castles, culture, and curious facts. From its three official languages to its border-hopping locals, there’s plenty to discover.

So, buckle up and get ready to explore Luxembourg!

Gromperekichelcher Recipe

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Ancient ice in secret lab; Shark dancing in the Bahamas; how maths and soccer combine; and Pikachu takes on the Fantastic Four.

Scientists in England are thawing ⁠a 1.5 million-year-old ice block ⁠like a giant ancient popsicle! Inside it? Dust, ash, and teeny algae that could reveal what Earth was like waaay back when humans weren’t even around yet!

Forget ballroom dancing—how about ⁠underwater salsa with sharks⁠?! A wild new TV show has scuba divers twirling with tiger sharks and hammerheads.

Who knew ⁠maths could be your secret sports weapon⁠? Soccer stars are using stats to predict where goalies dive.

It’s a pop culture smackdown! The Fantastic Four blast into cinemas, but Pikachu steals the spotlight with a DJ teaser and big announcements in a livestream.

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Bryce and Christie run through the coolest new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from a live-action How to Train Your Dragon, to a Smurf-tastic adventure, Pixar's space odyssey Elio, and the return of Jurassic giants. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!

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Cyclone bomb wreaks school holiday havoc; Taiwan’s prehistoric paddle; do pets belong in bed?; and The Cat In The Hat is back.

While Aussies were soaked, Europe roasted! With temps hitting the high 40s, it got so hot in Paris that the top of the Eiffel Tower had to close! Tourists were left sweating in line while the iconic landmark took a heat break.

Taiwanese scientists recreated a prehistoric sea journey using stone tools and a handmade canoe! They paddled hundreds of kilometres to Japan, showing how ancient humans explored the world.

Some scientists say sleeping with your furry BFF makes you happy, others think it messes with your Zzzs. One thing's for sure—telling your pup to sleep elsewhere might be ruff!

Get ready for giggles! A brand-new Cat in the Hat movie is coming soon, bringing chaos, charm, and that legendary red-and-white hat to the big screen.

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On the first anniversary of her appointment as Governor-General, Australia’s official representative of the King and the person who helps keep our democracy ticking, GG Sam (as she’s known to us) has kindly agreed to hop into the Q+A hot seat.

From questions about what a Governor-General actually does, to how she feels about homework, and even what the King is really like in person, Squiz Kids from around the country have come through with the goods.

It’s a fascinating, fun, and thoughtful conversation, full of insights into Australia’s system of government, the importance of kids understanding civics, and why your voice matters, even if you can’t vote yet.

On the first anniversary of her appointment as Governor-General, Australia’s official representative of the King and the person who helps keep our democracy ticking, GG Sam (as she’s known to us) has kindly agreed to hop into the Q+A hot seat.

From questions about what a Governor-General actually does, to how she feels about homework, and even what the King is really like in person, Squiz Kids from around the country have come through with the goods.

It’s a fascinating, fun, and thoughtful conversation, full of insights into Australia’s system of government, the importance of kids understanding civics, and why your voice matters, even if you can’t vote yet.

Australia has an inland sea; Latvia’s maggots to the rescue; Grizzly bear visits the dentist; and Squiz Kids school holiday content.

Thanks to Cyclone Alfred’s mega rains, Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre in Australia’s middle has come alive with shrimp, fish, flowers, and birds from Japan to Russia, all throwing a wild nature party in the outback!

In Latvia, wriggly maggots are on garbage duty! These tiny trash-chompers are gobbling up waste by the tonne—cleaning up the planet one squirmy bite at a time.

Tundra the giant brown bear had a major toothache—until vets gave him a shiny titanium crown! Now he’s the king of the zoo with the coolest smile around.

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