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Christie shares one of our most popular Shortcuts after Hurricane Melissa wreaked havoc in the Caribbean this week. 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?

Watch this episode on YouTube. 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 [email protected]

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

It’s Halloween night, and Squiz-E the Newshound is on patrol around Squiz Kids HQ — when he discovers a dusty old pair of headphones tangled in cobwebs. 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

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Bryce shares one of his favourite Shortcuts just in time for Spooky Season! 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!

Watch this episode on YouTube. 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 [email protected]

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

Your daily kids news podcast? 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Christie shares one of her favourite Shortcuts. Find out WHEN the Australian Gold Rush took place, WHO joined the hunt for gold, and WHAT lasting effects the Gold Rush had on the nation of Australia. 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.

Watch this episode on YouTube. 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 [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: 'Why do we sometimes get zapped when we touch metal?'

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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 [email protected]

Bryce shares a Halloween-inspired Shortcut on the science of skeletons. LINKS Google Slides of Classroom Activities: ⁠Moon⁠; Star⁠; ⁠Sun⁠ Making a Dancing Skeleton activity For the full episode transcript, click here.

In this Squiz Kids Science Short: from trapped air and gassy bacteria to the reason they make different sounds (yes, even the squeaky ones), you’ll find out what’s really going on in your guts. 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 [email protected]

A quiz that's all about all things Australia! 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!

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEDT for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au⁠

Roller coasters used to be called Russian mountains… and today they’re a school holiday favourite for thrill seekers everywhere. Hang on tight — and maybe keep a bucket handy… 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

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: If a snake bites itself, will it die, or is it immune to its own venom? 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 [email protected]

A quiz that's all about the Countries of the World! 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!

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Join us in the morning during the school holidays for a brain-boosting riddle. Then, tune back in after 2:30pm AEST for the solution. Keep those cogs turning throughout the school break. For more great content, check us out at ⁠⁠⁠squizkids.com.au

Politics, prawns, and poo — oh my! 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 [email protected]

Bryce and Christie give you the buzz on the new kids' movies hitting cinemas these school holidays – from the return of everyone's favourite good Bad Guys, to a zoo overrun by zombie animals, the Gabby Cats on the big screen, and a feel-good film that's set to become an Aussie kids classic - Kangaroo. The perfect boredom buster for your school break!

We'll talk you through WHO Roald Dahl was, WHY kids and adults love his books so much, and WHAT you can do to write like him. So grab your everlasting gobstoppers and let's go! 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!⁠ Check out the ⁠Squiz Kids website ⁠for all of our other Fun, Free and Fresh offerings!

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: With trillions of planets out there, is it possible that we are alone in the universe, or are aliens out there? 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?! 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 [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Are Aliens Real?

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Your Shortcut to... The United Nations 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. For the full episode transcript, click here. 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

Your daily kids news podcast. 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

We'll take you through HOW YouTube came into being; WHO are some of the most famous YouTubers... and WHY you need to stop, think, and check when watching YouTube. 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

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Think bushfires are Australia’s deadliest disaster? Think again. Heatwaves quietly claim more lives than any other extreme weather. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we break down what a heatwave actually is, how extreme heat can overwhelm our bodies, why some communities are hit harder than others, and what we can all do to stay cool and safe. Science has never been this sizzling! 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 [email protected]

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here. Watch this week's Science Short on YouTube, where we answer the question: Why are heat waves so dangerous?