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S6 Ep 1388Geoengineering: Can science help cool the planet back down? Science Short

Watch this episode on YouTube. Can humans use science to help cool the planet? 🌏 In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie explains geoengineering — the big idea of using technology to change Earth’s climate on purpose. 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]

Nov 14, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1387Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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.

Nov 13, 20257 min

S6 Ep 1386Tree-climbing crocodiles, and America’s real-life mer-people.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Nov 12, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1385Astronauts stuck in space, and falcon watch grips Melbourne.

Your Daily Kids News Podcast. 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.

Nov 11, 20258 min

S6 Ep 1384Planet Warriors - Bioenergy - Episode 5

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 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.

Nov 10, 202511 min

S6 Ep 1383The world stops for Remembrance Day, and Mouse the lion dog.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Nov 9, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1382Clever Critters - From the Vault

With FrogID Week hopping into gear, Christie dusts off a fun and fascinating Shortcut on Clever Critters. Rats that save lives... Frogs that pretend to be insects ...and plants that can count? What more do you need on a Sunday? 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

Nov 8, 202511 min

S6 Ep 13813I/ATLAS: Is there an alien spacecraft heading towards us? Science Short

Watch this episode on YouTube 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 [email protected]

Nov 7, 20253 min

S6 Ep 1380Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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.

Nov 6, 20259 min

S6 Ep 1379New home for huge croc, and Mexico’s liver munching orcas

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Nov 5, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1378Half Yours makes history, and a lost cow comes home.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Nov 4, 20259 min

S6 Ep 1377Planet Warriors - Geothermal Power - Episode 4

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 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.

Nov 3, 202513 min

S6 Ep 1376King Tut’s golden comeback, and mice in space .

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Nov 2, 20259 min

S6 Ep 1375Cyclones, Hurricanes and Typhoons - From the Vault

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?

Nov 1, 202512 min

S6 Ep 1374What is hibernation and will humans ever be able to do it? Science Short

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]

Oct 31, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1373Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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.

Oct 30, 20258 min

S6 Ep 1372Squiz-E and the Haunted Headphones - A Spooky Halloween Tale

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

Oct 30, 20256 min

S6 Ep 1371Storm of the century smashes Caribbean, and Duke crowned top dog.

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.

Oct 29, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1370French jewel thieves busted, and a huge hurricane hits Jamaica.

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.

Oct 28, 20259 min

S6 Ep 1369Planet Warriors - Tidal / Hydro Power - Episode 3

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.

Oct 27, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1368Switzerland’s rescue robots, and Halloween goes green.

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.

Oct 26, 202511 min

S6 Ep 1367Halloween - From the Vault

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!

Oct 25, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1363Why do bruises change colour? Science Short

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]

Oct 24, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1365Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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.

Oct 23, 20258 min

S6 Ep 13646-7 gets ready for Halloween, and AI Summaries under a cloud.

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.

Oct 22, 20259 min

S6 Ep 1363Zombies march in Mexico City, and scooter bandits steal royal bling

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.

Oct 21, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1362Planet Warriors - Wind Power - Episode 2

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.

Oct 20, 202512 min

S6 Ep 1361Diwali celebrations light up, and a K-Pop Demon sing-along.

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.

Oct 19, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1360The Australian Gold Rush - From the Vault

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.

Oct 18, 202511 min

S6 Ep 1359Why do we sometimes get zapped by metal? Science Short

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]

Oct 17, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1358Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

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?'

Oct 16, 20258 min

S6 Ep 1357Roblox warning for Aussie kids, and Australia votes for its favourite bird.

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.

Oct 15, 202511 min

S6 Ep 1356Tears and cheers in Israel and Gaza; and Royal Conkers to the rescue.

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.

Oct 14, 202512 min

S6 Ep 1355Planet Warriors - Solar Power - Episode 1

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.

Oct 13, 202510 min

S6 Ep 1354Good news for Gaza, and Tay Tay’s record breaks a record.

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]

Oct 12, 202513 min

S6 Ep 1353Science of Skeletons - From the Vault

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.

Oct 11, 202511 min

S6 Ep 1352Why do we fart? Science Short

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]

Oct 10, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1351Australiana - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz

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!

Oct 9, 202510 min

Holiday Brainteaser #37 - Solution

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

Oct 9, 20251 min

Holiday Brainteaser #37

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

Oct 8, 20253 min

Holiday Brainteaser #36 - Solution

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

Oct 8, 20251 min

Holiday Brainteaser #36

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

Oct 7, 20252 min

Holiday Brainteaser #35 - Solution

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

Oct 7, 20252 min

Holiday Brainteaser #35

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

Oct 6, 20252 min

Holiday Brainteaser #34 - Solution

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

Oct 6, 20251 min

Holiday Brainteaser #34

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

Oct 5, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1350Roller Coasters - From the Vault

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

Oct 4, 202512 min

S6 Ep 1349Can a snake bite itself to death? Science Short

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]

Oct 3, 20252 min

S6 Ep 1348Countries of the World - Bumper Holiday S'Quiz

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!

Oct 2, 20258 min

Holiday Brainteaser #33 - Solution

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

Oct 2, 20251 min