Squiz Kids

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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Mary the Tassie Devil comes home; Marones level-up Origin; Socceroos next big test; and Merlin the duck wins the World Cup.

After two weeks on the run, Mary the Tasmanian Devil has finally been found!

A pet duck named Merlin has become an unlikely World Cup celebrity after photos of him wearing a tiny Mexican football jersey went viral.

Queensland turned the tables in a huge second-half comeback to defeat NSW 44–24, setting up a winner-takes-all State of Origin decider.

Squiz-E is warning that AI can create convincing fake videos of famous people saying things they never said.

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⁠All about Solstice⁠

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

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A hopeful step towards peace; El Niño’s on the way; 500-year-old potatoes unearthed; and the White House hosts a cage fight.

After more than 100 days of fighting, Iran and the United States appear to be moving closer to a peace agreement.

Scientists are watching a giant patch of warm ocean water as El Niño begins to develop. The natural climate pattern could bring hotter, drier weather to Australia.

Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered freeze-dried potatoes that are around 500 years old.

The White House swapped speeches for sport this week, hosting a mixed martial arts event on its famous lawn.

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The story of Andrew Jackson and the giant cheese.

Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina

Each fortnight, we give the world globe a spin and see where we land. Then we take the kids of Australia on an audio excursion to visit that country and its people.

Join your captain, Christie Kijurina, on an audio adventure. Today, we're flying to the Philippines, an island nation made up of more than 7,000 tropical islands where powerful volcanoes, earthquakes and typhoons help shape everyday life. From colourful jeepneys and bustling basketball courts to giant whale sharks, tiny mouse-deer, karaoke parties and delicious purple ube ice cream, there's always something surprising waiting around the next corner.

So, buckle up and get ready to explore the Philippines.

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Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.

Adobo recipe

Ube recipes

The Jeepney

The Philippine mouse-deer

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Super Socceroos World Cup win, Knicks win NBA championship, deep-sea whale graveyard, and the kid playing cricket for his country.

Australia kicked off its World Cup campaign with a brilliant 2-0 win over Turkey.

After more than five decades of waiting, the New York Knicks are NBA champions again!

Scientists have uncovered a huge underwater whale graveyard deep beneath the Indian Ocean.

Fifteen-year-old cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is on the verge of making history for India.

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Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett

Pack your bags and grab your passport because this week’s From The Vault takes us south of the border to Mexico!

As football fans around the world turn their attention to the FIFA World Cup, we’re revisiting one of our favourite Squiz The World adventures and exploring the first of this year’s three host nations.

Discover why Mexico City is slowly sinking into the ground, learn about the ancient civilisations that shaped the country long before European explorers arrived, and uncover the surprising story of the world's largest pyramid, hidden beneath what looks like an ordinary hill.

Along the way, we’ll learn a little Spanish, visit the world’s biggest university, explore spectacular underground sinkholes called cenotes, and find out why so many of the foods we love today, including chocolate, tomatoes and vanilla, can trace their roots back to Mexico.

🎧 Suitable for curious kids aged 8 to 108.

Inside the Pyramid of Cholula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCD__zVfChE

Mole poblano recipe: https://www.mexicoinmykitchen.com/wprm_print/2190

🔥 Why Are Some Flames Blue? 🔥

Most of us think of fire as yellow, orange or red. But what about the blue flame on a gas stove? Or the green, purple and red colours in fireworks?

In this week's Squiz Kids Science Short, we discover what a flame actually is, why different flame colours can reveal different temperatures, and how scientists use colours to identify the chemicals that are burning. From campfires to candles, gas stoves to fireworks, it turns out fire is full of colourful clues.

Grab your safety goggles and join us as we uncover the colourful science hidden inside flames.

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.

This week, we're bringing you a very special Squiz Kids Spotlight. Bryce chats with the stars of the upcoming 7 AFL Kids Call, where kids take over the commentary box for Sunday's AFL clash between St Kilda and the GWS Giants on 7plus.

Meet Alex, the play-by-play commentator who's already handed a premiership medal to an AFL star and is chasing his dream of becoming a professional sports caller. Hear from Indie, who'll be reporting from the boundary line right in the thick of the action. And meet Ned, whose dad just happens to be St Kilda assistant coach Brendan Bolton, giving him a unique insider's perspective on the game.

Joining them is Channel 7 sports presenter Theo Doropoulos, who explains what it's like calling AFL at the highest level.

It's a fun behind-the-scenes look at footy, broadcasting, and the next generation of sports commentators before they take centre stage this Sunday.

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The Philippines shaken by a mega quake; NASA launches space underwear; Commonwealth Games qualifiers; and some mozzie misinformation

NASA’s future Moon astronauts will wear high-tech cooling underwear, helped along by Prada.

A powerful earthquake has hit the Philippines, damaging buildings and injuring many people. Rescuers are searching for survivors, and people around the world are sending thoughts and support.

Australia’s Commonwealth Games team is taking shape, with swimmers and athletes racing for spots in Glasgow.

Scary posts about special mosquitoes are buzzing online, but Squiz-E says slow down! The real science is much less dramatic than the rumours.

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Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina