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It’s been a massive week for the Matildas — with Sam Kerr making her long-awaited return to Aussie soil in Adelaide for the first time in 763 days, and back-to-back wins over New Zealand. Plus, with just 86 days until Australia kicks off its AFC Women’s Asian Cup campaign in Perth, there’s no better time to look back at how women’s football began, how far it’s come, and why it matters so much today.

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

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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 [email protected]!

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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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!

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LEGO Build to Give

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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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This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to The Moon. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories.

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.

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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.

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He brought us barbaloots, wockets and the zizzer-zazzer-zuzz... His middle name is actually pronounced "Zoice"... and he makes millions of dollars every year, even though he died in 1991. We'll take you through WHO Dr Seuss was; WHAT makes his books so fantastic; and WHY his foundation decided last year to stop printing six of his books.

LINKS

Springfield matching activity

Official Dr Seuss videos

Official Dr Seuss games

Allergies are super common — but what’s actually going on inside the body when someone reacts to peanuts, pollen or pets? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we crack the case of allergies and anaphylaxis, explore the difference between an intolerance and an allergy, and explain antihistamines and EpiPens in calm, kid-friendly language. A must-listen for anyone who lives with allergies… or wants to help keep their friends safe.

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.