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 squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

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 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 squizkids@thesquiz.com.au

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?

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

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

This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Outlaws and Rebels. The podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. 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… For the full episode transcript, click here.

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

They live in every ocean, they've been around since before the dinosaurs, and they've got a reputation that makes lots of people shiver. This is your Squiz Kids Shortcut to Sharks—the podcast where we dive into the who, what, when, where, why, and how of big news stories. 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

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: Ever eaten a chilli and felt your tongue on fire? Ouch! But why does it also sting at the other end — the dreaded “Ring of Fire”? 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! ⁠⁠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

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 Chillies Burn your Mouth... and your Bum??

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.

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 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 ItalyColosseum facts for kidsThe inventions of Leonardo Da VinciThe Sistine ChapelThe Crazy Engineering of VenicePasta Shapes Dictionary

Your daily kids news podcast. 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.  

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts: A girl climbs a crane while asleep. A boy boards a train in his pyjamas and travels 100 miles. Yep, it’s all true! But why do people sleepwalk? In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we unpack the science behind sleepwalking. ⁠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