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  • How do birds know which way to fly? Science Short

    How do birds know which way to fly? Science Short
    2026/06/26
    How do birds fly thousands of kilometres without getting lost? 🐦🧭 Birds make some of the most incredible journeys in the animal kingdom. They can cross oceans, deserts and entire continents, somehow arriving exactly where they need to be. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Christie investigates one of nature's greatest mysteries: how birds know which way to fly. Is it the Sun? The stars? Familiar landmarks? Or do they have a secret superpower that lets them detect Earth's invisible magnetic field? It's a fascinating story of magnets, migration and one of the biggest unsolved mysteries in animal science.
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    5 分
  • Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

    Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz
    2026/06/25
    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.
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    10 分
  • Ancient visitor from out of space, and Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight

    Ancient visitor from out of space, and Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight
    2026/06/24
    Your daily kids news podcast. Ancient visitor from out of space; Messi, Ronaldo and Socceroos in World Cup spotlight; how to help parents online; and the cow on a beach. A comet older than Earth itself is racing through our solar system after travelling for billions of years across the galaxy. The World Cup is heating up, with Lionel Messi setting a new scoring record while Australia prepares for a crucial clash against Paraguay. Matilda the Highland calf had the time of her life on her first trip to the beach. Squiz-E has uncovered AI-generated videos pretending to show TV presenter Nat Barr saying things she never said. For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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    12 分
  • T. Rex was a late bloomer, and a spider builds a catapult

    T. Rex was a late bloomer, and a spider builds a catapult
    2026/06/23
    Your daily kids news podcast. Europe swelters in a heatwave; a boy unearths Viking treasure; T. Rex was a late bloomer; and a spider builds a catapult Europe is sweltering through a powerful heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in some places. A school rock hunt turned into a real-life treasure hunt when a six-year-old in Norway discovered a 1,200-year-old Viking sword. Scientists have documented a brand-new spider that catches ants using a tiny silk catapult! Scientists now think T. rex kept growing until it was around 40 years old. That's 15 years longer than they first believed. Imagine still getting taller long after you'd finished school! 🦖 For the full episode transcript, click here. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
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    10 分
  • Nepal - Squiz the World goes to...

    Nepal - Squiz the World goes to...
    2026/06/22
    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 Nepal, a country where the world's tallest mountains rise into the clouds, colourful prayer flags dance on the breeze, and legends tell of a mysterious creature with giant footprints roaming the snowy peaks. So buckle up as we journey to the roof of the world and take a Squiz at Nepal! For the full episode transcript, click here. Links: More facts about Nepal The legend of The Yeti Momo Recipe Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina.
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    14 分
  • Socceroos last chance to advance, and Bluey makes her indigenous debut

    Socceroos last chance to advance, and Bluey makes her indigenous debut
    2026/06/21
    Your daily kids news podcast. Socceroos last chance to advance; Australia on bird flu alert; Bluey makes her indigenous debut; and London’s clever beaver solution. Australia’s World Cup hopes are hanging in the balance after a tough loss to the USA. Bird flu has been detected in Australia for the first time after being found in a seabird in Western Australia. A family of beavers has helped stop flooding near a London train station by building dams and slowing the flow of water. 🦫 Small island nation Curaçao celebrated a massive World Cup moment after earning its first-ever point with a scoreless draw. Bluey is being translated into Yolŋu Matha for NAIDOC Week, sharing the much-loved Aussie show in one of Australia's First Nations languages. For the full episode transcript, click here. Read and sign up for Christie's News for Teachers Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.
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    10 分
  • Squiz the World goes to - Canada

    Squiz the World goes to - Canada
    2026/06/20
    This weekend, our From the Vault adventure continues as we make our second stop on our journey through the three host nations of the 2026 FIFA World Cup! We explore the world's second-largest country, Canada. From towering Rocky Mountains and roaring Niagara Falls to maple syrup, polar bears, ice hockey and some of the friendliest people on Earth, we'll discover what makes Canada such an amazing place to visit. 🎧 Suitable for curious kids aged 8 to 108.
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    12 分
  • How can the same day be both the longest and the shortest day of the year? Science Short

    How can the same day be both the longest and the shortest day of the year? Science Short
    2026/06/19
    Tomorrow marks one of the most remarkable moments in Earth's journey around the Sun... the June solstice. But how can the exact same day be the longest day of the year for some people and the shortest for others? In this episode of Squiz Kids Science Shorts, we uncover the science behind the solstice, bust the myth that seasons are caused by Earth's distance from the Sun, and discover how our planet's tiny 23½-degree tilt changes everything. Researched and hosted by Christie Kijurina
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    4 分