Science Week spectacular

Science Week spectacular

Author: ABC Australia August 15, 2025 Duration: 11:49
In this edition of News Time, get out your lab coats because it’s National Science Week! It's a celebration of science and technology that happens every August. We'll investigate some scientific discoveries and technical triumphs! Find out about some clever climbing contraptions saving cats, hear about a thrill-seeking teen swapping his wheelchair for a race car, and we'll put our microscopes up to some boogieing birds who love to body-roll in our Wow of the Week! Quiz Questions 1. What is the name of the organisation sharing First Nations science? 2. What was the sport Ally did before taking up racing? 3. How long can the giant cuttlefish grow? 4. Which city has built tiny staircases on the sides of its canals? 5. Why did the researchers think the cockatoos were dancing? Bonus Tricky Question What are some of the dance moves that the cockatoos displayed? Answers 1. Deadly Science 2. Snow skiing 3. The length of a cricket bat (1 metre) 4. Amsterdam 5. They were feeling good Bonus Tricky Answer Headbang, body-roll, sidestep

Every Friday brings a fresh episode of ABC KIDS News Time, where host Emily curates a selection of the week's most engaging and curious stories, all chosen with a young audience in mind. This isn't just a summary of headlines; it's a conversation crafted to spark wonder and answer questions. Emily explores a wonderfully wide range of topics, from the latest discoveries about amazing animals and phenomena in the natural world to special events and adventures into outer space. Produced by ABC Australia, the podcast creates a safe and entertaining space for children to learn about current events and the bigger world around them in a way that's made just for them. The tone is always friendly and inclusive, turning complex news into digestible and fun stories that families can enjoy together. Each episode serves as a gentle, weekly check-in on what's happening, fostering curiosity and understanding. By presenting real-world news through a child-friendly lens, this podcast helps build listening skills and knowledge in a format that feels more like a chat with a knowledgeable friend than a lesson. It’s a regular audio destination for kids who are eager to learn and for parents seeking quality, trusted content.
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