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• Democracy, debate and Charlie Kirk, and Demon Hunters dominate the charts.

  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.

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• Sharks - From the Vault

  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

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• Why does chilli burn your mouth... and your bum? Science Short

  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 [email protected]

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• Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

  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??

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• Victoria makes treaty history, and the fake astronaut scam.

  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.

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