Squiz Kids

Rockets. Rivalries. Moon landings. Mars missions.

In this episode of From the Vault, we rewind to one of the biggest science and politics stories of the last 100 years: the Space Race.

Why did countries suddenly start competing to leave Earth? How did World War II technology lead to rockets pointed at space instead of enemies? And why did the rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union turn the sky into a global battleground?

Then, we fast-forward to today’s new space race: missions to Mars, powerful new space nations, and billionaire-backed companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin competing for the future beyond Earth.

Listen carefully — there’s a Squiz at the end!

Does the Moon really have a dark side?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we bust one of space’s biggest myths and explain why the Moon always seems to show us the same face. You’ll find out what the so-called “dark side” really is, why it isn’t dark at all, and how gravity slowly put the brakes on the Moon’s spin billions of years ago.

We explore what the Moon’s far side looks like, when humans finally saw it for the first time, and why scientists think it might be one of the quietest places near Earth... perfect for listening to the universe.

And yes… for the adults listening along, there’s even a tiny nod to Pink Floyd.

Science, space, and a little lunar myth-busting - all in just a couple of minutes.

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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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Your daily kids news podcast.

Winter Olympics kick off in Italy; the groundhog sees his shadow; SuperBowl for blind people; and helping your parents fight fake news.

Get your skates and snow boots ready — the Winter Olympics are here! With 3,000 athletes from 90 countries, plus pop star Mariah Carey and two stoat mascots named Tina and Milo.

Punxsutawney Phil popped out of his burrow in Pennsylvania and saw his shadow — which apparently means six more weeks of winter. He didn’t look too thrilled about it either.

This weekend’s Super Bowl is making history — not just with touchdowns, but with tech! A clever vibrating gadget will help blind fans feel the game as it happens.

Squiz-E the trusty Newshound is back, warning us about fake Facebook news and AI-tricked photos. Don’t let your grown-ups fall for scams!

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Your daily kids news podcast.

Family saved from paddleboard peril;  a spectacular sporting sorry; floofy pups chase Best in Show; and Germany’s Spudpocalypse

When strong winds swept his family out to sea, a brave 13-year-old swam for four hours through choppy waves to get help!

After accidentally hitting a judge with his serve, Yuji Nishida launched into a torpedo-style apology slide! The dramatic bowing impressed everyone — and he still helped win the match.

It’s the world’s most paws-itively fabulous dog event — the Westminster Dog Show is turning 150! With thousands of pooches prancing for trophies, it’s tail-wagging fun.

Germany’s swimming in spuds after its biggest potato crop in 25 years! Farmers are handing out free potatoes on the streets — schools, shelters, even zoos are digging in.

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