Squiz Kids

Sharks have been making plenty of headlines lately, but how much do we really know about these ancient ocean creatures?

They live in every ocean, have been cruising the seas since before the dinosaurs and come in more than 600 different species. So why are so many people terrified of them, and why are almost half of all shark species now endangered?

We’re diving into the Squiz Kids Vault to revisit our Shortcut to Sharks. Shark expert and keen surfer Dr Adrian Gutteridge explains how he turned his childhood fear of sharks into a fascination, introduces us to
some of the weirdest sharks in the sea and reveals what humans can learn from their incredible bodies.

Listen carefully—there’s a S’Quiz at the end!

Dancing dog… football goal… slime video… celebrity prank… and, wait… where did the last 45 minutes go?

In this Squiz Kids Science Short, we investigate what endless scrolling might be doing to our brains. We discover how working memory acts like a little mental whiteboard, unpack new research into heavy short-video use, and find out why exercise could help give our brainpower a boost.

Don’t worry… your brain isn’t really turning to mush… but it might be time to give your thumb a rest!

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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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Jaw-dropping video from Mars; Amazon has a breather; Commonwealth Games kick off; and why chimps love a cuddle.

After three years in space, the Psyche spacecraft has zoomed past Mars, sending home spectacular close-up views before using the planet's gravity to slingshot itself towards a giant asteroid.

The Amazon rainforest has had far fewer wildfires this past year—a huge win for wildlife and for the planet.

Scientists have discovered wild chimpanzees cuddle before stressful moments.

The Commonwealth Games kick off in Scotland tomorrow, with more than 3,000 athletes chasing medals.

Squiz-E has sniffed out another online fake... false posts claiming Aussie swimming star Kyle Chalmers has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games. It's another reminder to STOP, THINK and CHECK before you share.

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Your daily kids news podcast.

New UK PM kisses hands with King Charles; speed cubing comp in The Netherlands; board games for the ancient afterlife; and a rhino poo glitter bomb.

Britain has a brand-new prime minister!

Spain's World Cup champions returned home to a hero's welcome.

Speedcubers from around the world gathered in the Netherlands to solve Rubik's Cubes at lightning speed.

Archaeologists have discovered a mysterious 2,000-year-old board game buried inside ancient Chinese tombs.

Rhino keepers have found a glittering way to help save the species.

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