Squiz Kids

• Why do bruises change colour? Science Short

  Watch this episode on YouTube. In this Squiz Kids Science Short, Annabel and her dad Shaun ask the question: Why does our skin turn purple when we get bruised? It looks dramatic — but there’s some seriously cool science behind those changing colours. Find out how your body recycles blood, one colour at a time! 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.

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• 6-7 gets ready for Halloween, and AI Summaries under a cloud.

  Your daily kids news podcast? Heatwave sweeps the east; Kangaroos shape up for Ashes; AI Summaries under a cloud; and 6-7 gets ready for Halloween. From Sydney's scorching 39 degrees to Victoria’s wind-whipping chaos, spring in Australia is putting on a wild weather show! With bushfire warnings and outback towns hitting 46 degrees, it’s time to slap on sunscreen, hold onto your hats. In America, kids are swarming burger joints just to hear their order number called—yep, 6-7 mania has hit In-N-Out! They're filming the moment like it's the Oscars. And guess what? 6-7 Halloween costumes are trending. Thought footy season was done? Nope! The Kangaroos are roaring into England to take on the Brits, and Pacific Island powerhouses Samoa and Tonga are gearing up for a mighty match in Brisbane. Behind The News' Media Literacy Special For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Zombies march in Mexico City, and scooter bandits steal royal bling

  Your daily kids news podcast. Zombies march in Mexico City; scooter bandits steal royal bling; a rare deal between leaders; and a holiday from hospital. When Aussie PM Anthony Albanese met US President Donald Trump, they didn’t just shake hands — they made a mega-deal on rare metals for tech gadgets and confirmed a huge submarine project. Four sneaky thieves in disguises broke into the Louvre and made off with priceless royal jewels — using power tools and scooters! Thanks to one Aussie filmmaker, sick kids and adults can take a wild VR trip around the world — from hospital beds! Halloween madness is here! In Mexico, spooky zombies took over the streets, while in the U.S., giant pumpkins became racing boats. For the full episode transcript, click here.

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• Planet Warriors - Wind Power - Episode 2

  Introducing Blaze, Flo, Gust, Rocky, Scraps and Buzz - a new gang of super-connected superheroes. Together, they’re tackling climate change. This six-part podcast series introduces kids to the different types of renewable energy that will power the world they will grow up to live in. In each episode, a different energy superhero walks kids through the basic science of how each renewable works while an academic addresses the most common myths surrounding them. Each episode comes complete with ⁠a dedicated classroom worksheet⁠. It’s a series designed to pique kids’ curiosity about exciting new scientific developments - and maybe even inspire them to pursue careers shaped by them. In this Wind Energy episode, Gust — the breezy and energetic wind warrior — shows kids how air in motion is turned into clean power, blows away common wind myths, and spins up the story of how the wind helps power our planet’s future. ⁠Welcome to Planet Warriors!  ⁠ For the full episode transcript, click here.

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