Squiz Kids

Your daily kids news podcast.

Mission to solve Amelia Earhart mystery; Panama rocked by earthquake; Brodie’s king of the mountain; and the world’s oldest tortoise.

Almost 90 years after Amelia Earhart vanished while flying around the world, researchers are heading to a remote Pacific island chasing an extraordinary clue.

Amelia Earhart's Final Journey - Map

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake has rocked Panama, shaking buildings and sending frightened residents into the streets.

Brodie Kostecki pulled off a spectacular comeback to win his second Bathurst 1000 after his rival ran out of fuel. Meanwhile, across the ditch, the Wallabies’ winning streak hit a rather large All Blacks-shaped wall.

And, we meet Jonathan, the 194-year-old giant tortoise who has been alive since 1832! Scientists are studying the world’s oldest known land animal for clues to a long life.

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Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett.

What do the Spice Girls, superheroes and household chores have in common? They’re all part of the story of Girl Power!

To mark the United Nations’ International Day of the Girl on 11 October, we’re digging into the Squiz Kids Vault for a Shortcut about girls’ rights, big dreams and equal opportunities.

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

Note - This episode comes from the Squiz Kids Vault. Some statistics and examples reflect the time of the original recording.

Got a question for author Aaron Blabey? Send it in to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and we'll pick the best ones to ask him when he takes the Q&A Hot Seat. What are you waiting for???

How do our senses work?

An orange in your lunch box, a barking dog and an annoying wrinkle in your sock… how does your brain make sense of them all?

This week on Squiz Kids Science Shorts, Christie investigates an excellent question from Miranda from Griffith: How do our senses work?

Discover how eyes detect light, ears turn vibrations into messages, and noses and tongues team up to deliver delicious flavours. Plus, meet the extra sense that helps you find your nose with your eyes shut, explore some remarkable animal senses, and find out why your experience of “right now” is already a tiny bit in the past!

Got a science question that’s tickling your brain? Send it to squizkids@squiz.com.au so Christie can investigate!

Got a question for author Aaron Blabey?

Send it in to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and we'll pick the best ones to ask Aaron as he takes the Q&A Hot Seat

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.

Got a question for author Aaron Blabey? Send it in to squizkids@thesquiz.com.au and we'll pick the best ones to ask him in the Q+A Hot seat.

Your daily kids news podcast.

Bravery medal for WA teen; France’s school kids take to the streets; Fake health advice online; and the alligator who thinks he’s Elvis.

Austin Applebee was just 13 when he raised the alarm that saved his stranded family. Now he and his mum have received bravery awards.

Hundreds of French schools have closed as students join protests over education funding.

A sunbaking bird, an ambushing squirrel and an alligator apparently channelling Elvis. Welcome to the Comedy Wildlife Awards.

AI-generated “doctors” are appearing online promoting bogus health treatments and trying to grab people’s money and credit-card details.

For the full episode transcript, click here.

Researched and hosted by Bryce Corbett