Science & Technology

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Bold science prediction goes bust

A scientist once convinced the world it would be “squeezed to death” by 2026. The doomsday date has passed marking another scientific misfire, here’s why he was wrong

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Little kids think sharks are ‘cute’

Most kids are fascinated by sharks, but a new study has found that their early interest turns into fear by around the time they turn four. Here’s why you may have become afraid of these fish

Science and Technology

National phone ban for schools?

The impact of social media and smartphones on young users has child development experts calling for a unified approach and a total school ban on smartphones in all Australian classrooms

VIDEOScience and Technology

Passenger takes world-first flying car flight

The AirCar is able to transform from a sports car into a plane within minutes, and now it has recorded a world first by taking off into the sky with its first passenger on board. See the pictures

VIDEOSpace

First ‘Aussie’ astronaut reaches for the stars

A mum has written herself into the history books by becoming the first person under the Australian flag to graduate from astronaut training. Her next goal? To be the first Aussie female in space

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Space

Will Earth survive sun burning out?

The discovery of a white dwarf with planetary debris has provided scientists with interesting theories around Earth’s distant future when our sun runs out of fuel in about five billion years

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COP31: 12 days of talks explained

Nearly 200 countries will spend the next 12 days discussing global progress on climate change at this year’s COP31 meeting. Here’s why they matter and everything else you need to know

VIDEOSpace

How astronauts prepare for Mars

Four NASA crew members have emerged after their lengthy Mars simulation with the mission commander declaring that putting humans on Mars is not only achievable but ‘inevitable’

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Handwriting is back for the future

Australian students will sharpen pencils and minds as education experts welcome the government’s decision to bring back handwritten NAPLAN tests and combine education authorities

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Tornadoes to hit the East Coast

You may be surprised to learn that Australia annually experiences tornadoes powerful enough to lift cars and cattle into the air – here’s what you need to know about these towering twisters

Space

Martian meteorite oldest on Earth?

A Saharan meteorite is potentially Earth’s oldest known rock from Mars, with NASA scientists revealing that its chemistry provides clues there was liquid water on the planet 4.1 billion years ago

VIDEOEnvironment

Man strikes gold in the outback

An Australian fossicker was digging up bullet shells and outback trash when a faint metal detector signal led to a life-changing discovery – but will his $200K find spark another gold rush?

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Get our free Digital Literacy kit

Important, positive changes are coming to screen use in Australian classrooms. But in today’s world, foundation literacy simply must include global media and information literacy. The Kids News Digital Literacy education kit for students in Years 3 and above is free because we’re for Australian kids.

Technology

Are you ready for a smartphone?

When it comes to digital readiness, age isn’t the only thing that matters. Most Aussie tweens lack some important skills needed for safely using a smartphone – here’s why you may not be ready yet

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Why dub a glacier ‘Doomsday’?

The Antarctic glacier twice the size of Tasmania could reshape the world’s coastlines. What do we know about the ‘Doomsday Glacier’ and how did it get its name?

VIDEOScience and Technology

Musk’s kids pledge after flying car

The world’s richest man Elon Musk has made another surprising announcement just days after unveiling his amazing flying car – and this one could see 72 million kids share in the wealth of AI

VIDEOAnimals

Mini dogs live longer – here’s why

How can a mini doggo live up to 14 years, when a big one only lives up to 10 years? Scientists finally solve the mystery and they say, it is all down to the DNA

Explainers

Could my fridge really get hacked?

Hundreds of supermarkets recently had their fridges hacked, leading to thousands of products spoiling, but could this happen at home? Experts say many of our everyday devices are at risk

Environment

Tiny Fijian bee faces extinction

A very wee bee the size of a grain of rice was discovered just two years ago in the trees of the island nation. But researchers believe that 99 per cent have already vanished – what is happening?

VIDEOSport

Kids’ big day out at Bathurst 1000

Two lucky lads in lanyards soaked up the motorsports scene, saw plenty of action on track and enjoyed all the fun things for young fans to see and do when Supercars burned into Mount Panorama