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Interview with the creators of Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles
This book is published by Allen & Unwin. In April, Double Helix reader, Owen Bardell, got the chance to write a review for a new book called, Caution! This Book Contains Deadly Reptiles by Corey...
View ArticleBrainteaser: What’s the time?
Difficulty: Extreme! In two hours from now, it will be half as many hours until noon as it would be if it was just one hour from now. What’s the time right now? Need a hint? Try ‘waiting’ an hour and...
View ArticleQuiz: Mercury and back
This wide-ranging quiz takes you to Mercury and back while exploring both toxins and chocolate. Can you get a 5 out of 5? That would be sweet! QUIZ START The post Quiz: Mercury and back appeared first...
View ArticleRadioactive what? – A quick quiz
We’re back with another grab bag of science-y questions. From dinosaurs to bananas, getting a 5 out of 5 would sure be a-peel-ing! QUIZ START The post Radioactive what? – A quick quiz appeared first...
View ArticleBrainteaser: Mixed measurements
Difficulty: Tricky A recipe for making ice cream requires 1 litre of milk. Unfortunately, you only have an empty 5-litre bucket and an empty 3-litre bottle. How will you measure just 1 litre of milk...
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Clothing might have helped Ice Age humans survive a blast of radiation
The Earth’s magnetic field protects us from harmful high-speed particles from the Sun. Credit: Getty Images/MARK GARLICK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY A blip in Earth’s magnetism tens of thousands of years...
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Make a bubble spring
Put surface tension to the test in this surprising experiment. You will need Baking dish Detergent Glycerine or glycerol Tablespoon Water 30-centimetre-long piece of craft wire Paper straw Safety Ask...
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The Hidden Life Of Trees. A Graphic Novel By Peter Wohlleben – review by Libby
Double Helix review team member, Libby The Hidden Life of Trees: A Graphic Adaptation. This is a very unique book because, it is both an autobiography and an information report. The information is...
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50 Ways to Die in Space by Eileen O’Hely – book review by Clara
Double Helix review team member, Clara I think space is cool, but after reading this book I think I’ll die if I go into space!! My favourite part was when the guy in the top hat screams, “you would...
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Kids TV series Space Nova – review by Evan
Double Helix review team member, Evan I really loved watching Space Nova because it mixes exciting space adventures with cool science ideas. The story follows the Nova family as they travel through...
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