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One glance at this magazine and you won’t believe your eyes! This issue is packed with tricks, illusions and brain-bending questions. Illusions aren’t just for humans – we look at natural illusions designed for animals. And we get philosophical …

Venture beyond the enchanted forest and learn how trees and fungi are connected. Then, find out about the surprising senses that allow plants to move, talk and even remember. And you can learn about an Aussie bush seed that’s super nutritious. If …

This issue, we’ve got a tasty treat for you! We’re focusing on the future of food, which might involve eating insects, interesting additives or robot farming. You can also make your own delicious yoghurt and create a sugar rainbow in a glass. Plus, …

This issue, we’re building big! Find out how to make a solar motor that doesn’t use electricity, and for a tasty treat, experiment with gingerbread construction. Humans aren’t the only builders on our planet. Check out some amazing …

This issue we’re taking a deep dive into some reef encounters! Join us as we explore the Great Barrier Reef. Then visit the whale sharks at Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef. And for something completely different, learn about the galaxy-shaking …

This issue, we’re exploring engineering! Come with us as we meet engineers making bridges from spaghetti, and creating toys that change into robots. Still not sure what engineers do? We’ve got a great explainer for you! And for something …

Did you spot the fake on the cover? Be careful when reading this issue – not all the fakes will be so obvious! See if you can beat the curious camouflage of sneaky spiders, or animals playing possum. What’s not fake are helicopters in space …

It’s not just humans who use the internet – new smart devices are being connected every day. Check out our intro to the internet of things. Then, ponder if computers and artificial intelligence can be good or evil. And meet some Australian …

It’s a strange grid of squares, filled with arcane codes. And yet, it’s the single greatest tool in chemistry – the periodic table! Spend a while in Dmitri Mendeleev’s shoes and crack the periodic puzzle. Then join us on a whirlwind tour …

Get energised with our energy issue! We’re looking at the future of energy, where microbes turn waste into electricity and solar energy can be stored past nightfall. If you’re looking for more of a bang, you can read about the engineering …

Time for an animal rescue! Come with us as we go to a baby bat hospital, and meet the team that’s bringing the eastern quoll back to the Australian mainland. For another take on animal preservation, we visit Australia’s frozen zoo. And for …

Grab your chronometer – this issue, we’re tripping through time! Check out our top tips to travel through time. Or read about the clock in your head, and learn what makes time fly or slow to a crawl. Then, look to the future and discover …

This issue, we’re discovering some incredible insects! Join us as we search for Christmas beetles and discover what it takes to name a species. If you’re looking for something more futuristic, why not learn about robot bees, or the Aussie …

Want a magazine with bite? This issue, we’re looking at venom! Meet the experts who milk snakes to make antivenom, or check out the lumpy stonefish and learn how it could help us fight worm infestations. We meet Australia’s cutest venomous …

This issue, we’re rethinking plastics! Join us as we explore the circular economy and explore technologies that turn plastic back into chemicals, enabling infinite recycling. Plus, we meet some amazing eco-hero critters that can eat plastic! If …

There’s nothing quite like having your very own pet! In this issue we explore the deep bond between humans and animals. Robotic pets are becoming more realistic, and we explore some of the newest models. On a serious note, find out about …

It’s time to explore our quantum future! Quantum physics is very strange, but a famous cat can help explain it all. Meanwhile, quantum computers will be immensely powerful – but how do they work, and will they ever power our laptops? And …

Who drew this cover? No one! It was generated by an artificial intelligence (AI). This issue, we look into AI art, and many other uses for AI technologies. Check out how AI is saving Australian reptiles from being smuggled, and find out …

This issue, we’re celebrating the International Year of Glass! We’ve got plenty of breakthroughs in glass recycling and ‘unbreakable’ glass to report on. And innovation is important – Earth may be running out of sand. If that makes you want …

Are you ready to travel through time? Explore ancient oceans in an underwater Jurassic Park. Or learn the secrets of the oldest living things as we investigate how to live forever. And we uncover some ancient fossils lurking inside your …