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Season 1
BTN takes a closer look at the controversial history of conscription in Australia.
Are you someone that enjoys scary movies or roller coasters? Nicholas takes a look at the science behind fear and why some people enjoy being scared.
Every year 1.8 billion Muslims around the world observe Ramadan. To find out more, we visited a family at sunset as they broke their fast.
Cale investigates the longest distance that a human being can run, without needing to stop.
Australia is the only continent on earth with more venomous than non-venomous snakes. So, how did we become the land that slithers?
What do the Mona Lisa and a banana taped to a wall have in common? They're both art! Amelia finds out how something can become a work of art, and what that word really means.
Find out what's going on in the world with these explainers designed for children, featuring stories that are relevant and easy to understand.
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Nicholas investigates what the future of North Korea may look like, if Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un was no longer in charge.
Nat helps explain what fracking is and why it's so controversial?
Nicholas takes a closer look at what happens to liquid when you release it in microgravity!
Constitutional Recognition is something a lot of Indigenous people in Australia have been campaigning for, for a long time. So, what exactly is it and why is it such a big deal?
Find out what's going on in the world with these explainers designed for children, featuring stories that are relevant and easy to understand.
Leela chats to a musician who uses the sounds made by glaciers to make music!
Find out what's going on in the world with these explainers designed for children, featuring stories that are relevant and easy to understand.
Are you someone that struggles to concentrate when you've got work to do? Check out our guide on why we procrastinate and what you can do to stop it.
On Tuesday, August 10th, all Australians will be asked to contribute to the national census. BTN's Amelia Mosely finds out more about the history of the census and why this year's is particularly significant.
Find out what's going on in the world with these explainers designed for children, featuring stories that are relevant and easy to understand.
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