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Hey wine lovers! We’re creating a new video diving into the science of wine—and we want to answer your burning questions. Whether you’ve scratched your head over Pinot, puzzled over corks, or felt totally overwhelmed picking the perfect bottle for dinner, comment below and let us know what you’re curious about. We can’t wait to explore the world of wine science with you!

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A quick quiz to celebrate our first full-length documentary, Dr Karl’s How Things Work, now live on YouTube! Find the answer by watching the video: https://youtu.be/aviWcANewBw

Why does toilet paper have patterns on it?

3 months ago | [YT] | 25

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Here are some behind the scenes photos! We’ve just shared our first full episode on YouTube with Australia’s favorite scientist, Dr Karl, in Dr Karl’s How Things Work: Toilet Paper. Get ready for a fascinating (and hilarious) deep dive into how recycled toilet paper is really made—no used TP involved!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/aviWcANewBw

Check out the video to learn about the surprising chemistry, maths, and engineering behind this everyday essential. Plus, we tackle the big question: over or under?


Give it a watch, let us know which way you hang your roll.

3 months ago | [YT] | 126

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🧠 FRIDAY BRAINTEASER 🧠

What could come next in this sequence? Canberra, Brussels, Beijing, Copenhagen, Cairo, _________

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If vampires were real, how would they process their blood meal?

Biologist Maddie Massy dives into supernatural biology for the spooky season on FrankenScience! 🧛

6 months ago | [YT] | 3

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Dr Ann Jones loves every animal equally. So we forced her to kill some... hypothetically, of course.

6 months ago | [YT] | 81

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🧠 FRIDAY BRAINTEASER 🧠

Which number comes next in this sequence? 1, 8, 11, 69, 88, 96, ___

6 months ago | [YT] | 53

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It feels like every week there's a new conspiracy theory. Why are our brains so tempted by them?

6 months ago | [YT] | 24

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🧠 FRIDAY BRAINTEASER 🧠

6 months ago | [YT] | 72

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What do cassowaries and hyenas have in common? Dr ‪@annjonesnature‬ knows.

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