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New Zealand is actually the above-sea-level portion of a mostly submerged microcontinent called Zealandia. Roughly 6% is above water and the entire thing is about half the size of Australia!

Water can be a gas, a liquid, and a solid all at the same time! A triple point may sound like something that happens at a sporting event, but it’s actually a scientific phenomenon. It’s the point at which a substance, like water, occurs in all its phases. It only happens under very specific conditions. Do you think it can occur in nature or only in the lab? Let us know in the comments!

Scientists have fairly recently discovered evidence that suggests that our lungs are not just used for breathing! It seems that they may actually produce platelets and other factors responsible for blood clotting, which stops bleeding!

A moment in remembrance and thanks for those who sacrificed so much.

For #STEMDay we want to hear about a scientist in your life, famous or not so famous, that has inspired you or your child! Get creative with your hashtags.

Did you know that your regular, everyday tonic water glows in the dark under a black light? It’s true! This is because it contains a fluorescent compound called quinine, which comes from the bark of the Cinchona tree and gives the beverage its signature bitter flavour. Fun fact: It’s also used to treat malaria!

Starfish are amazing creatures! They don’t have brains or blood, they are able to regrow lost limbs, and they can digest food outside their bodies. Say what!

Your goldfish might look pretty common swimming around in its bowl, but it has a super power that no other animal possesses! To date, goldfish are the only animals that can see both infrared and ultraviolet light! This means that, in some respects, they have better vision than humans!

If you’re looking for more at-home experiments, we’ve got some for you! We post new content every month! https://www.madscience.org/kidsclub-content-public.aspx

Now that Halloween is over, we’re sure you have some carved jack-o-lanterns that need a new purpose. This is a great way to turn them into a science experiment! #NationalVinegarDay

Happy Halloween to all the little ghouls and goblins out there! We hope that your day is still special even if the holiday looks a little different this year!

Not only are bats the only mammals that can fly, but some species can reach speeds of up to 100mph (160km/h), which also makes them the fastest mammals on the planet.

Never be afraid to ask questions!

Did you know that pumpkins are one of those culinary vegetables that are actually scientifically a fruit? They are classified as a fruit because they contain seeds.

Kids learn all about the center of gravity and balance in our Balancing Act experiment!

Did you know that Mars has the largest volcano of any planet in the entire solar system? It’s true! The mountain is called Olympus Mons and it stands 25km tall and is over 600km in diameter.