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Valentine's Day - From the Vault

With Valentine’s Day here, and millions of dollars being spent on roses, chocolates and cards, we’re unlocking the surprisingly wild story behind February 14. Long before heart-shaped boxes and candlelit dinners, this day had its roots in an ancient Roman festival called Lupercalia — and yes, it involved goats. In this episode of From the Vault, we explore when Valentine’s Day began, how it’s celebrated around the world, and some of the biggest and most surprising romantic gestures ever recorded.

Can humans be part robot? Science Short

This week’s Squiz Kids Science Short, we explore how robotic arms really work — from the tiny electrical signals your muscles send, to the clever sensors that help artificial limbs move. And we uncover something surprising: movement is only half the story. To truly work, a robotic limb needs to feel. So how do scientists restore touch and that hidden superpower called proprioception — your body’s sense of where it is in space? It’s a fascinating look at biology, engineering and the question at the heart of it all: If technology works alongside your body… does that make you less human — or simply show how adaptable humans have always been? Listen now to find out.

Kids vs Adults Weekly News S'Quiz

A fun kids vs adults news quiz to test who’s been paying the most attention to the week in news. For the full episode transcript, click here.

A shark in the Antarctic, and when politics gets sloppy.

Your daily kids news podcast. A shark in the Antarctic; kites dance in Pakistan’s skies; AI unlocks a Roman boardgame; and when politics gets sloppy. Scientists caught a sneaky shark on camera near Antarctica — the first time ever! After nearly two decades, Lahore’s skies were filled with colourful kites once more! The Basant festival made a joyful comeback with strict safety rules. A carved rock from Roman times puzzled archaeologists — until AI stepped in! It might be an ancient game board, showing Romans were serious about their playtime. AI is being used to create wild, fake political images online — some funny, some shocking, and some downright offensive. Our trusty hound Squiz-E found out it’s called “slopaganda” — and it’s causing quite the internet stink! For the full episode transcript, click here.

Call out for space cadets, and K-Pop Demon Hunters' new music.

Your daily kids news podcast. Call out for space cadets; Roblox in trouble again; Snow leopard patrol in the Himalayas; and K-pop Demon Hunters' new music. Australia’s Defence Force wants real-life space cadets! With Space Command growing, it’s time to reach for the stars—literally. Way up in India’s icy mountains, a team of mighty women is saving snow leopards—with cameras, courage, and cold toes. Forget touchdowns, we want tail wags! While football fans cheered, over 150 adoptable pups ran, barked, and tumbled through the cutest game of the year... Puppy Bowl! K-pop Demon Hunters fans, rejoice—a sequel is on the way. Get ready to dance! For the full episode transcript, click here.