Why do we need sunscreen and how does it work?

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What is snot and why do we have it?

It's time to get nosy as we answer: What is snot? What are boogers? How is snot made and why do we have it? Nij and the kids join Associate Professor Kim Murphy on a slimy slip and slide through some giant nostrils. 

Why is there dew on everything in the morning?

The grass is wet, but there’s been no rain, and the skies are clear... What explains the dampness covering everything on a cool morning? It's called dew! 

Meteorologist and ABC weather presenter Nate Byrne joins Nij and the kids to explain what exactly dew is, and where ...

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