Fun Kids Science Weekly

This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 🐱 Toby wants to know: Do cats have the same bones as humans?⚡ Max is wondering: How do lightning and thunder form?😴 Leo asks: Why do we rub our eyes when we’re tired?🤓 Beth wants to know: Why do glasses make funny noises?🧭 Octavia is curious: How does a compass work?🧂 Andrew asks: Why does salt kill slugs? And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. This time the class learn about dark matter in space!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another big and brilliant dive into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re exploring the incredible science of the human heart, uncovering how it pumps, why it’s so powerful, and the secrets hidden in every beat. In Science in the News, one of the UK’s most critically endangered mammals might be making a comeback, Jeff Bezos’ space mission has taken a major step forward, and Abi Crane from the University of Southampton joins Dan to reveal details of a newly discovered T. rex species. Then it’s time for your questions. Mathew wants to know how allergies work, and James Clark from King’s College London explains exactly why we have a heart. Dangerous Dan returns with a tiny but terrifying creature, the blue ant, one of the most dangerous insects on Earth. And in Battle of the Sciences, TED Talk speaker Chip Colwell steps up to argue why museology, the science of museums, deserves the crown. Plus, Professor Hallux is on a mission to build a better heart, but can he improve on one of nature’s most impressive machines? This week, we learn about:– How the human heart works– Why allergies happen– A brand new species of T. rex– The mysterious and deadly blue ant– How museums help us understand history and science All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… 🤤 Beau wants to know why your tummy rumbles.❤️ Mia is wondering how your heart pumps blood around your body.🌟 Mustafa asks: what’s the biggest Sun we know of?🚀 Lily is curious about why rockets break apart when they escape the Earth's atmosphere! Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class, in this episode the gang find out what sort of jobs you can get in space if you love science!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the wonders of science on this week’s Science Weekly! This episode plunges us deep beneath the waves as we uncover how dolphins and other ocean animals manage to hold their breath for astonishing lengths of time. Then, we shift from sea to psychology as Battle of the Sciences takes us inside the human mind to explore how thoughts, feelings, and behaviours can shape our physical health. In Science in the News, Australian tropical rainforests have shocked scientists by releasing more carbon than they absorb. We’re also heading to Wales, where plans for a ground-breaking nuclear power station are underway. And Barny Reed from the RSPCA joins Dan to explain how the UK is moving toward more humane animal testing. Then it’s over to your questions! Misha wants to know how braces work, and Alison Wood from Whale and Dolphin Conservation reveals how dolphins hold their breath for so long. Dangerous Dan returns with the grolar bear, a rare hybrid of a grizzly and a polar bear. And in Battle of the Sciences, Mark McDermott champions health psychology, showing how the way we think and feel can affect our bodies. Plus, Marina Ventura dives back in with another Ocean Adventure, exploring how oceans help humans survive and thrive. This week, we learn about:– How dolphins stay underwater for so long– Why some rainforests are releasing carbon– How braces straighten teeth– What makes the grolar bear so unusual– How psychology affects your health All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… 🥶 Remi wants to know why we shiver when we’re cold.😮‍💨 Beth is wondering why we wheeze.🌳 Luke is curious about how deep tree roots go.🌱 Dusty wants to know how a seed grows into a tree.☁️ And Charlotte’s asking how clouds stay in the sky. Plus, we're going back in time to explore the Jurassic Period! With the supercontinent Pangaea continuing to separate, more and more big watery lagoons were forming, and along with the new oceans, were teeming with life – from the tiny to the monstrous!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly — where we answer your biggest questions, explore the latest discoveries, and travel to the farthest corners of the universe! This week, we’re looking up at the sky to discover why it’s blue, uncovering a brand-new glowing shark in the deep ocean, and joining a mission to find a planet just like Earth! In Science in the News, Prince William reveals the five winners of the Earthshot Prize — celebrating the world’s best ideas for protecting our planet. Then, scientists uncover evidence that the first humans may have been inventors, and Dr. Will White from CSIRO introduces us to a dazzling new deep-sea species — a glowing shark that lights up the darkness! We’ll also be tackling your questions: Marcus wants to know why the sky is blue, and meteorologist Kirsty McCabe has the brilliant explanation. Plus, Dangerous Dan introduces us to one electrifying creature — the Electric Ray ⚡ And in Battle of the Sciences, astronomer Annelies Mortier takes us on a journey through space in the hunt for another world that could be just like ours. What do we learn about?· Why the sky is blue· The new glowing shark discovered in the deep sea· The earliest human inventors· The Electric Ray· And in Battle of the Sciences... the search for another Earth! All on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… 💧 Jonah wants to know why we sweat.🤧 Raphael is wondering why we close our eyes when we sneeze.🐸 Robbie is curious about why frogs croak.🌕 Arla wonders why the Moon is called the Moon.⛽ And Rhian wants to find out how fuel moves cars. Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class as they learn all about all about lighting storms! Did you know that Jupiter gets huge storms and GIANT lightning?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready to blast off into another episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly — packed with space tech, creepy creatures, and the biggest mysteries of the planet! This week, we’re tackling YOUR science questions, discovering the future of rocket power, and diving into some of the strangest science stories making headlines. In Science in the News, an endangered spider makes an unexpected comeback, and scientists are scratching their heads after the waters of the North Pacific recorded their warmest summer ever — but no one knows why! Plus, Dr Luke Tilley from the Royal Entomological Society joins Dan to explain how the European praying mantis has suddenly turned up in Cornwall. We’ll also be answering some of your big questions — Judy wants to know what’s the longest you can go without sleep, and mathematician Thomas Woolley settles one of the greatest science debates ever: are there more grains of sand or drops of water on Earth? Dangerous Dan is back too, and this time he’s uncovering one of the most explosive substances ever discovered — azidoazide azide! And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan is joined by Aaron Knoll from Imperial College London to explore plasma propulsion — the rocket technology that could take us further into space than ever before. What do we learn about?• The European praying mantis spotted in Cornwall• Why the North Pacific Ocean had its warmest summer on record• The future of space travel using plasma propulsion• The science behind grains of sand and drops of water• The dangerously powerful Azidoazide Azide All this and more on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… ✨ Anetha wants to know why we can’t feel our bodies grow.🧴 Kiara asks what makes up our skin.🦖 Kaleb takes us back in time to find out if there was a dinosaur that could fly.🪞 Nathaniel is curious about why we have eyebrows.⚗️ And Sedar wants to know what chemicals are made of! Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class as they take a look through telescopes on Earth — and explore the incredible view of space! 🌌Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another amazing journey through the world of science with Dan on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering your burning questions, digging into the science that shapes our planet, and uncovering some seriously strange discoveries from around the world. In Science in the News, we learn why scientists in the UK are trying to turn part of a desert in Northern India green, mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland for the very first time, and Dan explores the Nobel Prize-winning chemistry discovery that’s being compared to a real-life version of Harry Potter’s enchanted bag! We’ll also be tackling your questions — 'PodcastGuy14' (not his real name) wants to know why some ticks have Lyme disease, and Ben Rowson from Museum Wales reveals the incredible science behind how snails make their shells! Then, Dangerous Dan is back with a creature that’ll make you squirm — the African eye worm! And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan travels back in time with archaeologist Lucy Shipley to uncover how the secrets of the past are being brought to light. Plus, in Kitchen Chemistry, we discover the secret behind non-stick frying pans — and what makes Teflon so special! What do we learn about?· Snail shells, Lyme disease, and creepy crawlies· Deserts turning green and mosquitoes in icy places· Magical chemistry, ancient archaeology, and the African eye worm All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Leo asks how magnetic fields are created, Elijah wants to know why Egyptian mummies don't rot, Audrey's asking who has sharper teeth... crocodiles or sharks? And Daniel's been wondering if our Sun will ever explode! And Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about the structure of our planet and finds out that the earth’s crust is not made up from jam or cats!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another deep dive into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of science on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering your burning science questions, uncovering mind-blowing discoveries, and exploring how sharks became the ocean’s ultimate predators. In Science in the News, we discover how stress can actually make your nose colder, celebrate the green turtle’s comeback from the brink of extinction, and meet Dr. Fred Jordan, whose team is creating mini human brains to help power the computers of the future. Then we dive into your questions: Kubi wants to know how chameleons change colour, and David Chappell explains the science behind echoes — those mysterious sounds that bounce right back at you! Dangerous Dan is back too, and this week he’s introducing us to the Blue-tailed skink, a small but speedy reptile with some seriously cool defences. And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan takes a trip beneath the waves with megalodon expert Jack Cooper, who reveals how sharks evolved into the world’s most efficient predators. What do we learn about?· How stress makes your nose colder· The green turtle’s rescue from extinction· Mini human brains that could power computers· How chameleons change colour· What causes echoes· The blue-tailed skink lizard· And the mighty shark, nature’s ultimate ocean hunter! All that and more on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Arun wants to know how fast you need to go to burn up, Rory asks what white blood cells are made of, Luella asks why vampire bats drink blood , and Ben is fascinated about acid rain! And Professor Pulsar and Sam are exploring Earth and are finding out what radioactive dating is and how it can help us.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another adventure through space, nature, and the strangest corners of science on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide which science is the best, and uncovering the surprising reason we have nails — and why they’re much more important than you might think! In Science in the News, we’re diving into some earth-shaking discoveries! The world’s brightest minds have been honoured with this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, celebrating breakthroughs that could change our future forever. Then, we look to the skies where renewable energy has officially overtaken coal as the world’s biggest power source, and travel thousands of years back in time with Professor Peter Bellwood, who reveals the world’s earliest evidence of mummification and what it tells us about ancient civilizations. Then we dive into your questions: Evie wants to know why we have nails, and evolutionary biologist Greg Hurst is here to reveal the clever science behind them. Dangerous Dan is back too, with another wild and deadly creature that’ll have you watching your step! And in Battle of the Sciences, Nathalie Vriend joins Dan to explore the fascinating world of granular flows, revealing how sand dunes “talk” to each other and how avalanches made of sand can transform entire landscapes. What do we learn about?· Why we have nails· The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry· How renewables are beating coal· The world’s earliest evidence of mummification· A deadly new creature in Dangerous Dan· And in Battle of the Sciences... how sand dunes “talk” to one another! All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Zimbobi wants to know why Pluto is no longer a planet, Alfie is curious about why we get brain freeze, Zara wonders if the ocean gets warmer as you go closer to the Earth’s core, and Charlie is fascinated by why whales sometimes explode after they die! And Amy’s exploring all kinds of planes and how they work. She explains what composites are and how engineers make planes super light yet incredibly strong!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for another adventure through space, nature, and the strangest corners of science on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide which science is the best, and uncovering why plastic is such a big problem for our planet- plus what we can all do to help. In Science in the News, scientists in China have made a jaw-dropping discovery: a human skull thought to be 1 million years old! Then we take to the skies as the falcon is crowned New Zealand’s Bird of the Year. And finally, Dan is joined by Mélissa Berthet to explore how AI could help us decode the mysterious language of animals. We’ll also be diving into your questions: Avi wants to know why the time is different in other countries, and Stephen Clark from recycling charity Loop explains the hidden dangers of plastic. Dangerous Dan is back and this week, we're taking a look at the Blunt-Toothed Giant Hutia, a creature as strange as its name. And in Battle of the Sciences, Mathew Sparks makes the case for entomology, revealing the amazing ant that actually uses its head as a door! What do we learn about?· Why plastic is bad for the planet· The discovery of a 1-million-year-old skull in China· How the falcon won Bird of the Year in New Zealand· How AI is helping decode animal speech· The Blunt-Toothed Giant Hutia· And in Battle of the Sciences... the ant that uses its head as a door! All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! In today’s podcast, we’re in Bristol, exploring Aerospace Bristol and finding all about this city’s amazing aviation history - you can hear all about a plane that went faster than the speed of sound, and how planes manage to stay in the air! And Amy's in Hull finding out about Amy Johnson, the world’s most famous woman pilot! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide which science is the best, and this week we’re diving into the science of why some spots on our body make us laugh until we squirm — the mystery of ticklishness revealed! First up in Science in the News, NASA prepares to send astronauts on a 10-day trip around the Moon next year — an epic journey into deep space! Then, we chase down Emile the Elk, who’s been roaming across Europe all summer before finally being caught. And finally, Dan is joined by Ed Turner from the National Space Centre to explore the Orionids meteor shower — a dazzling cosmic light show set to brighten up the skies all through October. Then, we answer your questions! Leo wants to know why we get headaches, and neuroscientist Sophie Scott explains why certain spots on our bodies are extra ticklish. In Dangerous Dan, we’re meeting one of the deadliest scorpions on the planet: the Indian Red Scorpion. And in Battle of the Sciences, Exmoor National Park Ranger Charlotte Wray lifts the lid on the wild world of park rangers — and reveals what it really takes to protect one of Britain’s most stunning landscapes. What do we learn about?· Why certain spots on our body are ticklish· NASA’s plan to send astronauts on a 10-day lunar journey· How Emile the Elk became Europe’s most famous runaway· The cosmic wonder of the Orionids meteor shower· The deadly Indian Red Scorpion· And in Battle of the Sciences... the wild world of park rangers! All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! This week, we’re taking off into the world of aviation - with your questions as our flight plan! From how airplanes stay in the sky, to flying hotels, to what the future of flight might look like, we’ll be answering everything you’ve been curious about. Buckle up and get ready to soar through the science of flight! Plus Amy tells us all about Concorde, the world famous aircraft made in Bristol. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and this week we’re on the hunt for the most dangerous food in the world! First up in Science in the News, we blast into the future with a story about AI that could one day run on the same energy that powers the sun! Then, we dive under the waves to discover how a tropical sea slug has turned up in UK waters, showing how warmer seas are changing ocean life. And finally, we step into the world of creepy crawlies as Dr Joana Meier from Cambridge University uncovers the mystery of nature’s dancing spiders! Then, we answer your questions! Anthony wants to know why copper wire glows when it gets hot, and biologist Elaine Holmes reveals what the most dangerous food in the world really is. In Dangerous Dan, we’re learning all about the venomous Brazilian yellow scorpion. And in Battle of the Sciences, Aaron Whitnall from The Big Cat Sanctuary joins Dan to share what it really takes to become a zookeeper working with lions. What do we learn about?· How AI could one day use the sun’s energy to power the world· Why tropical sea slugs are showing up in the UK· The mystery of dancing spiders· What the most dangerous food in the world is· The deadly Brazilian yellow scorpion· And in Battle of the Sciences... the amazing world of big cats! All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.