Fun Kids Science Weekly

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week... Etta gets curious about atoms, Saul’s spinning out over how planets rotate, and Ed wants to know why we can still hear ourselves with ear defenders on. Olivia asks the ultimate “what if” — what would happen if every living creature moved to Jupiter? And Blue’s got a toothy question: why do sharks have so many teeth? Big questions, wild answers — all in one jam-packed episode! And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we're learning all about getting ready to fly...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 learning all about a musical instrument so small- you need a microscope to see it! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news. First, he dives into the discovery of a 43,000-year-old Neanderthal fingerprint found in a cave in Spain. Then, we hear about a mysterious new object that could be a dwarf planet making its way toward our solar system. And finally, Dan chats with Professor Kelly Morrison from Loughborough University, whose team has created the world’s tiniest violin — so small, it’s thinner than a human hair! Then, we answer your questions! Ned wants to know: How sunflowers follow the sun and Professor Mercedes Durham from Cardiff University answers Theo’s question: How did we evolve to talk? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Philippine eagle... In Battle of the Sciences, zoologist Dr. Alex Dittrich from Nottingham Trent University joins us to uncover the creepy world of zombie plants What do we learn about? · A 43,000 year old discovery in Spain · An musical instrument you can't even see· Why sunflowers follow the Sun· How humans evolved to talk · And in Battle of the Sciences, we're learning all about zombie plants! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week... Max asks how lighting and thunder are formed, Paula wonders why diamonds are unbreakable, Madison wants to know how people name storms, Tilly is intrigued how bubbles are made & Jessie is asking who created the English language? And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we're learning all about satellites...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 learning all about the animal with the world's strongest bite! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news. First up is a fascinating discovery that cats can tell the difference between the smell of their owners and strangers. Then we find out why the ocean is getting darker and what that could mean for our planet. And finally, Dan is joined by John McFall, who lost his leg in a motorbike accident at 19, became a Paralympic sprinter and a surgeon, and is now training to be the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability. Then, we answer your questions! Romy wants to know: What would happen if we didn't have any platelets in our blood and geneticist, Dr. Sara Goodacre from University of Nottingham, answers Romi's question: 'Who were the 'real' first people to be alive on Earth?' In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about an animal with the world's strongest bite! In Battle of the Sciences, behavioural psychologist, Paul Davies, joins Dan in Battle of the Sciences exploring why people believe in the likes of vampires and unicorns... What do we learn about? · What's happening to the world's oceans· The amazing journey of one remarkable man· Who the 'real' first people alive on Earth were· The fierce Kangal dog· And in Battle of the Sciences, why we believe in vampires! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! Why do we sleep? What’s in our blood? What causes earthquakes? Why do nettles sting — and what’s the deal with elephant trunks? We’ve got the answers in this jam-packed episode full of weird, wild science! And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode Amy explains how paper planes stay in the air.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 learning all about a HUGE dinosaur graveyard! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—starting with a dive-bombing buzzard causing a school playground ban in London. Next, we investigate the Mount Etna eruption- Europe's most active volcano. And finally, Curator Emily Bamforth explains the mystery of a dinosaur 'mass grave' at the 'River of Death' in Canada. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: What happens if you dig to the middle of the Earth and Chief Scientist at the UK Space Agency, Adam Amara, answers Wilbur’s question: Why does the Earth spin but not the Sun? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Shoebill stork. In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Primrose Freestone explains why microbiology is the best kind of science and delves into the myths around cleaning! What do we learn about? · Why a school in London has banned playtime · A dinosaur graveyard at the 'River of Death'· Does the Sun spin?· The DEADLLY Shoebill stork· And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the myths around cleaning! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, we find out why rollercoasters are so fast at the start – why our teeth chatter when we're cold – whether the city of Atlantis is real – and how plants grow underwater... And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!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 learning all about the code of life! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—starting with how levitating magnets might help crack the mystery of dark matter. Next, we explore how climate change is putting Gila monsters at risk. And finally, John Meek from Wild Planet Trust joins Dan to share the remarkable story of a lynx that could become the first zoo-born cat in the UK to be released into the wild. Then, we answer your questions! Lola wants to know: Where water came from and Megan Howard from Cotswolds Wildlife answers Ruben’s question: How do animals make poison? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Death Camas plant. In Battle of the Sciences, we explore the hidden code of life with chronobiologist Dr. Timothy Hearn from the University of Cambridge. What do we learn about? · Why scientists may have solved the mystery of dark matter · The amazing journey of a lynx· Where water came from· How animals make their DEADLY poison · And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the code of life! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly! podscan_kjinmUpDvgF9R9MXXNciuQBxcYv7Z2xBJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, hear Dan's theory on why jumping in the dark makes us dizzy and what would happen to the Earth if it was swallowed by a black hole. Plus, can atoms touch each other? And why do some glasses make a noise when you rub your finger around it? And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!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 learning all about rocket science! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—beginning with a breakthrough in a decades-old mystery involving ginger cats, finally solved earlier this week. Then, we head to a UK zoo to celebrate the birth of two incredibly rare baby lemurs. And finally, Dan is joined by Mark Owen from the Angling Trust to dive into a serious issue: why river levels across the UK are so low this spring—and what that could mean for your water supply. Then, we answer your questions! Karis wants to know: What's the difference between petrol and diesel and Dr. Matilda Brindle from the University of Oxford answers Lily’s question: Were humans once monkeys? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Blue Poison Dart Frog In Battle of the Sciences, rocket scientist, Dr. Minkwan Kim from Southampton University, joins Dan to explain how we get to space! What do we learn about? · The mystery behind ginger cats · The difference between petrol and diesel · Were humans once monkeys?· The deadly Bue Poison Dart Frog· And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore how we get to space! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about dinosaurs and Pangea! Find out Dan's theory on what happened to the dinosaurs, why Pangea separated, how animals and plants get their names and how long a lightyear actually is! And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!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 digging up the past learning all about archaeology. Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a heartwarming story — the birth of two baby reindeer at a UK zoo. Next, we explore a fascinating study revealing that apes have been seen treating the wounds of their injured friends. And finally, Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Anand from the Open University to talk about an extraordinary gift he’s received from China — with origins that are literally out of this world. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why some popcorn kernels don't pop and Tom-Joshi Cale from Exeter University answers Sebastian’s question: Will Earth ever leave the Milky Way? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Leopard seal In Battle of the Sciences, we’re digging into why archaeology matters—with the Alfredo Cortell-Nicolau guiding us through the secrets the past! What do we learn about? · A science gift 'rarer than gold'· Why some popcorn kernels... don't pop· If Earth will ever leave the Milky Way?· The deadly Leopard seal· And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the past! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about the Earth and the solar system! Find out my theory on how the Earth was made, what's in the centre of the Earth & how long it takes Neptune to orbit the sun… We also check in with Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App who are uncovering how electricity is moved from place to place…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 learning all about the power of neurosurgery! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with some hopeful news for one of the world's most endangered species. Next, as David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday, we take a look at one of the most important films of his legendary career. And finally, Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology explains how the warm spring will bring exotic birds across the English Channel. Then, we answer your questions! Jess wants to know: Why babies are born with more bones than adults? And Dr. Thomas Woolley from Cardiff University answers Ziholi's question: How many milliseconds are there in 1000 centuries? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Fennec Fox. In Battle of the Sciences, paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Ian Kamily from the Royal College of Surgeons of England explores the incredible workings of the brain — and why it’s one of the most important organs in the human body What do we learn about? · Good news for one of the world's rarest species · The arrival of exotic birds to the UK· Why babies have more bones than adults?· How many milliseconds are in 1000 centuries?· And in Battle of the Sciences, the importance of the brain! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! This week is all about AI, space... and grass! Find out if AI could develop emotions, how likely you are to fall into a black hole, when humans could live on Mars, and why grass is green! We also check in with Marina and her trusty sidekick, Map App, as they explore where our electricity is made and how it’s transmitted to our homes. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 on top of all that... Dan has a MASSIVE announcement to tell you all. Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the European Space Agency's mission to weigh the world's trees using a satellite. Next, we learn about a discovery made by archaeologists in Scotland that proves the existence of an ancient civilisation. And finally, Megan Quail from Aberystwyth University joins Dan to discuss her study showing that goats are smarter than sheep and alpacas. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why do frogs croak? And Professor David Pyle from the University of Oxford answers Shaan's question: How do volcanoes erupt? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Horse Hair Worm—creepy and deadly! In Battle of the Sciences, we hear from the incredible Tree Sisters, a group on a mission to protect our planet and fight climate change one tree at a time. What do we learn about? · A mission to weigh the world's trees· The smartest animal on the farm· How volcanoes erupt· The DEADLY Horse Hair Worm· And in Battle of the Sciences, the importance of conservation All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to another Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! This week, Marina’s talking to us all about the future of energy and I’m answering your science questions on how soap gets rid of germs, why the moon is white, and why some birds can't fly… Plus – how many Earths fit into the Sun? Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 learn all about why studying rocks...ROCKS! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the return of America's oldest serving astronaut, Don Pettit, who returns to Earth on his 70th birthday. Next, we learn about a ground-breaking new project to suck carbon out of the sea. And finally, Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency joins Dan to discuss the prospect of lab-grown food being sold in the UK within 2 years. Then, we answer your questions! Etienne wants to know: what a full blood moon is. And dog behaviour expert, Jane Robinson, answers Henry’s question: Are dogs smart? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the deadly Blue Malayan Coral Snake In Battle of the Sciences, geologist Dr. Cedric John shows us why rocks rock — and why geology might just be the most important science of all! What do we learn about? · America's oldest serving astronaut · A ground-breaking new project to tackle climate change · Are dogs smart? · The DEADLY Blue Malayan Coral Snake · And in Battle of the Sciences, we unpack the importance of geology. All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome space explorers to a trip around the solar system to answer your burning science questions! Why does our hair turn grey? Why do people hate certain foods? And what really is the rarest star in the galaxy? We also check in with Marina Ventura, who is out on a new adventure exploring energy! Today we learn all about what it is, how it works and why we use it! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 learn all about what our pets are thinking! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with what scientists are calling the 'strongest evidence yet' of life beyond Earth, after a faraway world showed potential signs of life. Next, we unpack the moment a colossal squid was captured on camera in the wild for the first time ever. And finally, Dan speaks to Dr. Kate Pattle from UCL to unpack the significance of the first all-female spaceflight in over sixty years! Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: why the Moon has a different orbit everyday? And Tim Jones from Sally's Duck Rescue answers Jenny's question: How do ducks float on water? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the deadly blanket octopus! In Battle of the Sciences, animal scientist, Dr. Jackie Boyd, takes us on a fascinating journey—from unravelling the mysteries of parasites to uncovering what our pets might really be thinking. What do we learn about? · The first all-female space flight in over 60 years · A faraway world with potential for life · How ducks float on water · The DEADLY blanket octopus · And in Battle of the Sciences, we unpack what are pets are thinking All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, with Dan as your guide, we're covering everything you've been sending in - from what makes up the matter of the universe, to if you can really hypnotise someone! We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out what we can do to protect the supply of water in the future. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 learn all about the science of the past! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the chances of an asteroid impacting the Moon in 2032. Next, we unpack the news that half of the world's electricity last year was generated without using any fossil fuels. And finally, Dan speaks to Keith Emerick from Historic England to uncover the secrets of a remarkable Iron Age hoard recently discovered in North Yorkshire. Then, we answer your questions! Matty wants to know: what's hotter, a microwave or an oven? And Dr. Fabio Antonini answers Nolan’s question: where is the hottest place in the galaxy? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the dancing mania disease that took over Europe in the 15th century. In Battle of the Sciences, Professor Michelle Spear makes the case for anatomy and explains the science of mummification! What do we learn about? · A massive Iron Age hoard discovered by archaeologists · Where the hottest place in the galaxy is · The dancing mania disease of the 15th century · What's hotter... a microwave or an oven? · And in Battle of the Sciences, the science of YOUR body! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we're finding out how concrete is made, why we get headaches, and why we can't use our coats like bird wings... We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out about water in space! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 learn all about the science of sleep! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a ground-breaking discovery- scientists now believe that water may have existed on Earth 600 million years earlier than previously thought. Next, we unpack Saturday's solar eclipse, breaking down what happened, where it was visible, and the best spots to catch the breath-taking view. Finally, rocket scientist Dr. John Alistair joins Dan to break down what went wrong with Europe’s rocket launch in Norway last week. Then, we answer your questions! Joseph wants to know the science behind earthquakes. And renowned British neuroscientist, Sophie Scott joins Dan to answer Freddy's question: Why do we cry? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Perentie Lizard which is native to Australia. In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Vladyslav Vyazovskiy discusses the science of sleep and why animals hibernate for so long…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dan's answering your science questions!How far Uranus is from the Sun? Ever wondered how long humans have been on Earth? And perhaps the most pressing question of all: how do toasters not get hot on the outside? We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out about the impact everyday life has on our water supply... Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 learn all about ecology and how it shapes everything around us! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the discovery of a new species of dinosaur. Next, we learn about plans for a new national forest in England which could see up to 20 million trees being planted. Finally, Dr. Francisco Diego from UCL joins Dan to discuss a huge revelation in the scientific world which could reshape our understanding of time and space… Then, we answer your questions! Zara wants to know if sea water gets warmer the closer to the Earth's core you get? And Dr. Mercedes Durham from Cardiff University answers Evan’s question: Why do countries speak different languages? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Bunya Pine Tree! In Battle of the Sciences, occupational health psychologist Craig Jackson discusses the harmful effects of prolonged space travel on the body…Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dan's answering your science questions!Ever wondered how race cars move so fast? Why volcanoes blow their tops? Or what the oldest living thing on Earth is? We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out about the impact everyday life has on our water supply... Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 learn all about ecology and how it shapes everything around us! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the safe return of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore after nine unplanned months in space. Next, we investigate a penguin in Hull that’s in the running to be crowned the best penguin in the world. Finally, Kevin Cumming from Rewilding Britain joins Dan to discuss the return of wild beavers 400 years after they became extinct in England. Then, we answer your questions! Razzi wants to know why he has two different-colored eyes, and Dr. Aravindan Ilangovan answers Arun’s question: how is DNA made? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about submarine volcanoes. Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences! Ecologist Dr. Becky Thomas uncovers the science behind how animals and their environments connect. What do we learn about? · The return of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore · The return of wild beavers 400 years after extinction. · What DNA is and how it's made · The dangers of submarine volcanos · And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore how animals adapt to their environments. All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dan's answering your science questions!Ever wondered why the ocean is salty, how clouds make rain, or why no two sneezes sound the same? We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re diving into the technology that helps us save water. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast, where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn what would happen in a world with no gravity! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a mishap on the Moon involving a lunar lander. Next, we unpack a discovery that scientists are describing as a "goldmine for potential antibiotics." Finally, Richard Comont from the Bumblebee Conservation Trust joins Dan to discuss the alarming emergency facing bumblebees across the UK. Then, we answer your questions! Blythe wants to know: will robots take over the world? Dr. Mathew Caley from Queen Mary University answers Arun’s question: how does the human body make cells? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about Mount Roraima! Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences! Astronomer Govert Schilling paints a world with no gravity and makes the case for astrophysics... What do we learn about? · What went wrong with a recent lunar lander mission · The alarming emergency facing bumblebees across the UK · How the body creates cells · The dangers of Mount Roraima · And in Battle of the Sciences, we picture a world with no gravity! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dan's answering your most burning questions about colour!Ever wondered how the sky changes from light to dark blue, from brilliant shades of red to deep hues of purple? Or maybe that's boring – and you'd like to know why pee is yellow... We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re diving into the fascinating world of water economy! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn what makes us so impatient. Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with how Mount Vesuvius turned a Roman man's brain into glass. Next, we learn about the second-ever commercial spacecraft to land on the moon. Finally, TV presenter and author, Konnie Huq, joins Dan to discuss her new National Innovation Challenge, designed to inspire young people to think big and tackle pressing issues like climate change. We then answer your questions, Jack wants to know why the ocean is so salty? Professor Francisco Diego from UCL then answers Matty's question: Why does the moon have craters and how were they made? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the Giant Cave Centipede! Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences, behavioural scientist Professor Daniel Read from Warwick University reveals how evolution may have wired us for impatience... What do we learn about? · How Mount Vesuvius turned a Roman man's brain into glass · An amazing new science competition launched by Konnie Huq · Why the moon has so many craters · The dangerous Giant Cave Centipede · And in Battle of the Sciences, we uncover the secrets behind impatience! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we chat to a real-life astronaut! Meganne Christian, a British astronaut-in-training, is joining us for an exclusive chat about space, science, and why she’s passionate about inspiring the next generation of explorers. We also catch up with the Aquanauts who, this week, are finding out about how the cost of water is built in to so many other things we need in life. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the brain's ability to block pain! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a spectacular planetary parade—a rare celestial event that won’t grace our skies again until 2040! Next, we learn about the record-breaking pace at which the world's glaciers are melting. Finally, horticulturist, Roger Parsons, joins Dan for a daffodil hunt and what YOU can do to help. We then answer your questions, Jack wants to know why do we breathe automatically? Professor Georgina Ellison from KCL then answers Fifi's question: Why do humans need to drink water? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the Texas Blind Salamander Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences, where Dr. Dan Baumgardt from Bristol University explores the power of neuroscience, revealing how the brain can switch off pain! What do we learn about? · A rare celestial event you won’t see again for another 15 years! · The record breaking-pace the world's glaciers are melting at · Why humans need to drink water · The dangerous Texas Blind Salamander · And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the brain! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Dan’s answering all of your burning science questions! Find out what role cortisol plays in your emotions, how illness affects your immune system, if planets can die, and the most important question of all – can animals burp? We also catch up with the Aquanauts who, this week, are looking at the challenges around water waste. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the aurora borealis! Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with the discovery of what has been described as the 'one of the most important pieces of Roman history unearthed in the UK’. Then, we dive into a fascinating conservation effort at a Bristol zoo that’s helping to bring an extinct fish back to the wild. Finally, Walter Meier, a research scientist at the NSIDC, explains the alarming implications of global sea ice reaching a record low. We then answer your questions, Alfie wants to know why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath and Amber Croft from Drusillas Zoo joins Dan to answer Finn's question: Why are sloths so slow? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the ghost slug! Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences, where Dr. Ian Whittaker makes the case for physics as the ultimate science and reveals the stunning secrets behind the aurora borealis! What do we learn about? · An ancient Roman Basilica discovered in London · The alarming news that the world's sea ice has reached a record low · Why sloths are so slow · The dangerous ghost slug · And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the aurora borealis! 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 our new Science Midweekly series! This week, Dan answers your questions! Uncover the secrets of atoms, learn how the first tree came to be, and explore the fascinating colours animals can see! We also catch up with the Aquanauts who, this week, are looking at where water goes once we are finished with it. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about a dinosaur which used to rule the skies! Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with a fascinating update on the Earth's core—could its shape be shifting? Next, we dive deep into the ocean to meet a newly discovered fish, named after a beloved film character. And to wrap up, Richard Fox from Butterfly Conservation joins Dan to explore the urgent challenges facing butterflies across the UK and what can be done to help. We then answer your questions, Lulu wants to know why planets have a gravitational pull and our favourite meteorologist, Kirsty McCabe joins Dan to answer Deanna's question: Where did the first water droplet come from? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the poisonous Oleander plant. In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Natalia Jagielska explains the power of the palaeontology... the study of ancient dinosaur fossils! What do we learn about? · What's happened to the shape of the Earth's core · The urgent crisis facing butterflies in the UK · How the first water droplet was formed · The dangers of the Oleander plant · And in Battle of the Sciences, the power of palaeontology 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 our new Science Midweekly series! This week, Dan dives into your questions! Discover how Jupiter might help protect Earth, uncover the secrets of how mobile phones work, and explore the science behind why some songs get stuck in your head! We also catch up with the Aquanauts who are discovering other sources of water as we continue our brand-new exciting series all about water! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the power of the brain! Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with an ancient Roman scroll which has been digitally unwrapped by scientists. Next, we explore an asteroid which could potentially collide with Earth in the not so distant future. Finally, Andrew Shepherd joins Dan to track the collision path of the world's largest iceberg. We then answer your questions, Elodie wants to know why we laugh and Dr. Colin Bull from Stirling University answer's Ashton's question: How do fish breathe underwater? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the endangered Blue-Spotted Tree Monitor. In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Christelle Langley explains the power of the brain and why cognitive neuroscience is the best kind of science. What do we learn about? · An asteroid hurtling towards Earth · Tracking the collision path of the world's largest iceberg. · How do fish breathe underwater? · The dangers of the Blue-Spotted Tree Monitor · And in Battle of the Sciences, the power of brain! 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 our new Science Midweekly series! This week, Dan answers your questions as we explore why different types of stones exist, uncover the stories behind ear defenders, and solve a mystery about breathing! We also catch up with the Aquanauts who are discovering where water comes from as we continue our brand-new exciting series all about water! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the power of accents! Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with a ground-breaking discovery on a distant asteroid millions of miles away. Next, we explore the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on climate change. Finally, Andrew Sweetman joins Dan to reveal what scientists are uncovering in the deepest parts of the ocean. We then answer your questions, Edith wants to know why we get itchy spots and Dr. Jacob Gardner from Reading University answer's Romi's question: Why do men have nipples? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn about the Armstrong Limit! In Battle of the Sciences, Professor Mercedes Durham explains the power of accents and why sociolinguistics is the best kind of science. What do we learn about? · An amazing discovery on an asteroid millions of miles away · What scientists are discovering in the deepest parts of the ocean · Why do men have nipples? · The dangers of the Armstrong Limit · And in Battle of the Sciences, the power of accents! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.