Fun Kids Science Weekly
MIDWEEKLY: What's the Deadliest Animal in History? 🦁💀
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2 4月 2025 - 15 分 15 秒
LANGUAGE SECRETS: Why We All Talk Differently 🗣️🔍
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
29 3月 2025 - 35 分 51 秒
MIDWEEKLY: How Are Race Cars So Fast? 🏎️💨
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
26 3月 2025 - 16 分 44 秒
BACK FROM EXTINCTION: The Return of the Beavers 🦫🔙
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 3月 2025 - 31 分 45 秒
MIDWEEKLY: Why Is The Ocean Salty? 🌊🧂
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19 3月 2025 - 16 分 12 秒
GRAVITY MYSTERY: What Happens Without It? 🌍✨
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
15 3月 2025 - 35 分 45 秒
MIDWEEKLY: How Does The Sky Change Colour? 🌇✨
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
12 3月 2025 - 13 分 21 秒
COSMIC COLLISIONS: The Science Behind The Moon's Craters 🌕💥
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8 3月 2025 - 34 分 37 秒
MIDWEEKLY: We Chat To A Real-Life Astronaut! 🚀👨🚀
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5 3月 2025 - 21 分 17 秒
MIND TRICKS: How Your Brain Controls Pain 🧠💥
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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1 3月 2025 - 35 分 04 秒