Fun Kids Science Weekly
VitenskapFor unge lyttereExploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s also a little bit deadly! You can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkidslive.com Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get access to hundreds of episodes of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, but able to listen ad-free and get new episodes early! It's out of this world! Not only that you'll get similar benefits on over 30 Fun Kids podcasts plus you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're supporting Fun Kids in bringing high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus [CLAIM:VY36S2CH]
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- SECRET VOICES OF THE WILD: AI Unlocks Animal Language🦁🐘 (00:28:45)
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.
- MIDWEEKLY: Live From Aerospace Bristol 🎤✈️ (00:23:58)
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.
- TICKLE SCIENCE: Cracking the Code of Laughter😂👉 (00:31:53)
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.
- MIDWEEKLY: Are Flying Hotels the Future of Flying?! ✈️ 🏨 (00:17:23)
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.
- KING OF THE JUNGLE: Behind The Scenes at a Big Cat Sanctuary 🦁🐯 (00:30:05)
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.
- MIDWEEKLY: Flying Taxis Are On Their Way!✈️🚕 (00:31:22)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! This week, we’re blasting off into the world of VTOLs — that stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing! These incredible aircraft can soar straight up into the air like a helicopter, then fly forward like a plane. From flying taxis to futuristic rescue vehicles, discover how VTOLs work, the science behind their powerful engines, and how they could change the way we travel in the future! And Amy and Zac take flight with VTOLs as they explore how sky-cabs could transform travel around cities and reveal the cool technology powering these futuristic machines.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- THE IMPOSSIBLE SCIENCE: Invisible Tunnels & Parallel Universes 🌠🌀 (00:29:53)
It’s time for another mind-bending adventure on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, discover why laughter is contagious, and dive into the strange world of quantum tunnelling. First up in Science in the News, unusual rocks discovered on Mars could be evidence that life once existed on the Red Planet, scientists have developed a superfood to keep honey bees buzzing, and Jeremy Lockwood from the Natural History Museum joins us to reveal a brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight. Betsy wants to know how long it would take to walk to the Moon, and comedian and neuroscientist Dean Burnett explains why everything seems funnier when we’re surrounded by people who are laughing. In Dangerous Dan, we uncover the terrifying power of fluoroantimonic acid — one of the most dangerous substances on Earth. And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore quantum physics, discovering the bizarre phenomenon of quantum tunnelling, where particles slip through barriers that should be impossible, and learning how this strange science powers our modern world. What do we learn about?· The unusual Martian rocks that could show life once existed· A superfood designed to protect honey bees· A brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight· Why laughter is contagious· The terrifying fluoroantimonic acid· And in Battle of the Sciences… the mystery of quantum tunnelling All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: The Most Important Job at the Airport (Hint: It’s Not the Pilot!)🗺️🗼 (00:32:02)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! Ever wondered how airplanes stay safe in the sky? In this episode, we meet a real-life air traffic controller — the person responsible for guiding planes through take-off, landing, and everything in between! From busy control towers to high-tech radar screens, discover the secrets of how air traffic control works and what it takes to keep the skies safe and organized. And Amy and Zac zoom into the buzzing world of drones. They discover drones are used everywhere - from farming to filming, rescue missions to delivering food, and explore what the future of drones could look like.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- COLD WORLDS: Why Some Planets Freeze And Others Burn ❄️🔥 (00:29:57)
It’s time for another trip through the solar system and beyond on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, meet a prehistoric-looking reptile in Dangerous Dan, and uncover the science behind invasion biology. In Science in the News, SpaceX has pulled off a nail-biting test flight that could change the future of space travel, researchers in India have uncovered a fossil that looks like it came straight from the age of the dinosaurs, and Ian White joins us to celebrate a conservation first — the arrival of baby dormice in Bragate Park! Etta wants to know how our bodies digest large amounts of food, while Ed Turner from the National Space Centre helps us solve the mystery of Uranus: if it’s so far from the Sun… why is it hot? In Dangerous Dan, we discover the Tuatara — a fascinating creature that looks like a dinosaur and hides some amazing secrets. And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan is joined by Tim Blackburn from UCL to explore invasion biology and find out what happens when species spread into new environments. What do we learn about?· A dramatic new SpaceX test flight· A dinosaur-like fossil unearthed in India· Why Uranus is hot, even though it’s far from the Sun· The incredible Tuatara and its prehistoric past· And in Battle of the Sciences… the science of invasion biology All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: How Planes Are Made – With Airbus’ Chief Engineer ✈️👷♂️ (00:40:49)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! Ever wondered how airplanes are built? In this episode, we meet a former Airbus Chief Engineer — the person who helps design and create real-life planes! From giant wings to super-strong engines, discover the secrets of how airplanes are made and what it takes to make them fly. And Amy takes flight into the wonderful world of wings – and how engineers are using new technology as well as learning from our feathered and fishy friends to innovate designs!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- INFINITY OR NOT: Where the Universe Actually Ends! ✨🛸 (00:28:09)
It’s time for another adventure into the world of science on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, dive into the science of recycling, and explore the most advanced computer in the world. First up, we learn about how Coral Reefs in Australia have suffered their worst bleaching on record, then discover about the most advanced computer in the world launched in Oxford. Finally Nina Jones from Kent Wildlife Trust joins Dan to unpack why our unusually hot summer is causing migrating birds to arrive too early. Next, it's time for your questions... Marley wants to know why do you wake up when you die in your dream, and Dr Francisco Diego from University College London answers Atlas’ question: ‘Is there an end to the universe’ In Dangerous Dan, we meet a new exotic and dangerous creature, revealing the secrets of its deadly abilities. In Battle of the Sciences, we dive into science behind recycling with the team behind the Talking Rubbish podcast. What do we learn about?· Coral reefs in Australia suffering their worst bleaching on record· The world's most advanced computer in Oxford· How hot weather is causing birds to arrive too early· The end of the universe· And in Battle of the Sciences… the science behind recycling All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: Inside Rolls-Royce's Jet Engines ✈️🔧🔥 (00:34:55)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! In this episode, we meet Rolls Royce. Now, you might have seen some amazing Rolls-Royce cars around and about… but Rolls-Royce isn’t just a car brand… it’s also a world leader in making mega-powerful engines for airplanes, ships and even space projects! And Amy and Zac swoop through a super-smart airport, exploring how artificial intelligence is helping everything run more smoothly… from baggage to boarding, helping keep flights safe and passengers happy.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- TIGER STRIPES: Their CRAZY Camouflage Trick 🐯🔍 (00:32:54)
It’s time for another journey through the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful parts of science on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, crown a new champion in Battle of the Sciences, and uncover the amazing science hiding in animal patterns. First up, we discover that a meteorite which landed in the USA is actually older than planet Earth itself! Then, we sink our teeth into a new study showing that dinosaurs were surprisingly fussy eaters, before heading to Patagonia with Professor Neill Gasser to learn why the Perito Moreno Glacier is changing so rapidly. Next, it's time for your questions...Maddie wants to know how far space goes, and Dr László Tálas reveals why tigers are covered in so many stripes! In Dangerous Dan, we meet the Scolopendra catapora centipede — a venomous, lightning-fast creepy-crawly you definitely wouldn’t want to meet in the wild. And in Battle of the Sciences, Professor Cock van Oosterhout makes the case for Evolutionary Genetics, revealing the science behind what makes you… YOU! Plus, the Aquanauts uncover why fresh water is so rare on Earth and the ingenious ways scientists are finding new sources to keep our planet hydrated. What do we learn about?· How a meteorite can be older than planet Earth· Why dinosaurs were picky eaters· The secrets behind tiger stripes· The venomous Scolopendra catapora centipede· And in Battle of the Sciences… how Evolutionary Genetics shapes every one of us! All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: Airport Jobs You Never Knew Existed 🚒🐦 (00:32:07)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! In this episode, we’re meeting some of the team at East Midlands Airport to meet some of the brilliant people who help keep it all running smoothly. Airports aren’t just about planes and passengers, they’re buzzing with different jobs and exciting roles... And Amy and Zac explore the world of airport jobs - from air marshalls and firefighters to baggage handlers and bird scarers, and discover a variety of roles needed to keep passengers safe and planes on time.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- SUPER ATHLETES: How Cristiano Ronaldo Stays in Peak Condition⚽💪 (00:29:45)
It’s time for another adventure into the world of science on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, dive into the science of sports, and explore how microscopes let us see the tiniest details of our world. First up, we learn about the largest loss of coral on the Barrier Reef since records began, then discover how a farmer is using YouTube to save his farm. Finally, Professor of Computer Vision Dima Damen joins Dan to unpack the specs of the UK’s new supercomputer, currently ranked as the 9th most powerful in the world. Next, it's time for your questions... Hannah wants to know how scientists come up with names for plants, and Ben Goult from Liverpool University answers Harry’s question: ‘How do microscopes work?’ In Dangerous Dan, we meet a new exotic and dangerous creature, revealing the secrets of its deadly abilities. In Battle of the Sciences, we dive into sports and exercise physiology, exploring how professional footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo stay in top condition and the science behind their incredible fitness. Plus, in the Learn Series, we discover ways to keep our hearts and lungs healthy, including the foods to eat, the importance of exercise, and the warning signs to watch out for. What do we learn about?· The biggest coral loss on the Barrier Reef· How a farmer is saving his farm with YouTube· The UK’s new supercomputer and its incredible power· How microscopes let us see the tiniest details· And in Battle of the Sciences… the science behind professional athletes’ fitness All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: Life Behind the Scenes at British Airways ✈️👨✈️ (00:31:07)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! In this episode, we meet British Airways. An iconic British company - chances you’ve seen their livery on planes at all the big British airports and maybe travelled on one yourself – but what do you know about them? Let's find out! And Amy and Zac explore what the passenger experience and what it might be like in the future - from smart lighting to self-cleaning seats and AI assistants who know your snack preferences! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- GRAVITY'S GRIP: How It Shapes Our Planets 🌍🚀 (00:28:40)
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 why planets are round-shaped! First up, we investigate NASA's plan to put a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030 — a huge step toward powering future lunar bases! Then, we’ll explore a volcano that erupted for the first time in over 500 years, shaking things up in a way no one’s seen for centuries. And finally, Dan is joined by evolutionary scientist Angus Davinson, who explains the mission underway to save snails threatened by their beauty. Then, we answer your questions! Barney wants to know: how Carbon is made, and reserve astronaut Meganne Christian answers Sean's 'Why do astronauts need space food?' In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Spider-tailed horned viper And in Battle of the Sciences, Neil Raath from the University of Warwick reveals how Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing could be key to saving our planet! What do we learn about? · What NASA is planning to build on the Moon· How Carbon is made· Why planets are round-shaped· The deadly Spider-tailed horned viper· And in Battle of the Sciences... how to help save our planet! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: A Chimp in the Cargo Hold?! Exploring the Weird World of Plane Cargo 🧳✈️ (00:29:03)
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! We're diving into the future of flight – from cool plane designs and greener skies to the people who keep everything running smoothly. Plus, find out how your luggage gets where it’s going and uncover the secret world of airborne cargo! And Amy and Zac lift the curtain on the world of air freight. From frozen prawns and phone screens to life-saving medicines, they explore the fast-moving world of cargo flights – and just how much of it never sees a passenger!With thanks to our friends at East Midlands Airport for exclusive behind the scenes access in this episode.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Dinner in Zero Gravity: The Weird Science of Space Food 🍕👨🚀 (00:30:22)
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 what would happen if the Sun disappeared! We start with Science in the News... First up, we dissect Michele Dougherty appointment as the new Astronomer Royal — the first woman ever to hold the role. Then, we look at a new satellite launched to help scientists keep a closer eye on Earth’s changing climate. And finally, Dan speaks to James Horsey from the British Pest Control Association to find out why wasps are making a strong comeback this summer after several quiet years. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: what would happen if the Sun disappeared, and reserve astronaut Meganne Christian answers Sean's 'Why do astronauts need space food?' In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Giant Water Bug! And in Battle of the Sciences, we investigate a killer fungus with cellular biologist Carolyn Elya. What do we learn about? · Who the new Astronomer Royal is· Why wasps are making a comeback this summer· What would happen if the Sun disappeared · Why astronauts need 'space food'· And in Battle of the Sciences... a killer fungus! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: Hydrogen-Powered Planes?! The Future of Flying Revealed ✈️🔋 (00:32:22)
Welcome to FUN KIDS SCIENCE WEEKLY - REACH FOR THE SKY SPECIAL – the podcast that explores the future of aviation – from the design and sustainability of future planes to the people who keep them flying and make sure our experience special. One of those people is Helen Leadbetter who works for the Civil Aviation Authority as the Zero Emissions Flight & Hydrogen Challenge Lead. I met up with her so she could tell me more about the work she and the CAA do to prepare for a greener future. Here’s Helen Leadbetter, from the Civil Aviation Authority. And Amy and Zac dive into the sustainable side of aviation, both for when aircraft are in service and after they retire. From smart new materials and greener fuels to recycling and reusing.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- OUCH! Cracking the Mystery of Pain 🤕💥 (00:29:17)
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 pain! First up, scientists have cracked the code on how and why we sweat—get ready to be surprised! Then, we’re blasting off to the outer solar system to explore a ground-breaking discovery about the mysterious planet Uranus. And finally, Dan is joined by James Veale, a drilling engineer with the British Antarctic Survey, fresh from Antarctica where he helped recover a million-year-old ice core. Then, we answer your questions! Sean wants to know: How hot the Earth's core is and Dr. Stuart Cohen answers Iris’ question: why does our skin go red when skin is burnt? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Armadillo Lizard. And in Battle of the Sciences, we delve into the science of pain with Laurenz Casser from Sheffield University. What do we learn about? · An fascinating new discovery about Uranus.· We’ll learn how a 1.5-million-year-old ice core reveals Earth’s hidden past.· Why our skin turns red when burnt· The Armadillo Lizard· And in Battle of the Sciences... the science of pain! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: What's The Biggest Volcano in the World? 🌋🔥 (00:16:09)
Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week... Winnie’s curious about how books are made. Tig wants to know what the biggest volcano in the world is. Luke is wondering which snake is the deadliest. Misha’s asking how braces work. Alex has the all-important question… why do humans need to go to the toilet every day? And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode Amy explains what a delta wing is and how different shapes wings can change how planes fly.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- DEEP SEA SECRETS: What Hides Beneath the Waves 🌊🐙 (00:27:54)
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 ocean! First up, scientists have discovered a brand-new species of flying reptile that lived more than 200 million years ago. Then, we take you to Indonesia, where a volcano has erupted, sending a towering ash cloud 11 miles into the sky. And finally, Dan chats with Richard Buggs from Queen Mary University of London and Kew Gardens to learn how Britain's ash trees are fighting back against a devastating fungal disease. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: What happens if you're stung by 100 bees and Dr. Emma Nicholls answers Jessica’s question: How do scientists know dinosaurs had feathers? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Weever fish. And in Battle of the Sciences, oceanographer Alessandro Silvano explains the power of the seas What do we learn about? · A 200 million year old flying reptile species · How Britain's trees are fighting back against a fungi disease· How scientists know dinosaurs had feathers· The Weever fish· And in Battle of the Sciences... what lies beneath the ocean! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- MIDWEEKLY: Why Do We Get Carsick? 🚗 🤢 (00:12:30)
Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week... Ben wonders why shooting stars happen, Keogh’s curious about what water’s made of, and Evie wants to know how birds fly. Lily needs answers about car sickness—and Charlie’s intrigued by what happens when we flinch. And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we take a look at how propellers work...Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- ATTACK OF THE SCREWWORMS: Meet Nature’s Flesh Eating Flies🪰🧠 (00:29:14)
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 life! First, we track down a 65-million-pound satellite that's gone missing in space. Then, we explore an incredible exoplanet image captured by the James Webb Telescope. And finally, biologist, Hannah Vineer from Liverpool University, explains the impact of the flesh eating fly spreading across North America. Then, we answer your questions! Ben wants to know: How do clouds make rain and Dr. Robert Mahen from Leicester University answers William’s question: How do bodies grow? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Musk Ox! And in Battle of the Sciences, philosopher Walter Veit explains the meaning of life. What do we learn about? · A lost £65 million satellite in space · A flesh eating fly causing havoc in North America · How clouds make rain· How YOUR body grows· And in Battle of the Sciences... the meaning of life! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.