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Technology & Engineering for Kids

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We're looking at the ideas and engineering behind the gadgets! You never know, it might inspire you to invent the next must-have thing...

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·15:51

O is for Oil Rigs - Engineer Academy (A to Z of Engineering)

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O is for Oil Rigs - In this episode we learn how the iconic Brent Oil Field Rigs were decommissioned using a wealth of engineering expertise and some seriously enormous cranes and vessels

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·13:20

L is for Light (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

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L is for Light - In this episode we shine a light on the engineering that goes into the design and use of light bulbs and how we manage big lighting systems on the road, stadiums or theatres.

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·04:25

K is for Kinetic (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

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K is for Kinetic - Engineers can make use of the movement in the world to generate new clean sources of energy - from wind and water to the movement of our bodies - even when dancing!

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·05:17

Q is for Quality (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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Quality control is super important before anything goes out to the public, in this episode we find out all about it and how engineers ensure that their work is of the best quality.

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·05:03

J is for Jet Engines (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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J is for Jet Engines - Ready for lift off! In this episode we take a look inside the factory Rolls Royce use to build and test enormous jet engines for commercial and military aircraft.

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·05:48

N is for Nanotechnology (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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N is for Nanotechnology - Engineering isn't only about large structures such as bridges and skyscrapers - Nanotechnology is creating tiny machines, and new materials at the molecular level.

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·12:06

M is for Motorsport (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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M is for motorsport - 3..2..1.. Go! High Tech Engineering is at the heart of Formula 1 Racing - we go inside McClaren to find out more about how engineers help the drivers go the extra mile.

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·05:52

V is for Ventilation (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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V is for Ventilation - We find out how ventilation isn't just about keeping us cool on a hot day, it is an important engineering discipline to keep us safe from fumes, smoke and other particles

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·06:19

T is for Tunnels (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

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T is for Tunnels - We travel through tunnels when we are out and about but don't always think about the engineering behind these structures - we dig in to find out more.

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·05:50

F is for Floating Wind Farms (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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F is for Floating Wind Farms - we dive into the North Sea to learn more about innovative new turbines, that are quick to assemble and which can generate renewable energy.

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·13:46

Z is for Zoo (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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Z is for Zoo - You might not think of a zoo as being a place where engineers are needed but we go wild to find out how they're behind everything from enclosures to visitor centres.

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·05:24

R is for Rollercoasters (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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R is for Rollercoaster - Love them or hate them they're complex machines that rely on engineers to build and safely maintain the structures to keep the fun coming - we find out more

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·15:56

S is for Software (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

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S is for Software - We use computers almost every hour of the day but how do computer programmes actually work? We find our more from software engineers working in the industry.

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·04:01

Welcome to World School (Techno Mum's World School)

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Imagine a future where technology could help create a more equal world.  Imagine a school where you could learn alongside children from every country you can think of.  Welcome to World School where everyone has the same opportunities and where we learn and share resources in a sustainable way.

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·07:25

And Who Puts It All Together? (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this final episode, Robyn talks to the people who put the whole thing together...you might recognise a couple of them, it's the presenters!

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·05:29

Who Runs The Business? (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to Gregory and Matt. They're the bosses at Fun Kids and they're in charge of all the big decisions!

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·05:58

Online and Podcasts (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn finds out all about our fabulous podcasts and online content!

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·07:33

What About Drama and Learn Series? (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to the people behind your favourite series' on the station!

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·06:47

Cha-ching! Making The Station Pay (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to Sam. Sam is Head of Sales at Fun Kids and it's her job to find advertisers, sponsorships and campaigns for the station!

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·06:58

What's Going On Out There? (Inside The Radio Station )

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn's talks about how newsrooms operate at Radio Stations!

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·06:50

Who Chooses The Music? (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn speaks to Bern, who decides what music is played on the station!

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·05:55

Who Decides What You Hear? (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to Lloydie, the Fun Kids Programme Controller. He's responsible for deciding what you hear on the station!

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·06:24

Studios, Computers, and Racks Room (Inside The Radio Station)

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn finds out all about the tech and engineering behind the radio station!

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·06:45

Let's Explore The Building (Inside The Radio Station)

About this episode

What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn shows you round the Fun Kids HQ and says hello to some of the lovely people who work there!

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·03:59

So What Is Sports Engineering? (Techno Mum's Sports Technology)

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Sam’s enjoying the summer of sport.  He’s wondering what it would be like to be a sports engineer and be behind the changes that make a difference to competitors and spectators.

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·05:12

Smarter Clothing (Techno Mum's Sports Technology)

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – it seems you find it everywhere - right down to the shirt on the athlete’s back…

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·05:24

It's A Goal (Techno Mum's Sports Technology)

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – and how it helps officials make the right call when action comes right down to the line.

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·06:58

Blades (Techno Mum's Sports Technology)

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and is finding out how technology and sport are linked.  He’s seen some videos of Paralympians using running blades and is keen to find out more.

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·03:51

Cameras At The Games (Techno Mum's Sports Technology)

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and is finding out how technology and sport are linked.  He’s noticed that there are lots of different cameras catching the action and mum helps him take a closer look.

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·04:40

Delivery - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 10

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Holly and Jack have come a long way since they came up with the idea for a new vacuum cleaner.  Now they’re thinking about the best ways to get their product to consumers – after all they have to deliver!

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·04:32

It's All About Advertising - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 9

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Holly and Jack have been working hard coming up with the idea for their SuperSlurper vacuum cleaner. Now they’re coming up with a plan for an exciting TV advert to target the right consumers.        

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·04:44

It's All About Retailing - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 8

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Holly and Jack are having a think about the best place to sell their amazing new vacuum cleaner - online or on the high street; and which website or shop would be best for the people that want to buy it?

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·05:21

It's All About Storytelling - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 7

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Holly and Jack have come a long way since they decided to make a better vacuum cleaner. But they still need to think about what they’ll say to their potential customers to make them as excited about the new design as they are.

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·04:11

It's All About Price And Promotion - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 6

About this episode

When you’re going to launch a new product, one of the most important things to think about is price. You need to think about how much it costs to make, the sort of people that might buy it and how much profit you want to make. There’s a lot to think about.

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·04:29

Product And Place - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 5

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To sell a new product, people have to know about it, and that means putting it in the right place at the right time – and at the right price.  Jack and Holly have a think about how they’d market their new design.

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·04:45

In The Know - There's Got To Be A Better Way Episode 4

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A product won’t be successful if no one wants it.  And the only way to find out what people want – and what they don’t, is to ask them!  Holly and Jack continue their quest to design a better vacuum cleaner.

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·04:37

Dirt, Dust and Allergens - There's Got to be a Better Way Episode 1

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There’s more to dust than meets the eye – it comes from a multitude of sources and as well as looking dirty, it can also cause allergic reactions.  Jack and Holly find out more.

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·03:08

Techno Mum's Tech Trivia - Will It Last?

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is DURABILITY.

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·02:51

Techno Mum: I saw a news report about the new railway being built under London. How do they dig tunnels for trains without them collapsing?

About this episode
Ep 15 – Digging tunnels involves some very specialised engineers, and how they dig tunnels depends upon what they have to tunnel through. Techno Mum explains how we use Tunnel Boring machines to dig underground tunnels!

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·02:16

Techno Mum: Can you explain how engineers can help in emergencies like with what happened in the Philippines?

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Ep 14 – After a natural disaster, there may be many things that need rebuilding or solving, and engineers are great at coming up with solutions to solve these problems – in fact that’s their job! Techno Mum explains exactly what engineers can do in situations like these!

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·02:16

Techno Mum: My dad’s watch powers itself just by him moving his hand around. How does that work?

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Ep 13 – As technology changes, we no longer have to wind up small knob on the side of the watches for them to work. Techno Mum tells us all about kinetic energy, the energy of motion, and how that can power our watches!

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·01:54

Techno Mum: My mum always tells me sleeping is important to recharge our batteries. So is recharging a phone or a tablet like the gadget sleeping?

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Ep 12 – When you charge a battery, you can still use it, but when we sleep, we don’t do anything else, in this way it is more like when we’re eating and recharging your energy. Techno Mum explains exactly how we recharge batteries!

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·02:05

Techno Mum: I recently got a tablet for my birthday. How does it know when I’m touching the screen?

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Ep 11 – Although tablets may look pretty thin, they’re like a sandwich made up of a stack of layers. Techno Mum tells us all about how these layers can tell when we’re touching the screen!

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·02:24

Techno Mum: My friend said there’s loads of junk floating around in space. Is that true and how much is there?

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Ep 10 – Not everything floating around Earth is ‘junk’ – in fact lots of it is very important for our everyday lives. Techno Mum tells us all about the satellites in Space and explains what they do!

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·02:48

Techno Mum: Can you tell me how much faster the internet might get in the future?

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Ep 9 – Have you ever had to wait for something to load really slowly while you’re on the internet? Techno Mum explains why some things on the internet take a bit longer to load than others!

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·05:21

AI In Future Energy (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App explore what the electricity grid of the future may look like and how smart batteries and electricity storage can help meet spikes in demand and also test an AI massage chair that feels your stress and melts it away!

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·05:07

AI In Energy (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI is transforming the energy sector - from predicting power usage, helping us save energy and even capturing carbon. They explore the benefits and tricky challenges and showcase a toothbrush that uses AI to perfect your brushing style.

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·04:58

AI & Space (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App blast off to explore how AI helps us explore space - from robot astronauts and exoplanet hunters to smart mission planning and space weather prediction. They also showcase a real-world wearable AI navigation belt for the visually impaired.

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·05:23

AI & The Environment (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App explore how AI can help save the environment - from protecting forests and animals to cutting waste and fighting climate change. They also check out AI-powered companion dolls that help care elderly people.

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·05:52

AI Uses In Society (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina Ventura and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our society - from healthcare and transportation to education and entertainment and discover a smart mattress and pillow that uses sensors and AI to improve sleep and reduce snoring.

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·05:05

AI Uses In Our Homes (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our homes, from voice assistants and robot vacuums to smart fridges and energy-saving devices and discover AI-powered skate shoes that adapt to your walking style for a smoother stroll.

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·06:11

So What Is AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App enter the world of Artificial Intelligence to see how it learns from data.

As part of our everyday lives, they think about ethical aspects as well as the challenges of powering all these smart machines sustainably.

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·05:04

AI In The Energy Grid (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App explore how the National Grid is being transformed by AI, with smart systems that balance electricity demand in real time. They also showcase a grill that cooks dinner using algorithms instead of aprons.

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·11:10

Winners Podcast - What Would You Create With AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

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Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions.

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