Why Are Planets Round?

2022/2/19

27:44

How would aliens communicate with us, and how will we find out if they do?  NASA and SETI scientist Ann Marie Cody joins us to chat more about how she finds signals from other planets, and how an intelligent race might contact us! We dive deep under the oceans to find out about the dinosaurs that existed under the sea in a herd in Age of the Dinosaurs. And we catch up with Professor Hallux who takes us through some of the amazing medical professionals that help save lives, this week we are learning about anaesthetists! A deadly wasp that is used by farmers is the subject of this weeks Dangerous Dan and in Science in the News, we hear exactly what is going on this week in the world of Science! This week we find out about what the James Webb telescope has captured so far!

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How much does the sky weigh?

2022/2/26

30:35

Why can't we see in the dark? How do we make something hotter than the sun? Dr Hannah Willet joins us to tell us about how she is making a reactor 6 times hotter than the sun and what this means for the future of energy. We take to the skies in age of the dinosaurs to discover how dinosaurs first gained flight! And we catch up with Professor Hallux who takes us through some of the amazing medical professionals that help save lives, this week its about what happens when you get your appendix removed! The Abelisaur is the subject of this weeks Dangerous Dan and in Science in the News, we hear why a dog kennel has sold for 32k and another theory on how the dinosaurs died!

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Why Are We Putting Bats in Recording Studios?

2022/3/5

29:18

How does a rocket take off? Honourees of the Blavatnik Awards Anja Schmidt and Sonja Vernes chat to us about their amazing work on volcanos and climate change and what we can learn from putting bats in recording studios! We learn about the eating habits of carnivores and herbivores in the Jurassic Period in Age of the Dinosaurs! And we open wide when we catch up with Professor Hallux who takes us through some of the amazing medical professionals that help save lives, this week its about what happens when you go to the dentist! A poisonous rat is the subject of Dangerous Dan and in Science in the News, we hear about a new found duck billed dinosaur and a plastic bill that every country will be using!

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What's happening in our SOLAR SYSTEM in 2024?🛸🚀

2024/1/6

25:01

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Dhara Patel, from the National Space Centre, all about what we can expect to see in space in 2024

Dan explains why 2023 was one of the hottest ever on record, why the UK's first space-port will be in the Shetland Islands & answers your questions about why we can a star shining even after it's burnt out?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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Science Weekly 2023: The BEST Science of the Year!

2023/12/30

49:50

It's the end of 2023, and Earth has completed another calendar orbit around the sun. A lot of science has happened in that time! Let us reflect...

In this special edition of Science Weekly, Dan revisits conversations with four brilliant guests from 2023. We have Ted Melville about how he got into rocket building, and his team's journey to the World Space modelling Championships! Amy Meek, founder of Kids Against Plastic, tells us all about her mission to look after the environment! Anna Horleston, Planetary Seismologist speaks all NASA’s InSight Mars Mission – which will help us figure out just what Mars is made of! Last but not least Mike Gunton and Tim Walker from the BBC Natural History Unit who were the big brains behind Prehistoric Planet.

Techno Mum explains how digital cameras work & Microbes Bene and Mal look at the ethical dilemmas behind if we to ever gain x-ray vision! Rockets, Dinosaurs, and all manners of science await in this glorious review of a spectacular year for science. Have yourself a happy new year! 

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Will AI eventually TAKE OVER the WORLD?🤖

2023/12/25

27:18

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Mike Wooldridge about his Christmas Lecture for the Royal Institution all about AI & what the future holds for humans and robots alike?

Dan explains all about last week's meteor shower & answers your questions about will we ever know how stars there are in space?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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Will we ever be to LIVE on ANOTHER PLANET?🪐

2023/12/16

25:49

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Ed Turner, from the National Space Centre, all about Beagle 2 and what we've learnt from it 20 years on.

Dan explains all about the skull of a seamonster that was found in Dorset & answers your questions about will we ever be able to live on another planet?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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How Science is preparing for FOOTBALL on the MOON🌕🌙

2023/12/9

21:34

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Erim Ali, winner of the Lunar Football Kit competition, to explain what went into her designs for the first ever Moon United kit?

Dan explains how a school in Sheffield is fighting the battle against pollution & answers your questions about why we cry and why copper wires glow when they get hot?

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An ASTEROID is coming to the UK!☄️

2023/12/2

21:44

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Eddie Murray, a Bison Ranger based in Herne Bay about Kent's latest wildlife conservation project

Dan explains why an asteroid is coming to the UK, why we could soon be flying with zero emissions & answers your questions about how water affects our body and our senses.

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How Science CHANGED the WORLD!🌎

2023/11/25

20:56

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Robert Winston, one of Britain's most famous scientists about his new book The Story of Science

Dan explains all about zebra sharks and answers your questions on how mobile phones work?

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Could we be CLOSE to finding ALIEN LIFE?👽

2023/11/17

23:38

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Mike Darch fron the National Space Centre about whether we could be closer than ever to finding alien life! 

Dan explains why the dinosaurs could've roamed our very streets here in the UK and answers your questions on why we can't see Oxygen particles?

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How DRAWING could SAVE THE WORLD?!🌎

2023/11/10

24:38

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to climate expert Emma Reynolds about the science behind climate change and her amazing book, Drawn To Change the World! 

Dan explains why the number of jellyfish in the UK is increasing and answers your questions on what our planet would be like without all the oceans?

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Is this a BIRD with a SWORD for a BEAK?! PLUS, how to upcycle for this Christmas!!!

2023/11/4

22:32

Welcome aboard, space explorers! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to author Vashti Hardy all about the ways we can be more sustainable for Christmas time with her amazing book, Santa's Marvellous Mechanical Workshop! 

UK astronauts will be heading back into orbit! Tim Peake went up into space ten years ago, and finally four UK astronauts will be exploring the cosmos! Dan's figured out how light bulbs work and why we breath automatically, and we learn about a sword fighting bird in Dangerous Dan. En garde!

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We're searching for YOUR ideas with Dragon's Den's Deborah Meaden! 👩‍🔧

2023/10/28

25:36

The skies are calling! It must be time to head into Dan's spaceship and head off into SPACE! We have Dragon's Den star and entrepreneur Deborah Meaden chatting to Dan this week all about the Everyday Engineering Competition. The Royal Academy of Engineering have teamed up with Deborah to find the most brilliant, inventive and sustainable feats of engineering from you and anyone who thinks they've got an amazing idea to make everyday life better! Winners will be voted for on National Engineering Day, 1st November. Find out everything you need to know about the Everyday Engineering competition here!

You'd like to know why spicy food tastes hot even when it's cold, we learn about a very crafty critter with a TERRIFYING name, and scientists are looking at a brand new supernova! 

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DEADLY WITCH HAIR and an ARMY of CRUSTACEANS!

2023/10/22

23:10

How can an army of crustaceans help climate change? Why do leaves change colour in autumn? Technology expert Maggie Philbin is chatting all about Europe Code Week and all the fun ways you can get involved, we hear about how copying and printing works with Techno Mum and how music can help astronauts in Deep Space High!

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Dan challenges Radzi Chinyanganya to a SCIENCE FACT OFF!!!

2023/10/14

32:25

We're chatting to actual factual fact expert Radzi Chinyanganya all about his new book, Radzi's Incredible Facts! Radzi is here to chat about some of his favourite facts from the book, including why our brains are so amazing and how old you'll be when you've lived for a billion seconds! Buying a 31.7 birthday cake has never been so difficult...

A company has been FINED for leaving rubbish in space, we take a close look at a venomous underwater snake, and your questions are answered - this week, they're on how our stomachs digest food and what would happen if the Sun CRASHED into the Earth! 

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Studying the MYSTERIOUS storms of Neptune...

2023/10/7

26:41

We're boarding our rocket ship to Neptune this week! Professor Patrick Irwin from the University of Oxford is here to chat to Dan all about his research on the dark spots on Neptune. First discovered in the 1980s with new space faring technology, the spots can now be studied from Earth. This is no easy feat - they disappear and reappear all the time. And yet, Patrick and his team have made great strides in solving this science mystery! 

Dangerous Dan takes us to a terrifying plant in South America known as the Devil's Trumpets (pretty appropriate name if you ask me), you'll find out how big infinity REALLY IS, and NASA's James Webb telescope is picking up signs of life among the distant stars and planets! 

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What would happen to you inside a BLACK HOLE?

2023/9/28

26:01

Dan is here once again with his special research rocket ship to take you into the depths of space, and we'll be spending some time with the animals down on Earth too! Conservationist and wildlife expert Lizzie Daly is here this week to tell you how you can make a difference and do your part to help animals. She's talking about the Actions for Animals Guide, a list of 50 simple actions that foster coexistence between animals and people!

Samples from the most DANGEROUS rock in the solar system have been collected in a capsule, there's been a big discovery in dark matter, and you'll find out what happens if you go inside a black hole... all that and more to come!

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Diving with SHARKS with Eloise from Deadly Mission Shark!

2023/9/23

26:36

Put on your scuba gear, we're going below the waves this week to check out some sharks! Eloise is a shark expert who went to the Bahamas with Steve Backshall, to study sharks and their environment for CBBC's Deadly Mission Shark. Sharks have a bad reputation, but do they deserve it? It's important that our animals are safe and protected, and Eloise has some ideas on how we can all help. 

In science news there's a dinosaur skeleton for sale in Paris, you'll find out how weather forecasts work when Dan answers your listener questions, and a tiny caterpillar is capable of a whole lot of destruction in Dangerous Dan! 

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A SECRET PLANET might exist in OUR Solar System!!!

2023/9/16

27:33

Welcome, Science Explorer! Ready to get clued up on all the amazing maths, chemistry, physics and general awesomeness that surrounds us this week? Yes? Then let's get into it! 

Astronomy expert Colin Stuart writes books about some interesting science conundrums, such as how we could live on Mars or travel backwards in time. Dan wants to know how he comes up with such brilliant questions, and how we might go about researching and answering them! 

Staying close to home for Dangerous Dan, you'll meet a yellow-tailed scorpion and find out their history in the UK! Your science questions are answered (why IS water see-through?) and NASA's James Webb telescope might have found a sign of life on a distant planet! 

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Rocket Safety 101 and why our giraffes need protecting!

2023/9/9

27:44

Welcome aboard the Science Weekly rocket! Dan is your captain and the destination is the far corners of the galaxy! 

Climate expert Nicola Davies is here to talk about the unique ways in which animals will be affected by climate change. Her new book, Protecting the Planet: The Season of Giraffes, is on the shortlist for this year’s Children's Writing on Nature and Conservation Awards! She's telling Dan all about climate change from a giraffe's point of view, and what we can do to help these beautiful animals as we all try and slow down the effects of climate change. 

You've been sending in your science questions, and this week you'll find out how to stay safe in a rocket and how your body fights viruses! There's updates on rockets in Science in the News, and Dangerous Dan features a seed from South East Asia's Pangium Edule plant that can make you DELIRIOUS!  

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DARK MATTER... what is it? Could the Euclid Mission help us to understand it?

2023/9/2

26:30

If you've ever wondered how the universe works, you are not alone. In fact, this is a question humanity has been trying to answer since... forever! One huge science mystery is dark matter. We can tell it's there because of the way light bends around in space, and scientists think it could hold the key to many science secrets. That's why the Euclid Mission is underway to study dark matter in the universe, and Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre is here to tell us all about it! 

You've been asking away and Dan has been doing some science digging to answer your questions! How do time zones work, and what's a blue supermoon? And WHAT is a zombie worm?! Listen to find out! 

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You could play football ON THE MOON! 🌑

2023/8/26

28:56

All aboard the rocket ship into space! It's that time of the week where Dan ventures out and finds all the science secrets lurking around the universe. This week, Sophie Harker from the Institution of Engineering and Technology is telling us how we could play football on the moon! There's a lunar rule book full of ways to adapt to the harsh conditions of space, AND if you're 4-13 years old you can design the official Moon United football kit! For your chance to have your design chosen as the winner, enter here.

India made history with the first moon mission to land on the South Pole of the moon, you want to know if there are colours we can't see (and how do we know if there are?), and there's a deadly mushroom with a VERY cool name in Dangerous Dan. Destroying Angel, I think I saw them at Glastonbury...

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A new app designed for ELEPHANTS!

2023/8/19

25:28

Welcome along to your weekly trip around the solar system! Dr Lisa Yon from the University of Nottingham is telling us all about a brand new app being used by elephant enclosures to help their keepers understand how they're feeling and what their health is like. Broken trunk? There's an app for that! 

In science news, Harrison Ford has yet ANOTHER animal named after him! First an ant and then a snake, Harrison is now the namesake of a new species of snake in Peru. We also set out to answer some of your questions, like why are yawns contagious? You better not be yawning listening to this! 

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Eight year old Aneeshwar Kunchala has a new CBeebies Science show with Steve Backshall!

2023/8/12

25:50

We're skipping the rocket this week and heading into the landscapes of Earth to see what creatures we can find! Aneeshwar Kunchala has a new show out Monday 14th August on CBeebies - Steve and Aneeshwar Go Wild! Find out how Aneeshwar began studying the natural world and what it was like working with legend Steve Backshall on this brand new series! 

Sticking with weird and wonderful creatures, scientists have discovered an ancient whale MUCH bigger than the blue whale that lived over 39 million years ago! Plus, a very sticky situation arises in Dangerous Dan with one very resourceful spider... all that AND MORE to come! 

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BONUS: The Space Programme

2023/8/6

08:50

Have you heard our series, The Space Programme? 

Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story of a soon-to-be child-astronaut.

Hear The Space Programme every Friday from 4pm on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, and as a podcast too. 

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How YOU can help the environment - by counting butterflies!!! 🦋

2023/8/5

27:07

Say hi to a butterfly! This week, Dan's chatting to Zoe Randal all about the butterfly count. Each Summer, we are encouraged to look around us, counting these gorgeous insects and checking what type of butterfly they are. From this, butterfly experts can figure out the health of the environment! 

In science news, orcas are getting rowdy with fishing boats off the coast of Spain - or are they just playing? You've been sending in your questions too, and this week they're on why we get itchy skin and how coal can turn into a diamond! 

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A miracle material worn by Formula 1 drivers and astronauts!

2023/7/29

22:30

What's the link between race car drivers and astronauts? Emma Mosley from the National Space Centre is here to chat all about it! From suits to cameras, missions to space have inspired breakthrough technology in the racing field. 

Dan reports on some recent science news, such as the human-caused temperature rises in Europe, the Euclid mission to try and figure out how much dark matter is in the universe, and the river Seine in France becoming clean enough to swim in again! 

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BEWARE : TOXIC SLIME!

2023/7/22

24:48

Yes you heard us! This slime is so deadly it can even kill... We find out how archaeologists dig up their treasures with expert Letty Ingray, in the news we hear about how these extreme temperatures will soon be normal. We take a trip to space to hear more about the weather across the solar system, and how exactly money works with Techno Mum. And as always we will be answering your questions, this week its what is sleep paralysis - and why do sharks have so many teeth? 

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Particularly poisonous pufferish 🐡 and how we can keep our oceans clean!

2023/7/15

26:33

This week, you and Dan are setting sail to take a closer look at what's in the sea! Amy Meek, returning guest of the podcast and founder of Kids Against Plastic, tells us all about her mission to look after the environment and what inspired her to start this incredible initiative.

You've been asking away, and Dan has some answers - why does ice sometimes make a cracking noise when you put it in water, and how DO we see? Once we've learnt about what not to put in the ocean, we discover a pufferfish with a very dangerous trait... all that and more to come in this week's Science Weekly!

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Time moved FIVE TIMES SLOWER at the beginning of the universe!

2023/7/8

25:23

Welcome aboard your journey around the solar system! We've got an ocean expert on this week. Loren Hiller from the Marine Stewardship Council is chatting to Dan all about the effects we have on our oceans and why it's so important to take good care of them! 

Moving up into the stars, scientists have used black holes to look at the early universe. They've observed some pretty cool stuff - it turns out time used to be five times slower in the first billion years of the universe! 

You'll be transported to a very dangerous island in Dangerous Dan, and your questions are answered - why do our stomachs make noise, and how does our body heal itself? It's all here in this week's Science Weekly!

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Become a scientist at the Summer Science Exhibition!

2023/7/1

34:36

Happy Saturday! Dan's here to tell you everything that's going on in the world of science. Carlos Frenk is here to tell you all about the wonderful science activities going on next week for the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, including a chance to conduct your own experiments! Carlos is an astronomer, so Dan also found out some of the biggest unanswered questions of the universe that he'd like to answer...

In science news, white spots might help monarch butterflies migrate and an app can care for elephants. You've been sending in your questions and this week they're on why salt makes us thirsty and why eye colours are different, and the WEIRDEST WORM on the PLANET makes a gruesome appearance in Dangerous Dan! 

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Eco-friendly space travel is closer than we think!

2023/6/24

29:32

It's a Saturday, and you know what that means! You're here to whizz around the solar system with Dan, and soon you could be in a reusable spacecraft! Our guest on the Science Weekly podcast this week is space expert Catherine Muller from the National Space Centre, here to chat all about the new Boeing Starliner! Hear about its development, what NASA plans to do with it, and what the future holds for climate friendly space travel. 

You wanted to know why you sneeze when you look at the sun and why onions make you cry, and be warned, there's a very stinky bird in Dangerous Dan... 

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It's all about ROCKETS with Ted Melville from Rocketry Team GB!

2023/6/17

31:13

Usually Dan is the one chatting about rockets and jetting off around the solar system, but this week we have a very special guest on the podcast to chat about rocketry! Ted Melville is here to talk about how he got into rocket building, and his team's journey to the World Spacemodeling Championships in Austin, Texas! Along with Charlie and Wilfred, these three teens from the East Anglian Rocketry Society will fly over to the US to compete in a host of rocket builds. 

Dan's answering your questions about teeth and planets and we learn about a very stinky defence mechanism in Dangerous Dan!

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How to care for the planet with 7 year old Moksha Roy!

2023/6/10

31:53

Welcome to your weekly guide to all things science! Dan is focusing on planet Earth in this week's episode, with young UN representative Moksha Roy who tells us all about her work with the UN, how countries can achieve their own eco-friendly goals, and how you at home can help make a difference! 

Also to come, a butterfly has seemingly come back from extinction and one of Saturn's moons is gushing out a HUUUGE jet of water! 

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How Many CUPCAKES can a BEAR EAT AT ONCE?!

2023/6/3

29:57

A very hungry bear ransacked a cupcake shop in this weeks Science in the News - and its a very BUG themed episode with a beautiful yet DEADLY moth being the centre of Dangerous Dan, AND we speak to Daniel Clark from the Story Museum who is creating a brand new exhibit on climate change and... ANTS! We answer your science questions, such as why is the centre of the earth hot- and head to space with the team from Deep Space High!

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EVERYTHING you need to know about SPAAACE!

2023/5/27

34:24

Dan is back on his spacecraft and you're invited to travel ALL around the universe in this very spacey episode! 

Izzie Clarke, presenter and space expert, is here to tell Dan all about her new book, Everyday STEM Science - Space! Izzie can teach you how to discover the role space plays in our daily lives, with facts, stories, and experiments to try at home!

Plus, we're taking a look at a particularly slimy fish in Dangerous Dan, and you guys asked some great questions this week - what's the deal with poisonous frogs? 

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We're chatting DINOSAURS with Prehistoric Planet!

2023/5/20

31:09

Hey hey hey, welcome to your weekly trip around the solar system! This episode Dan's chatting to Mike Gunton and Tim Walker, two people who work on David Attenborough's new series of Prehistoric Planet! Find out how we can recreate dinosaurs visually, and breathe new life into what we know about these past beasts. 

Dan's also answering your most burning science questions - this week, it's all about what Mars is made out of and why you may not always remember your dreams... it's all to come in this week's episode! 

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Can YOU eat 5000 YEAR OLD CHEESE?!

2023/5/13

27:38

Exploring the future that lies beyond Earth, or investigating the history of our planet down below - we've got it all in this week's episode! 

Archaeologist Miranda Evans is here to talk to us all about cheesemaking over 5,000 years ago! It turns out being lactose intolerant was super common back then, and studying the dishes which held the cheese tells us a LOT about how it was made and used! 

Dan's got your questions to answer too! Can you sneeze with your eyes open, and why do we have different languages? 

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BONUS: New series, Badger and The Blitz

2023/5/8

09:42

A story of love and hope, inspired by the real-life events of World War II.

When Jack’s dog and best friend Badger finds her life on the line, he must act fast to save her.

An act of survival becomes an adventure, as they journey across war-torn London to find the one person who can help them. But when Jack is evacuated from the city, he’s alone once more until his love for Badger drives him back home to find his beloved friend.

But has he arrived too late to save her?

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Jupiter's icy moons and how we're going to explore them!

2023/5/6

29:37

This week, Claire Medhurst is on the show to tell Dan about her experience at the JUICE launch! No, we're not flinging some Tropicana into the atmosphere - that name stands for Jupiter's Icy Moons Explorer! What insights can we gain about our solar system from exploring Jupiter's moons? Claire explains all. 

Learn about a dino with a rather large nose in Dangerous Dan, and find out why sunflowers turn to face the sun! 

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Amazing Robots, Mind-Blowing Space Facts and Martian Mysteries!

2023/4/29

26:39

How can we help Robots to interact with the world around them? Enter Thomas Thuruthel, biorobotics expert who is helping robots to grip objects - we answer your questions too, this week we find out what exactly a light year is! We spin the wheel learn more about an amazing engineering feat and the Deep Space High crew are back on Mars exploring the organic materials that are found there. 

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BONUS: National Trust Kids' Podcast – Ranger Rae and The Wildlifers

2023/4/25

14:48

I wanted to share with you a brand new episode of a podcast we’ve been working on at Fun Kids. 

It’s called the National Trust Kids’ Podcast. 

Take a listen – and if you like what you hear, remember to follow the podcast wherever you’re listening to this.

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What is NASA's plan for the moon?

2023/4/22

28:54

Happy Earth Day! This week, Dan is chatting to an expert on lunar bases Ed Turner from the National Space Centre! The moon, like many celestial objects, is not the most inhabitable place for humans. This means there are challenges we need to overcome - where do we land? How long can we last there? And how can we protect ourselves from DEADLY magnetosphere radiation? 

Dan's answering your questions too, and this time they're all about animals! Find out what the most deadliest and longest living creatures are on planet Earth. Dangerous Dan warns us of a small sperm whale which can use its own poo to make an escape - yes, you heard that right - and we delve into some amazing science news. Did you know you can look at a 3D map of Mars? It's all here in this week's episode! 

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Putting the fun in fun-gi and some hair on a frog!

2023/4/15

29:38

Are fungi just misunderstood marvels of nature? Jassy Drakulic, mycologist and fungus expert, chats to Dan about how interesting and complex fungi really are! 

Dan's been doing his homework for your science questions - this week, we find out if electric cars are good for the planet and what a blood moon is! 

Then, travel to Central Africa to pay a certain hairy amphibian a visit. Hang on, it can do what with its bones? 

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We're going BACK TO THE MOON and are ALIENS IN CONTACT?

2023/4/8

24:55

Ever wonder what your pet is thinking, Jess French joins us to chat all about the connection we have with our furry (and not so furry) friends! We look at the strange signals coming from planet that could contain life... and meet the 4 astronauts taking us back to the moon. We spin the wheel of engineering again this week and head to Mars with Deep Space High to find out how to make the best rovers for the temperature. 

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A lizard that shoots BLOOD from its EYES?!

2023/4/1

27:42

Welcome to a brand new Fun Kids Science Weekly! 

Dan is chatting to Shini Somara this week. She's an engineering expert and has a book coming out all about the cool things engineers have done. With illustrations and a haven of science information, Engineers Making A Difference is one to look out for! You might see it in your secondary school, as Shini's book is being donated to schools across the UK. 

Your questions are answered - are hyena laughs a stereotype? - and Dangerous Dan delves into an awesome lizard with a fancy name and a deadly party trick. All that and SO MUCH MORE in this week's episode! 

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The engineering MARVEL of bionic limbs!

2023/3/25

26:01

Hey hey hey, welcome to the Fun Kids Science Weekly! Dan is here with Patrick Kane to teach you all about bionic limbs - that's limbs that are engineered for people who are missing limbs or limb function! Patrick has a book out called Human 2.0, where you can find out all about the amazing feats of medical engineering that help people using technology. 

You'll also find out about the biggest and brightest star in the observable universe, why men go bald, and an OUTER SPACE DUST STORM! Leave Earth for half an hour and join Dan in his trip around the solar system! 

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Why do we need to sleep and what's in the night sky above us when we do?

2023/3/18

36:43

Greetings, Earthling! If you have intercepted this signal, congratulations! You're about to launch off Earth and take a trip around the solar system... and BEYOND! 

In this week's Science Weekly, astronomer Mark Thompson is talking to Dan about the night sky and sleeping! What questions should we be asking about space - why is the universe expanding? Are we truly alone in the universe, or could there be an alien science podcast out there? Mark tells all. 

Your science questions are being answered! This week, you can find out why car windows fog up and why boomerangs come back to us after we throw them. Plus, Professor Pulsar has signed you up for a brand new class all about Mars, so I hope you brought your notebook. Attendance will be taken!

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Why are dinosaurs missing their heads?!

2023/3/11

31:54

It's another Fun Kids Science Weekly! This week, Dan is chatting to expert on the history of science and the natural world, Iszi Thompson! Iszi explains how famous scientists used to believe in magic and gives Dan some strange facts about dinosaur skulls going missing...

Dan reports on a robot arm which can remove space debris in Science in the News, Dangerous Dan warns of an exceptionally dangerous plant, and while the students at Deep Space High are on holiday Professor Pulsar is wondering if pets can go to space! Don't get any ideas...

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The Flying Scotsman steam train turns 100!

2023/3/4

28:08

Would you like to join Dan for a quick trip around the solar system? You would? Well, let's GO! 

This week, Dan is chatting to Karen Bennett about the famous steam-powered locomotive, The Flying Scotsman! This train celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and Karen is here to tell you everything you need to know about the celebrations and the science. 

In Dangerous Dan, you'll learn about a TERRIFYING type of weather that will make the UK seem like a tropical paradise... and discover how conservationists are boosting the population of a rather large frog in Science in the News! 

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A GIANT 3D tongue used for chocolate experiments!!!

2023/2/25

36:19

It's another episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, so of course Dan is chatting to another science EXPERT!

This week it's food scientist Anwesha Sarkar from the University of Leeds, who has done research on the yummiest of snacks - CHOCOLATE! Find out how a model tongue was used in experiments and how science could elevate this sweet treat. 

In Dangerous Dan, be wary of the boa... and find out how craters are formed and how many exist on planet Earth with Professor Pulsar and Sam in another episode of Deep Space High! 

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The element with an UNBELIEVABLE origin!

2023/2/18

28:36

It's Saturday! No packed lunch, no school bells, just another fact-filled episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly. 

This week Dan's chatting to Helen Bell, co-author of The Extraordinary Book That Invents Itself! Find out how you can create a whole bunch of experiments and inventions at home, plus hear about how young people have changed the world with their inventions! 

Learn about the unlikely way in which an element was discovered in Dangerous Dan, then later join Professor Pulsar as he explains one of the most beautiful Earthly phenomena - the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis. 

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The green comet that visits once every 50,000 YEARS

2023/2/11

26:29

Hello hello hello, class is in session! In this week's episode, Dan chats to astronomy expert Hayley Smith all about C/2023 E3 (ZTF) - otherwise known as the 'green comet'! Where does the comet get its colour from, can we predict its journey, and is there still a chance to witness it? 

In Dangerous Dan, face the terrifying so-called 'cow killer' wasp! Professor Pulsar is here too, to teach you all about fluid dynamics! What is a fluid, anyway...?

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The AMAZING Journeys of Animals!

2023/2/4

25:56

Happy Saturday, it's another Fun Kids Science Weekly! 

In this episode, Dan chats to animal expert Philippa Forrester on her new book, Amazing Animal Journeys! Find out about Philippa's own experience with animals, including an unlikely orca sighting. 

In the coolest school above us all, Professor Pulsar teaches us that storms are one of the reasons we can live on Earth! Dangerous Dan introduces us to a truly terrifying airborne reptile, and Engineer Academy delivers another lesson on the A-Z of engineering! GET LISTENING! 

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NUCLEAR FUSION and deadly birds...

2023/1/28

32:47

In THIS fantastic spacey episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan chats to a member of the lab who managed to briefly recreate the energy of the SUN, Annie Kritcher all the way from California! Find out what this could mean for the future of energy! 

Travel to Deep Space High to discover why precipitation is so important, and listen to an account of one of the most dangerous birds... all that and MORE in this week's journey through science! 

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Keeping Cool with SNOT BUBBLES and a Big NASA Update!

2023/1/21

32:31

This week Dan is chatting to Anna Horleston, Planetary Seismologist all about the recent information from NASA's InSight Mars Mission - which will help us figure out just what Mars is made of! We also find out the gross way that Echidnas keep cool in Australia - the clue is in the title!

In Dangerous Dan we learn about the DEADLY rushing waters of 'Angel Falls' in Venezuela, and Engers is back with another round of engineering education, and Deep Space High is Minerals!

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How to bring back extinct animals... and FART SCIENCE!!!

2023/1/14

31:06

This week Dan is chatting to natural world expert and science advisor to Beano, Helen Pilcher! Are scientists trying to bring back woolly mammoths?! How are they going about this? Helen tackles this and other prolific scientific mysteries, such as... the optimal fart noise according to maths. Ground-breaking stuff! 

In Dangerous Dan we learn about the DREADED decompression sickness of diving, Engers is back with another round of engineering education, and Deep Space High is schooling us on earthquakes and volcanoes! 

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How do dogs know what we're feeling?

2023/1/7

35:21

Happy New Year, it's a brand new episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly! We've got tons of cool science to kick off 2023. This week, Dan chats to animal expert Clara Wilson on how dogs can tell when we're stressed, and where this research could lead in the future! 

School is in session with another episode of Deep Space High, where we learn all about Earth's core. We welcome a new show to Science Weekly - the A to Z of Engineering! What letter will we be learning about this week? It all depends on the spinning wheel... all that and more in this episode! 

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Science Weekly 2022: The BEST Science of the Year!

2022/12/31

56:58

It's the end of 2022, and Earth has completed another calendar orbit around the sun. A lot of science has happened in that time! Let us reflect...

In this special edition of Science Weekly, Dan revisits conversations with four brilliant guests from 2022. We have Jon Lomberg, astronomy artist and designer of the Golden Record aboard the Voyager spacecraft! Insect expert George McGavin is next, followed by Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre on the first stars in the universe! Last but not least Steve Backshall, animal expert and starring in CBBC's Deadly 60, chats to Dan about his live show all about the ocean. 

Curious Kate ponders how smart grids work, and a NEW feature begins as we welcome Mrs Higgs Boson and Professor Pulsar from Deep Space High to Science Weekly! Space, animals, and all manners of science await in this glorious review of a spectacular year for science. Have yourself a happy new year! 

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What makes you want to dance?

2022/12/24

27:55

Ho to the power of three, it's a Christmas Eve episode of Science Weekly! This week Dan chats to neuroscientist Daniel Cameron about what makes us move... can a rhythm inspire a dance? How about low frequencies? And why is dancing something human beings love to do?? It's not like eating, which keeps us alive. Do we just do it for fun? Or is there something else going on...

Dangerous Dan reveals the sinister side of the beloved and festive mistletoe, Tom tells his sister Curious Kate all about the clever abilities of electric vehicles, and Santamory examines the aerodynamics needed for Santa's travels around the world! 

Have a very merry Christmas from everyone here at Science Weekly! 

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The most distant galaxy EVER SEEN!

2022/12/17

23:01

Science in the News kicks off this week's episode with a report on NASA's unmanned Orion capsule launch! Find out when NASA will put human beings back into space... and the James Webb space telescope found GL-z13, the most far away galaxy we've ever discovered!

Dan talks to Sir Tony Robinson about his involvement in a post-climate change survival game, and what Tony thinks we should do to progress society further to a more environmentally friendly way of living. Curious Kate talks to her brother Tom about how heating works, Santamory analyses the efficiency and structure of Santa's sleigh, and Dangerous Dan tells us about a particularly rough reptile...  all that and more in this week's Science Weekly! 

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Bones, Kilonovas, and a bit of Santa too!

2022/12/10

21:49

In this week's episode, Dan chats to Professor Dame Sue Black about what it means to study the human body. Is science a way to solve mysteries? Listen to what an expert thinks! 

In Science in the News, Virgin Orbit launches soon in the UK, planning on venturing into the skies from Cornwall! Also, a KILONOVA has been discovered by scientists from the University of Leicester... but what is a kilonova? Dan, explain! 

How can we convert wind into electricity? Curious Kate wonders about wind energy with her brother Tom this week. Christmas has arrived at Science Weekly as new arrival Santamory teaches us some numeric facts and figures about the Science of Christmas! Impress all your mates with your scientific knowledge on Mr Claus. 

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Chimpanzees walk in sync?!

2022/12/3

28:58

Guess what? It's time for another week's Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, Dan talks to Dr Manon Schweinfurth about her research on chimpanzees and how, like us human beings, they naturally match each other's walking pace! 

Science in the News reveals where to catch a glimpse of the world's largest known animal to ever walk the Earth, and the latest update on a Mars rover going to the moon! 

Curious Kate gives us the scoop on all things water powered, and Amy's Aviation compares the roles of pilots and astronauts! Space enthusiasts, rejoice! 

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What could an eco-friendly Earth look like?

2022/11/26

25:34

This week in Science Weekly, Dan talks to Planetari founder Cindy Forde about climate change and the future of an eco-friendly Earth. Her new book, Bright New World, outlines some of the creative ways we can help the planet! 

In Science in the News, we discover the link between a meteorite in Gloucestershire and our oceans! Your questions are answered - why is one of our planets rotating CLOCKWISE?! Amy's Aviation imagines a world without planes, and Curious Kate talks about all things solar! Get comfy and get listening! 

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Why do sea birds fly TOWARDS a storm?!

2022/11/19

27:56

In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan talks to bird expert Emily Shepard from the University of Swansea to find out more about how our airborne friends stay safe during extreme weather conditions!

In Science in the News we discover that rats know how to boogie, and Dan answers your most burning questions - what makes up the veggies we eat, anyway? Amy from Amy's Aviation talks space travel, and Curious Kate gives us an insight in light! Find that out and more in this week's show!

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2022/11/18

00:51

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What treasures are in our sewage?

2022/11/12

27:40

In Science in the News we find out the latest news where an old train got an eco friendly renovation and Igor Klymenko chats to us about his fantastic invention that detects land mines! 

We have a new series on the show this week called Curious Kate, where we find out all about what electricity is. And as always we are joined by Amy to hear all about alternative fuels when it comes to flying! 

It's getting spicy with the California Reaper as the subject of this weeks dangerous Dan and we hear from you and answer your science questions.

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What should you do with your leftover pumpkins?

2022/11/5

22:58

Whatever you do... DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR PUMPKINS! In Science in the News we find out the latest news with the James Webb telescope and about a crater on Mars!

We figure out how we can make drinking water and learn about robots the size of our hair that could be swimming around our body soon!

The fosser is the subject of this weeks dangerous Dan and we come to our final episode of Hallux's Hydrology.

In Amy's Aviation its all about Jet Engines! Chucks Away! 

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How On EARTH Do You Weigh The EARTH?!

2022/10/29

25:04

This week Scientist and author Isabel Thomas joins us to answer some of the strangest questions around. We hear about the deadly blood sucking Vulture Bee in Dangerous Dan and as always we are joined by our friends Professor Hallux and Amy's Aviation to hear all about the water you shouldn't drink and how propellors work! In Science In the News, we hear of 53 silent sea creatures that can actually talk and a fantastic froggy discovery!

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Could We Be The First Country Back on THE MOON?

2022/10/22

27:56

We speak with the amazing David Aguilar about his prosthetic designs made entirely from LEGO this week, we hear about the race back to the moon and a lost otter pup in Science in the News. There is a dangerous ocean creature in Dangerous Dan. And we learn all about Hydration and the different types of planes in Professor Hallux and Amy's Aviation! 

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Is this the future of fashion?

2022/10/15

27:10

Our interview with Dr Ciara McGrath the Young Woman Engineer of the Year reveals some of the possibilities for the smart fashion of the FUTURE! In Science in the News Seagulls are going missing and we find out what people are making with old fishing nets... and the star of dangerous Dan is the FANG TOOTHED FISH! 

There's still time to also catch up with Professor Hallux about what we drink and Amy Aviation is here to tell us about some amazing plane designs!

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A Space Week Special including Tim Peake!

2022/10/8

34:59

It's Space Week which means we have not one, but two amazing interviews! Firstly we're finding out all about a special edition of The Week Junior's Science and Nature Magazine - plus Tim Peake answers questions from you, our wonderful listeners!!

There's still time to also catch up with Professor Hallux about what we drink and Amy Aviation is here to tell us about some amazing plane designs!

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You'll Never Believe How Useful Having A Pet Cheetah Is?

2022/10/1

26:28

Have you ever heard of the Shrike Bird? Its in our Dangerous Dan this week! We answer your questions on 'What is Chlorophyll' and 'Will we ever live on another planet?'. We also have Professor Alan Wilson join us to chat about his work on Big Cats and we are joined by Hallux again to learn about our Hydration and Amys Aviation to learn about Metal Frame Planes! 

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Why don't we laugh if we tickle ourselves and how much should we be drinking?

2022/9/24

26:57

Rats are the subject of Dangerous Dan this week, we also hear from Steve Backshall about his new book all about The Galapagos plus what he's doing to help combat climate change. There's more of your questions too including the big topic of black holes!

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Rockin' Drummer Chimps!

2022/9/17

24:39

Why are we friends with people who smell similar to us? Why haven't more animals evolved with trunks? And why is water transparent? All this and more is answered this week! We hear about a failed rocket launch, a terrifying creature in Dangerous Dan, and we have a brand new friend who loves planes and can't wait to chat to you in Amy's Aviation! 

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Where Did The Moon Come From?

2022/9/10

22:23

How does your body defeat viruses? Does it really rain diamonds on Uranus? All of these questions are answered this week on the Fun Kids Science Weekly.  We look at the White Lipped Peccary in Dangerous Dan, and in Science the news we hear about updates in NASA's latest rocket launch and about a runaway manatee! We hear our final episode from our Techno Mum Sport series and are learning all about the most important thing we need to live... WATER! With Hallux's Hydration Helpdesk! 

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Would You Drink POOEY TOILET WATER?

2022/9/3

25:13

Would you drink sewage water? In Science in the News we look at scientists making toilet water safe to drink and what singing whales mean for climate change. We answer your questions on how do bubbles work and why don't atoms touch? And we are joined by Professor Hallux as we take a dive inside your mouth and we look at prosthetic blades with Techno Mum! In our dangerous dan this week its all about the Amazon's deadly vampire fish! 

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How do Dinosaurs Support Their GINORMOUS Bodies?

2022/8/30

22:46

What is a lightyear? Do cats pant like dogs? How have dinosaur feet evolved to hold their weight? Be wary of this weeks dangerous Dan, they might steal from you! And we hear what Professor Hallux has found inside your mouth and all about the amazing technology used in sport with Techno Mum! 

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Why Do We Say 'Ow'?!

2022/8/20

30:28

Dr Joshua Pate joins us all the way from Austrailia to answer the question, why do we say 'Ow' when we get hurt? We hear about the daredevils chasing cyclones over the arctic and the German cats who are finally free from lockdown in Science in the News. Dan answers your science questions, including Why do Volcanos Erupt?! And as always we hear from Techno Mum and Professor Hallux about Sports Technology and what is going on inside your mouth! 

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Your Brilliant Brain And a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!

2022/8/13

25:16

We want to hear YOUR Voices! Send in your science questions for Dan to answer at www.funkidslive.com and find the Fun Kids Science Weekly where you can record your own questions to be played on the show! 

In this weeks episode we find out how some coral has been able to regrow, some evil seagulls terrorising a town and the discovery of the biggest collection of bird fossils! Author and scientist Nicola Morgan tells us all about your brilliant brain and how we can take care of it, and we answer your science questions, this week its on your voice box. As always, Techno Mum and Professor Hallux join us, this week they chat sports complexes and whats going on inside your mouth! 

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What would the world be like with NO OCEANS?

2022/8/6

23:20

Why do we wheeze? And what makes the James Webb Telescope better than the Hubble Telescope? This week we have Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre to tell us just that, as well as how the Webb telescope takes such in depth images! In Science in the News this week we learn about the fossil of the earliest know predator in Leicester, and who it has been named after! We also hear about a furry rodent that has been on a great nut heist! As always we are joined by Professor Hallux who is looking at our teeth this week, and Techno Mum who teaches us all about how our bodies work when playing sport!

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Could The Lost City of Atlantis Be Real?

2022/7/30

22:06

Is there evidence for a lost city? Why do we name storm names after people? We hear about the latest news on monkeys attacking people, a brand new space station, and the rise in JELLYFISH SWARMS! Dr Zoe Randle joins us to tell us more about the Big Butterfly Count and in Dangerous Dan its all about the BIGGEST thing in the Universe! As always Professor Hallux is joining us for his dental depository and Techno Mum takes on the quiz master to chat all about Durability!

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How Are LLAMAS Fighting VIRUSES?!

2022/7/23

20:13

We find out the oldest animal in the world that lives in the UK! And in recent news we hear about a foxes favourite food.... beware its a bit stinky, and VERY GROSS.

As always we are answering your questions, this week it is on boredom and sleep! Techno Mum takes on her Tech Trivia Quiz on Recycling this week, can you score better than her? And we take a dive inside your mouth with Professor Hallux!

The creature on dangerous Dan this week loves to eat human flesh, but what could it be? Listen to this weeks Fun Kids Science Weekly to find out! 

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How We're Seeing The Oldest Stars in the Universe!

2022/7/16

25:29

This week's special guest opens up by telling us about how she gouges out fish eyes to find out where they've been, it's Anna from Ocean Travellers telling us about how they can find out where sea creatures move and how they live.

Techno Mum is back in another Tech Trivia, this week it's all about energy while Professor Hallux examines bad breath. Dan answers your questions and brings us Science in the News including news about the first pictures taken from the new James Webb Space Telescope.

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You Won't Believe What Has Been Discovered in PLAIN SIGHT!

2022/7/9

20:56

It's been hidden in plain sight for 100 years, but what could this discovery be? We hear from Connie Gray, Young Scientist of the Year who conducted research on bird feathers and staying on the bird theme in Dangerous Dan, we hear about a common UK bird gone rogue internationally.

We answer your questions, this week its on why does hair turn grey? And we hear from our friend Professor Hallux about the bugs hiding in your mouth, and Techno Mum who is taking on the Techno Triva quiz, this week its all on Cost! 

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Are Bogies Good for Us?

2022/7/2

24:10

What actually is in our blood? Why can Cheetahs run so fast? Author Paul Ian Cross joins us to chat all the grossest things about the body from is book Bodies, Brains and Bogies. In Science in the News this week we learn about the first rocket NASA has launched outside of the USA, a spacecraft being built in the UK and a new secret we have learnt from cavemen bodies that are 1 million years old! Hallux joins us again but its all about your teeth in this series at the dental depository, and Techno Mum has her knowledge tested in Techno Mum's Tech Trivia. And in Dangerous Dan its all on the fearsome Bowmouth Guitarfish! 

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We Received A Radio Signal From Space!!!!

2022/6/25

29:47

How can we save our coral reefs, and why are they so important? Marine Biologist David Smith joins us this week to tell us exactly why and how we can help! 

We answer your questions on why we have such wrinkly fingers when we are in the bath too long.

And we are joined by Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot for the last time this week, and it's all about the first aid kit and how this can help you in your home.

Did you know the dragonfly was so deadly? Its actually one of the deadliest creatures in the world, and we find out just why in this weeks Dangerous Dan! 

Of course we are also joined by the smarted school in the universe, Deep Space High, where Pulsar is joined by some space experts to answer your questions! 

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The World's Oldest Movies!

2022/6/18

27:31

How were our stone age ancestors able to watch their own movies? Archaeologist Andy Needham joins us this week to tell us exactly why.

We answer your questions on What is a turtle shell made of? And why are diamonds unbreakable?

And we are joined by Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot, this week its all about your ears!

An ancient croc is the topic of Dangerous Dan and we hear news of red squirrel babies and a map of the seabed this week!

Of course we are also joined by the smarted school in the universe, Deep Space High, where Pulsar teaches us all about Radioactive dating! 

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An Exploding Ant and Stone Age Poop!

2022/6/11

26:38

What is sweat made of? Why did Pangea separate? In the news this week we hear about the worlds biggest plant, robotic hospitals and the food fight of the Megalodon. In Dangerous Dan it's all about the exploding carpenter ant and we are joined by Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot who tell us what happens in A&E and we learn all about the craters and crashes into the moon in this weeks Deep Space High! 

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Secrets of Pompeii and Skincare for Dolphins!

2022/6/4

25:29

Scientists Gertrud and Angela join us this week to discuss their study on how Dolphins are using their own skincare in coral reefs and we answer your questions on why drinking glasses make music and what actually happens in a black hole! A dangerous stink is the subject of Dangerous Dan and we catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot, and the smartest school in the universe, Deep Space High! In Science in the News we stay up to the date with all the latest science stories including what secrets have been unearthed in Pompeii and what plastic is doing to some nasty bacteria!

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Why Do We Have WEIRD Cravings?

2022/5/28

26:38

In this weeks Science Weekly we hear about a humungous hurricane season and why NASA are listening to Marsquakes. We also answer the questions Why is Water See-through and Why do We Yawn? In Dangerous Dan this week its about one of the fieriest and deadliest mushrooms around - he's not a fungi! We learn about broken bones with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot and its all about earth fluids when we go OUT OF THIS WORLD with Deep Space High! 

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What Will Earth Look Like In 7 Years?

2022/5/21

26:05

Explorer, paleoanthropologist and evolutionary biologist Ella Al-Shamahi joins us this week to chat about where we may see the earth in 7 years time and her defying new show Our Changing Planet! 

In Science in the News we hear about the Mars Rovers latest progress in its expedition and we answer your questions, this week we find out why we get sore throats and why the sky is blue!

We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine series, and today we better sit up straight as its all about back pain and posture! In our new Deep Space High Series we are looking back on the earth to find out about gravity!

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Are We All Moving to Mars?

2022/5/14

24:25

Kevin Yates from the National Space Centre joins us to talk about a brand new gallery all about satellite data on Earth! 

In Science in the News we hear about a lucky 6 year old fossil hunter who found a 20 million year old shark tooth, and a fireball that was spotted over the UK! 

We answer your questions, this week we find out how we could survive on Mars, and how our eyes process colour! 

We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine series, and today we're talking allergies. In our new Deep Space High Series we learn all about lightning storms!

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How Long Can A Human Survive Without a Spacesuit?

2022/5/7

21:11

We hear all about the biggest triceratops ever found called Big John from Professor Ruggero Danastasio to chat about the incredible wounds this beast endured and what we can learn from this.

In Science in the News we hear about no mow may and new information with the life expectancy of dogs.... can you guess which breed has the longest life expectancy?

We answer your questions, this week we find out how long we can survive without a spacesuit and why woodpeckers peck!

We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine this week its on how different people talk, and in our new Deep Space High Series we learn all about the structure of our earth!

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Why Are We Growing Meat In Space?

2022/4/30

31:08

The Urban Birder David Lindo joins us this week to chat all about the secret world of birds, and we learn the difference between a dove and a pigeon! (You'll never guess!)

In Science In The News we find out about how we could be growing meat in space and why?!

We answer your questions, this week we found out why whales blow up when they pass away on the beach?

We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine this week its on how different people talk, and in our new Deep Space High Series we learn all about the structure of our earth!

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An Earth Day Special with Lucy Hawking!

2022/4/23

26:15

Best selling author, scientist and philanthropist Lucy Hawking joins us this week to chat about climate change which is the subject of her brand new book, Princess Olivia Investigates the Wrong Weather. We hear about who has been named Champ of the Earth in Science in the News, and answer the question: Why Do We Sneeze? We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine, and hear about the movement of our earth from the Smartest School in the Solar System, Deep Space High!

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Have We Found the Fountain of Youth?

2022/4/16

23:29

Professor, astronomer and award winning author Raman Prinja joins us to talk all about the Wonders of the Night Sky, what amazing things we can learn from looking up at the stars and how we can do this from our own home. In Science In The News we find out about a fossilised Dino leg that may have been created during one of the meteorite crashes and a new cure to stop the ageing process! We answer your questions about the brain including does our brain grow? We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine this week its on feet,  and  in our NEW Deep Space High Series we learn all about the structure of our earth!

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How to Train Your Brain with Dr Ranj!

2022/4/9

29:01

Doctor, presenter and award winning author Dr Ranj teaches us how to train our brains this week, we hear about how a ROBOT BOAT is monitoring the biggest volcanic explosion in 100 years, and answer the question: Why Are Cats Eyes Mostly Black? We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine, and hear about the fearsome T-Rex in Age of the Dinosaurs!

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Zombie Creepy Crawlies and What Life Will Be Like In 2052!

2022/4/2

27:50

A very special guest who's job is to look into the future as a futurist, Ian Pearson joins the podcast to talk about what we can expect in 2052 (hopefully there isn't any Zombie Insects, which we learn all about in this weeks Dangerous Dan!) We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine, explore under the sea in Age of the Dinosaurs and answer more of your questions including what babies learn about our relationships through our saliva!

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Steve Backshall and Exploding Stars!

2022/3/26

30:40

A very special guest, Steve Backshall, joins the podcast to talk about his new live show and his life on the Deadly shows over the years! We also catch up with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot in their Map of Medicine, explore under the sea in Age of the Dinosaurs and answer more of your questions including exploding stars!

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The Deadliest Fart in the Animal Kingdom!

2022/3/19

27:56

Ben Garrod, presenter, biologist and author joins us to chat about the animals that no longer exist and those that are currently endangered this week!

Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanabot are back this week too and they have all the information for us about opticians and how our eyes work! Dan also answers your questions this week on how glasses work and much more!

Also this week we're exploring the cretaceous plants in Age of the Dinosaurs, finding out about how they kept dinosaur predators at bay through poison, stinky smells and sticky slime!

A toxic fart is the subject of Dangerous Dan this week and in Science in the News, there's news of the James Webb Telescope in space!

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Spiders Falling From The Sky

2022/3/12

29:05

Dr George McGavin has been all around the world exploring insects and discovering new species - he joins us on this week's podcast.

Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanabot are back this week too and they have all the information for us about vaccines and how they work!

Also this week we're exploring the cretaceous climate in Age of the Dinosaurs, finding out about cuts and scars and how stars shine!

A toxic fart is the subject of Dangerous Dan and in Science in the News, there's news of spiders falling from the sky in the USA!

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Could we see an EXERCISE TABLET in the future?🏃

2024/1/13

22:20

It's time for another trip around the solar system! In this week's Science Weekly, Dan chats to Dr David Cox about the real possibility we could see medicine replicate the benefits of exercise in the near future?

Dan explains when we could next see astronauts on the moon & answers your questions about what makes dishwasher tablets so poisonous?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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Could we LOSE FOOD due to CLIMATE CHANGE?🍔😲

2024/1/20

22:33

It's time for another trip around the solar system! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly explores the impact of climate change on food, brilliant inventions like LEDs, and a look at a deadly creature.

Dan starts with the latest science news, discussing a gigantic ring-shaped structure in space, the discovery of an ancient city in the Amazon, and the world's oldest bit of skin from an amniote.

Then, food scientist Maryn McKenna discusses how climate change could alter our diets, with crops potentially moving to different growing areas. Techno Mom explains how LEDs work and why they're energy-efficient. In "Dangerous Dan" we find out about the rough-skinned newt, a creature with a toxin in its skin. Finally, Benny and Mal, two microbes, debate the ethical dilemmas of replacing body parts and the concept of living forever.

What do we learn about?

- A gigantic ring structure in space and an ancient city in the Amazon have been discovered, challenging previous scientific understanding.

- The rough-skinned newt's toxic skin makes it a dangerous creature.

- Maryn McKenna talks about the future of food in the face of climate change, suggesting that crops may need to be moved or changed to adapt.

- Techno Mom highlights the benefits of LEDs as an energy-saving lighting solution.

- Benny and Mal's discussion raises questions about the ethics of body enhancements and the potential inequalities it could create.

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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JAPAN become the SIXTH country to LAND on the MOON!🚀🌙

2024/1/27

21:56

It's time for another trip around the solar system! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly learns all about Japan's SLIM mission to the moon, how aeroplanes really work , and a look at a deadly creature deep down in the ocean.

Dan starts with the latest science news, discussing some brand new penguin colonies that've been identified, the Amazon's worst drought in 50 years, and the US mission to the moon that ended up in Flames.

Then, the National Space Centre's Dhara Patel tells us all about Japan's SLIM moon landing which made them the sixth country to land on the moon and enter the space race. Techno Mom explains how aeroplanes really work. In "Dangerous Dan" we find out about the long and thin Pelican Eel from deep down in the ocean. Finally, Benny and Mal, two microbes, debate the ethical dilemmas of what would happen if we had super strength?

What do we learn about?

- The four new Emperor Penguin colonies discovered on Antarctica

- Why the ocean's Pelican Eel's mouth makes it a dangerous creature.

- Dhara Patel talks about Japan's SLIM moon landing and what the UK's plans are to join the space race?

- Techno Mom explains how aeroplanes manage to fly

- Benny and Mal's discussion raises questions about the ethics of super strength and why pain is actually a very important body function

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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DON'T PANIC, We can SAVE the PLANET🌍

2024/2/3

24:49

It's time for another trip around the solar system! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly learns all about what we can do to help combat the climate crisis, how televisions work , and a look at a deadly bird from the continent of Africa.

Dan starts with the latest science news, talking about how many times around the world that England's hedges would stretch, a national award for the young science writers of the UK, and the latest from Japan's SLIM moon landing mission.

Then, science author James Campbell tells us all about his brand new book 'Don't Panic, We Can Save the Planet' and what things we can do to help fight the climate crisis. Techno Mom explains how televisions really work. In "Dangerous Dan" we find out about a deadly bird from the continent of Africa. Finally, Benny and Mal, two microbes, debate the ethical dilemmas of changing the way we look?

What do we learn about?

- The cheer vastness of England's hedges

- Why Africa's Crowned Eagle is so dangerous

- James Campbell talks all about his brand new book 'Don't Panic: We Can Save The Planet' and what we can do to combat the climate crisis

- Techno Mom explains how TVs work

- Benny and Mal's discussion raises questions about the ethics of changing the way we look

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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THE BIGGER AND BETTER SCIENCE WEEKLY🧑‍🔬

2024/2/10

29:21

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we kick off our bigger and better podcast and we'll put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about what's so amazing about a new-born great white shark!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a brand new £12 million SUPER collider, a unique species of flying reptile from 168 million years ago, and Jules Bernstein, from the University of California Riverside, joins us to explain the phenomenon behind a new-born great white shark found it's waters by one of their students.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Charlotte's query on how sound comes out of mouths and then we pose Francis' question on how telephones work to Marshall Brain from How Stuff Works!

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Oarfish - the boniest fish alive! 

A brand new feature on the podcast kicks off with 'The Battle of the Sciences' where Dan chats to Professor John Quinton all about why soil science is the best! Then Kareena, our chemistry superhero, teaches all all bout the role soil plays in our daily lives and the chemistry behind it!

What do we learn about?

- A new £12 billion pound super collider

- The newborn great white shark spotted in California, USA

- How phones work without a wire?

- The Oarfish, better known as 'The Doomsday Fish'

- Why soil is the best type of science?

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EXPLORING THE FROZEN FRONTIER: What is Antarctica's ULTRA Drone all about?🔬

2024/2/17

26:47

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about what's so amazing about the Windraces ULTRA drone and it's journey to Antarctica.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about Space X's mission to land on the South Pole on the Moon, why Polar Bears face starvation? And Miriam McNabb from Drone Life joins us to explain the UK's mission to learn more about antarctica through it's Windracers ULTRA drone mission.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Arthur's query on whether the Earth will ever run out of water and then we pose Tolu's question on why we burp to Naomi Lavelle AKA Dr How Stuff Wows

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Gila Monster - one of most deadly creatures in North America

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Professor Jan Zalasiewicz from the University of Leicester all about why Geology is the best! Then we pay a visit to Finlay from our Geology Rocks series where we learn all about the importance of Fossils.

What do we learn about?

- Space X's mission to the moon

- Britain's Antarctica drone mission

- Why we burp?

- The Gila Monster - North America's deadly lizard

- Why Geology is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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EGGSTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY: The 1,700 year old Roman Egg found in Aylesbury🥚

2024/2/24

28:02

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the 1,700 year old roman chicken egg discovered in Aylesbury.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about why the ERS-2 spacecraft has crashed down earth, an incredibly rare turtle found in India and Edward Biddulph from Oxford Archaeology joins us to explain the mystery of how a 1,700 year old Roman chicken egg was discovered in the British town of Aylesbury.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why space is so cold and then we pose Lucas' question on why people get allergies to Dr Gururaj Arumugakani

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Marbled Salamander

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Professor Adam Taylor from the University of Lancaster all about why Anatomy is the best! Then we pay a visit to Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanabot as they take a deep dive into the human body to find out all about antibiotics

What do we learn about?

- The end of ERS2's time in space

- An exteremely rare turtle found in India

- The 1,700 year old Roman chicken egg found in Aylesbury

- Why people are allergic to things?

- Why Anatomy is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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THE PREHISTORIC PUZZLE: How Dinosaur Fossils Are Formed?🦖

2024/3/2

26:09

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why the ERS-2 spacecraft was so important to the European Space Race.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about why a tiny see-through fish called Danionella Cerebrum found in Berlin has been making noises as loud as an pneumatic drill, the birth of an endangered monkey in a Zoo in Whipsnade, England and Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre joins us to explain why the breaking up of ERS-2 ad it re-entering the Earth's atmosphere is such a big deal.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why salt kills slugs then we pose Zoe's question on how dinosaur fossils are formed to Palaeontologist Regan Douglas from TheDinosaurs.org

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the deep and deadly Tonga Trench which lies way down in the Pacific Ocean

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Professor Tobias Linne from the University of Lind in Sweden all about why Human Animal Studies is the best! Then we pay a visit to Marina Ventura as she gets up close with and today she’s inside a bird’s nest finding out how animal homes aren’t that different to ours.

What do we learn about?

- The German fish found to make insane amount of noise

- An extremely rare and endangered monkey born at Whipsnade Zoo

- The end of ERS2's time in space

- How dinosaur fossils were formed?

- Why Human Animal Studies is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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BUGS AND BEYOND: The Magnificent World of Insects🪲

2024/3/9

28:49

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about a brand new rare and diverse habitat that's been created in Hertfordshire, England.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a genetic mutation that's making Labradors constantly hungry, the discovery of the fossils of a nightmarish sea lizard called Kinjaria Acuta and Josh Kalms from the Hertfordshire and Middlesex Wildlife Trust joins us to talk all about a brand new rare and diverse habitat created in Hilfield Park Reservoir.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how our eyeballs move and we pose Matthew's question on how rainbows are formed to Kirsty McCabe from the Royal Metereological Society (RMETS)

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Chinese Red-Headed Centipede, better known as Scolopendra Mutilans, and why it's so scary.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Professor Chris Terrell Nield from Nottingham Trent University all about why Entomology (Insect Studies) and specifically beetles is the best! Then we pay a visit to Marina Ventura as she gets up close with biology and today she’s checking out ants and how they work together

What do we learn about?

- Why some Labradors are always hungry?

- The discovery of a fossil of a nightmarish sea-lizard

- A brand new rare and diverse habitat that's been created in England

- How rainbows are formed?

- Why Entomology or Insect Studies is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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SHINING SECRETS: Exploring the life of White Dwarf Stars

2024/3/16

28:20

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about a fossilised forest that pre-dates the dinosaurs found in Somerset, England.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a Sycamore Tree where we thought all hope was lost has new reasons to believe it can grow again, Space X successfully landing at the International Space Centre and Professor Neil Davies from the University of Cambridge joins us to talk all about a ancient fossilised forest discovered in Minehead, Somerset

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why it's always raining in the UK and we pose Arun's question on what happens to white dwarf stars when they die to Ed Turner from the National Space Centre

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about Cosmic Rays and why they're so scary.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Professor Seirian Sumner from University College London all about why Wasps are the best! Then we pay a visit to Marina Ventura as she gets up close with biology and today she’s checking out how plants make seeds and why it all starts with pollen

What do we learn about?

- How a Sycamore Tree has been given a last hope?

- Space X landing at the International Space Centre

- A fossilised forest discovered in Somerset, England

- What happens to White Dwarf Stars when they die:?

- Why Entomology and specifically wasps is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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BRITAIN'S BIGGEST TREES: Exploring the mysteries of Giant Redwoods🌳

2024/3/23

23:06

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, find out about one of the world's deadliest plants & learn all about why a Californian tree of gigantic proportions is flourishing in England's forests.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about why climate change is causing your Easter eggs to cost more money, a new species of Beetle discovered in Australia and Mathias Disney from the University College London Geography joins us to talk all about Giant Redwoods flourishing in the UK climate.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how whirlpools are made and we pose Clara's question on how the sun burns despite there being no oxygen in space to Science Writer Tom Jackson

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about 'The Picture Plant'.

We pay a visit to Marina Ventura as she gets up close with water and we learn about why ocean's are so important to us.

What do we learn about?

- The effect climate change is having on your easter eggs?

- Australia's new species of Beetle

- California's Giant Redwoods flourishing in the UK

- How does the sun burn with no oxygen in space?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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BRITAIN'S POMPEII: The truth behind Must Farm🚜🏛️

2024/3/30

28:34

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about an Iranian glass bead from 3,000 years ago discovered at 'Britain's Pompeii' - Must Farm!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a place in the USA about to experience its second solar eclipse in seven years, a 270 million year old fossil named Kermit The Frog and Chris Wakefield from Cambridge Archaeology joins us to talk all The glass used to create beads that was discovered at a prehistoric settlement dubbed "Britain's Pompeii" was probably made in Iran!

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why we're yet to visit another planet and we pose Aidan's question on how smart speakers work to Pip Knight from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Sand Flea also known as Tunga Penetrans

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Dr Genoveva Esteban from University of Bournemouth all about why Microbes are the best! Then we pay a visit to Bene and Mal as they let us know the different ways microbes can get into the human body.

What do we learn about?

- How the USA could be about to experience its second solar eclipse in seven years?

- a 270 million year old fossil named Kermit The Frog

- How an Iranian bead has been discovered at 'Britain's Pompeii'

- How smart speakers really work?

- Why Microbes is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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THE ENERGY REVOLUTION: The Science Museum's Latest Adventure⚡

2024/4/6

26:23

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, find out about one of the world's rarest animals & learn all about how proto stars evolve!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about why sewage spilling into UK rivers is at an all time high, SpaceX making big progress after their third test flight and Curator Oliver Carpenter from the Science Museum joins us to talk all about their brand new gallery 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery'

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why yawns are contagious and we pose Dani's question on how proto stars turn into stars to Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about 'The Asian Unicorn' also known as a Saola

We pay a visit to expert on all things space Professor Pulsar and he’s here to tell us what causes a shooting star and why they twinkle!

What do we learn about?

- Why sewage is spilling into our rivers more than ever before

- SpaceX's latest test flight

- The Science Museum's newest gallery

- What is a Proto Star?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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VIKINGS UNCOVERED: Exploring their British roots🪓

2024/4/13

32:43

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about an Viking artefacts discovered in Ipswich, England.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn the solar eclipse which left many North Americans in darkness, an extremely rare animal spotted in the Australian Outback and Archaeologist Ian Riddler joins us to talk all about the Viking combs, yes COMBS, discovered in Ipswich, Suffolk.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how cameras work and we pose Cassidy's question on why we blow our nose to Laurie Dove from How Stuff Works

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Iriomote Cat from the small Japanese Island why it's so rare and dangerous.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Dr Sara Goodacre from University of Nottingham all about Arachnology! Then we pay a visit to Bene and Mal as they let us know why humans get colds?

What do we learn about?

- The North American Solar Eclipse

- An extremely rare mole discovered in Australia

- What Vikings were doing in Ipswich, England?

- Why we blow our nose?

- Why the study of spiders is the best type of science?

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LUNAR CLOCKWORK: Could the Moon have its own timezone?🌙

2024/4/20

29:22

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why NASA want the Moon to have its own time zone?

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about rope bridges have been installed in the UK's Forest of Dean to help its mice, the reason for the earth's biggest ever burst of light and Catherine Heymans, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, joins us to talk all about why the Moon could soon have its own time zone.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Edith's question on whether fireworks are harmful to the planet and we pose Ben's question on how batteries work to Marshall Brain from How Stuff Works.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Bobbitt Worm which can be found lingering waiting to attack in the Pacific and Indian oceans.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Dr Robin Kramer from the University of Lincoln all about Faces! Then we pay a visit to Techno Mum to learn all about fingerprint technology.

What do we learn about?

- Mice using rope bridges in the Forest of Dean

- What caused the biggest ever burst of light?

- Could the moon have its own time zone?

- How do batteries work?

- Why the study of spiders is the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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PLATE OF THE WILD: Unravelling the Diets of Earth's Creatures🥬🥩

2024/4/27

31:02

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why grey squirrels on the run is so dangerous for their red counterparts?

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about the UK's latest astronaut, why NASA's plan to bring Mars' rocks down to earth has hit a snag & Dr Craig Shuttleworth from Bangor University explains why grey squirrels are the talk of the town after their recent escapades in Wales.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Amelia's question on how old is the world's oldest tree and we pose Zoe's question on why can some animals only eat vegetables or meat when humans can eat both to Dr Carlo Meloro from Liverpool John Moores University

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Strangling Fig and why it's a tree's worst enemy around the globe.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Aoife Morrin from Dublin City University about why Analytical Chemistry is the best.

What do we learn about?

- Rosemary Coogan, The UK's latest astronaut

- Why NASA's plans to bring back rocks from Mars is on hold?

- Why grey squirrels are so dangerous to red ones?

- Why some animals only eat meat or vegetables?

- Is Analytical Chemistry the best type of science?

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MIRACULOUS MOLECULES: The Building Blocks of Everything⚛️

2024/5/4

30:16

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why some hedgehogs in Gloucestershire have 'ballooned?

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about NASA's Voyager One resuming sending updates back down to earth, why the sun's damage on Antarctica's wildlife has increased & Emily Harper from Wild Hogs Hedgehog Rescue explains why some have been found to have 'ballooned' in Gloucestershire, England.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Kitty's question on how touch screens work and we pose Harry's question on what molecules are made of to Dr Catherine Walsh from the University of Leeds.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Giant Water bug causing chaos across the world more commonly known as the 'Toe Biter'

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Jimmy Waldron from Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome about why Palaeontology is the best!

What do we learn about?

- The return of NASA's Voyager One

- Why the Sun is causing damage to Antarctica's wildlife?

- What's causing Gloucestershire's hedgehogs to 'balloon'?

- What are molecules made of?

- Is Palaeontology the best type of science?

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PIGS TO THE RESCUE: The Fascinating World of Pig Kidney Transplants🐷🫀

2024/5/11

27:40

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about Pig Kidney Transplants!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about former Paralympian John McFall and his quest to join the space race working with the European Space Agency, a double celebration for a endangered Suffolk Punch Foal horse called Jedi John and Emily Mullin from WIRED explains all about why human's are starting to have pig kidney transplants.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Lily's question on why water is see through and we pose Lucas' question on what's under a turtle's shell to Zoologist Rachael Funnell

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Gaboon Viper, one of the scariest looking snakes in the world, found in the Sahara Desert.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Louise Gentle from Nottingham Trent University about why Conservation Biology is the best!

What do we learn about?

- One former Paralympian's journey to join the space race

- Jedi John, the Suffolk Punch Foal, and why he's so special

- The science behind humans having Pig Kidney Transplants

- What's under a turtle's shell?

- Is Conservation Biology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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SHAPING EARTH: Exploring the Secrets of Geomorphology🌎

2024/5/18

29:39

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about some scientists in Wales experimenting making healthier bread

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn the dark secrets behind the Darna Squid, why residents in Kent STILL can't swim in the sea and Dr Catherine Howarth from the University of Aberystwyth tells us all about her project to help grow healthier white bread.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Claire's question on why our hair turns grey and we pose Arun's question on why uranium is so dangerous to Professor Tom Scott from the University of Bristol.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Shoebill Stork found in the swamps of Africa.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to David Thomas from the University of Oxford about why geomorphology is the best kind of science

What do we learn about?

- The dark secrets of the Darna Squid

- Why Kent residents can't swim in the ocean

- How Welsh scientists are making bread healthier

- What makes Uranium so dangerous?

- Is Geomorphology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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INTERSTELLAR INSIGHTS: A Deep Dive Into The World Of Planetary Science🚀

2024/5/25

30:14

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about Neanderthals and why they're so important!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about the return of the Northern Lights to the UK with the newest sun storms, a 'Blue Fireball' lighting up the Spanish sky and Dr Emma Pomeroy Howarth from the University of Cambridge tells us all about the discovery of a 75,000 year old Neanderthals' face.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Etienne's question all about antimatter and bananas and we pose Owen's question on how our brain's work to Professor Laura Boubert from the University of Westminster

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the ambush predator in the deep depths of the ocean - The Frilled Shark

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to David Rothery from the Open University about why Planetary Science is the best kind of science

What do we learn about?

- Why you could see the Northern Lights in the UK again?

-  A blue fireball lighting up the Spanish sky

- How a 75,000 year old Neanderthals' face was discovered?

- How do our brains really work?

- Is Planetary Science the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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OUR COSMIC CLIMATE: The Role of Weather Satellites🛰️

2024/6/1

28:19

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the London Zoo's 200th Anniversary History Hive project!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a satellite that's been launched to see the effect of clouds on our climate, why the North Atlantic Ocean could have up to SEVEN major hurricanes this year and Tina Campanella from the Zoological Society of London tells us all about London Zoo's History Hive project ahead of their 200th anniversary in 2026.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Lucy's question about why screens make it harder for us to fall asleep and we pose Max's question on how weather satellites work to Professor Douglas Parker from the University of Leeds.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the ambush predator in the sand dunes of Africa - The Six Eyed Spider!

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Alex Easton from Durham University about why Neuroscience is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- What effect clouds have on our climate?

- The 7 hurricanes that could be reaching the North Atlantic Ocean this year

- London Zoo's History Hive project celebrating its 200th anniversary

- How do weather satellites work??

- Is Neuroscience the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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AN UNDERWATER UNIVERSE: The Secrets of Marine Biology🐋

2024/6/8

29:24

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the world's smallest foxes which can now be found in a zoo in the UK!

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a rare fern plant in New Caledonia entering the record books because of its DNA, why the first stegosaurus to be sold at auction is going to sell for millions of pounds and Tina Rowtcliff from Exmoor Zoo tells us all about the Fennec Fox and why the world's smallest species of fox can now be found at a Zoo in Devon in the UK.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Karis' question about why bones crack and we pose Darcee's question on how long it would take to get to the moon to Dhara Patel from the National Space Centre.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Curare Vine which causes venomous chaos in the Amazon Rainforest

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Dr Abigail McQuatters-Gollop from the University of Plymouth about why Marine Biology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- A rare plant in the pacific ocean which has broken a DNA record

- The stegosaurus being sold at an auction for millions on pounds

- World's smallest species of fox being brought to a UK zoo

- How far away really is the moon?

- Is Marine Biology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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ASTROBIOLOGY ADVENTURES: Discovering the Unknown🛸

2024/6/15

31:15

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This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about a UK zoo trying to save 97 species from extinction.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn China's lunar probe and it's successful takeoff from the far side of the moon, the huge wings of a Jurassic Pterosaur that's been discovered in the UK and Brian Zimmerman from the Bristol Zoological Society tells us all about their project to save 97 species on the brink of extinction.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Etienne's question about what are the rarest eye colours and we pose Natalie's question on why moths are attracted to light to Samuel Fabian from Imperial College London.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Soldier Ant which causes chaos all over the world and why it's actually a help to humans

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Dr Sean Jordan from Dublin City University about why Astrobiology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- Why China's probe to the far side of the moon is so important?

- The Jurassic Pterosaur that's been excavated in Oxfordshire

- How Bristol Zoo is saving 97 species on the brink of extinction?

- Why are moths attracted to light?

- Is Astrobiology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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WINGS OF WONDER: The Science of Aeroplanes & Rockets✈️🚀

2024/6/22

28:54

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about a brand new archaeology gallery opening in Kent.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about Elon Musk's Starship rocket and its breakthrough landing, how a family Bornean Clouded Leopards were caught on camera for the very first time and Evelyn Palmer from the Maidstone Museum tells us all about their newest galley called 'Lives in our Landscape' all about the archaeology of Kent.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains what the strongest material in the universe is and we pose Bradley's question on how aeroplanes work to Science Writer Chris Woodford

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Himalayan Black Bear and why it's so feared

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Professor Sean Goult from the University of Liverpool about why Mechanobiology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- Why Elon Musk and other companies entering the space race is so important?

- The first ever pictured Bornean Clouded Leopard

- How Maidstone Museum is teaching the people of Kent about it's history through a new archaeology gallery

- How aeroplanes and rockets work?

- Is Mechanobiology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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AURORA ADVENTURES: Explaining the Northern Lights💥

2024/6/29

29:55

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about the discovery of the earliest and most distant galaxy.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a rare bridled tern and a golden puffin discovered just off the North East coast of the UK, how firefighters are dealing with wildfires in the world's biggest tropical wetlands in Brazil - The Pantanel and Kevin Hainline from the University of Arizona tells us about the earliest and most distant galaxy discovered by the James Webb Telescope called JADES-GS-z14-0.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how viruses are cured and we pose Tiffany's question on how the northern lights are formed to Astronomer Tom Kerss.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Goliath Tiger Fish and why it's so feared in African waters.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Charlotte Dodson from the University of Bath about why Structural Biology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- Two rare fish discovered off the coast of the UK

- Brazil's Tropical Wildfires

- The most distant and earliest galaxy discovered by the James Webb Telescope

- How the Northern Lights are formed?

- Is Structural Biology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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GALACTIC MYSTERIES: Unveiling the Secrets Behind the World of Astrophysics🌌

2024/7/6

22:55

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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 why AI has been enlisted to find the world's loneliest tree a partner.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a study in Kenya that has discovered that elephants have nicknames for each other, how the smallest known ape in the world's fossil - the Buronious Manfredschmidi - has been found in Germany and Laura Cinti from the University of Southampton tells us about the world's loneliest plant and why AI has been asked to help find it a partner?

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Astrid's question on what animal is the best hunter?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Brown Recluse Spider from North America and why it's venom is so feared?

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Nigel Clarke from the University of Sheffield about why Materials Physics is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- Elephants having nicknames

- The world's smallest known ape's fossil being discovered

- Why the world's loneliest plant needs a partner?

- What animal is the best hunter?

- Is Materials Physics the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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CHAMELEONS OF THE SEA: How Octopuses Can Change Colour?🐙

2024/7/13

28:21

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 octopuses changing colour in Anglesey in Wales.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a faraway planet called HD198733B that stinks of rotten eggs, why some eagles have skipped breeding season to look after their 2 year old chick and Ciara Taylor from the Marine Conservation Society tells us about an octopus spotted changing colour in Wales.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Alana's question on why we don't get dizzy by the world spinning & Chris Lewis from the University of Copenhagen answers Lewis' question on why animals hibernate?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the fearsome Allosaurus

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Grace Carroll about why Animal Welfare Science is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- A planet that stinks of rotten eggs

- Why some eagles are skipping breeding season?

- Octopuses changing colour in Anglesey, Wales

- Why animals hibernate?

- Is Animal Welfare Science the best type of science?

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PLANETARY SCALES: How Scientists Weigh Planets⚖️🪐

2024/7/20

30:51

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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 an immersive show promoting the Isle of Man's vast wildlife

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about a dinosaur skeleton going in an auction for £34 million, scientists discovering a cave on the moon and MIchelle Jamieson & Chloe Shimmin from the Let's Get Wild tell us all about what they're latest immersive production is doing to promote wildlife on the Isle of Man.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Amelia's question on how wood is turned into paper & Ed Turner from the National Space Centre answers Ansho's question on how scientists weigh planets?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the deadline parasite Dracunculus medinensis better known as the Guinea Worm

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Gillian Forrester from the University of Sussex about why Cognitive Science is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- The most expensive dinosaur skeleton of all time

- A cave being discovered on the moon

- An immersive show showcasing Isle of Man's vast wildlife

- How scientists weigh planets?

- Is Cognitive Science the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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EVOLUTION UNCOVERED: The Story of Animal Life🦍

2024/7/27

26:43

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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 Kent archaeologists discovering pre-historic life.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about the Sun heading towards its busiest time known as The Solar Maximum, NASA tasking Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring down the International Space Station and Richard Taylor from the Kent Archaeological Society tell us all about how they've managed to find proof of pre-historic life.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains what atoms are made of & Kirsty McCabe from the Royal Meteorological Society answers Jacob's question on how wind is created?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about 'The Pint Sized Predator' also known as the Northern Shrike.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Reuben Nowell from the University of Stirling about why Animal Evolutionary Biology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- The Solar Maximum

- SpaceX's mission to bring down the International Space Station

- Kent archaeologists discovering pre-historic life

- How wind is created?

- Is Animal Evolutionary Biology the best type of science?

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DEEP BLUE MYSTERIES: Exploring the Bottom of the Ocean🌊

2024/8/3

28:53

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 an oxygen discovery defying our knowledge of the deep ocean.

Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about the internal parts of a pre-historic creature pre-dating the dinosaurs being discovered, a breed of butterfly thought to be extinct making a comeback 60 years later and Franz Geiger from Northwestern University in Illinois, USA tells us all about dark oxygen and how it's questioning our knowledge of the sea bed.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains where the first bit of energy came from & Laurie Dove from How Stuff Works answers Zayn's question on why trees breath in carbon dioxide?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Saddleback Caterpillar from the East Coast of the USA 

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Sam McKee from Manchester Metropolitan University about why Molecular Biology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- A pre-historic creature pre-dating the dinosaurs

- A butterfly believed to be extinct for 60 years making a return

- Dark oxygen defying our knowledge of the deep ocean

- Why trees breathe in carbon dioxide?

- Is Molecular Biology the best type of science?

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QUANTUM SECRETS: Exploring Particle Physics🌌

2024/8/10

30:52

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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 how a UK scientist is using drone technology to save Madagascar's forests

Dan starts with the latest science news, why the world's biggest iceberg is spinning in the ocean, what rare animal Chester Zoo is celebrating the birth of and Jenny Williams from Kew's Royal Botanical Gardens tells us how her cutting edge use of drone and satellite technology is helping battle deforestation in Madagascar.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains what would happen to a human in space without a space suit & Daniel Mills from the University of Lincoln answers Claudia's question on why dogs have different types of ears?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Viper Shark

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Lucien Heurtier from Kings College London about why Particles Physics is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- Why the world's biggest iceberg is spinning in the ocean

- The extremely rare creature that's birth is being celebrated at Chester Zoo

- How drones are helping save Madagascar's forests

- Why dogs have different types of ears?

- Is Particle Physics the best type of science?

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ECHOES OF THE MIND: The Science Behind Déjà Vu🧠

2024/8/17

29:08

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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 how a Yorkshire garden has been designed to help adjust with the differing climates of the UK.

Dan starts with the latest science news, why there's new hope for the endangered Corncrake bird, how the success of a racehorse could be determined by what's in its stomach and Andy Sturgeon tells us how his design for a Mediterranean inspired garden in Yorkshire has made been to suit the changing climate.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how birds grow feathers & Brian McGill from the Glasgow Caledonian University answers Sam's question on how glass lenses work?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Jaguarundi causing havoc across the Americas from North to South.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Akira O'Connor from University of St Andrews about why Neuroscience is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- New hope for the Corncrake bird

- How you can tell how good a racehorse will be from its stomach

- A garden that's been designed to adapt to climate change

- How glass lenses work

- Is Neuroscience the best type of science?

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FROZEN IN TIME: The Secrets of the Snowball Earth Theory❄️

2024/8/24

29:19

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 how Scottish Islands may hold the secret behind 'Snowball Earth'

Dan starts with the latest science news, how a rocket's engine exploded in the Shetland Islands, why two astronaut's who left for the International Space Station in June are still there and Elias Rugen from University College London tells us what secrets the Scottish islands hold to help us truly understand the theory of 'Snowball Earth'

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why we sweat and why February is the only month affected by a leap year.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Frilled Shark

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Henry Taylor from University of Birmingham about why the Philosophy of Science is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- A rocket's engine exploding in the Shetland Islands

- Astronaut's stuck at the International Space Station

- Snowball Theory and why Scotland holds the secrets to it

- Why February is the only month affected by leap years

- Is the Philosophy of Science the best type of science?

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TIME TRAVELLERS: Exploring Ancient Worlds with Anthropology⛏️

2024/8/31

26:18

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 a critically endangered monkey born at a UK Safari Park.

Dan starts with the latest science news, why SpaceX has postponed its mission for the first ever space walk, how the Moon's South Pole was once covered in molten rock and Animal Adventure Keeper Samantha Peeke from Longleat Safari Park tells us all about the birth of an endangered cotton top tamarin monkey baby

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why onions make us cry & How Stuff Works' Laurie Dove answers Huxley's question asking what is really in a camel's humps.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the heaviest insect in the world - The Giant Weta

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Jay Silverstein from Nottingham Trent University about why the Anthropology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- SpaceX postponing it's mission for the first ever space walk

- How the Moon was once covered in molten rock

- An endangered monkey born at the UK's Longleat Safari Park

- What a camel really carries in its humps?

- Is Anthropology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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BEHIND THE EYES: Exploring Orthoptics & How Our Vision Works👁️

2024/9/7

27:18

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 when NASA's stranded astronauts could return to Earth

Dan starts with the latest science news, why five species of seabird to the UK's red list of birds - and why they're in need of conservation, how Marwell Zoo delivered the miracle birth and The National Space Centre's Dhara Patel from Longleat Safari Park tells us all about how SpaceX will help return NASA''s stranded astronauts in 2025.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why gold is so expensive & answers Isaac's question asking how bouncy balls work?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Amazonian Giant Centipede

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Karzan Hughes from the University of Sheffield about why the Orthoptics is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

- Why 5 species of seabird have been added to the UK's red list of birds

- The miracle birth of a baby giraffe at Marwell Zoo

- What the future holds for NASA's stranded astronauts?

- How bouncy balls work?

- Is Orthoptics the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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COSMIC VOYAGERS: Exploring the Moon, Black Holes, and Beyond🌒

2024/9/14

31:47

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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  International Observe the Moon Day from a real-life astronaut.

Dan starts with the latest science news, how the Boeing Starliner completed its journey back to earth, why adopting pigs has improved the well-being of school pupils and Astronaut Jake Foster from the Royal Observatory Greenwich tells us all about International Observe the Moon Day and what we can learn from the moon?

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains the difference between petrol and diesel & the National Space Centre's Ed Turner answers Calan's question asking what's inside a black hole?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Therizinosaurus

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Justin Stebbing from Anglia Ruskin University about why the Biomedical Sciences is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

• The Boeing Starliner's return to earth
• International Observe The Moon Day from Astronaut Jake Foster
• What's inside a black hole?
• Is Biomedical Sciences the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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TINY TEETH, BIG QUESTIONS: Why Do We Have Baby Teeth🦷❓

2024/9/21

29:51

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 an explorer who's taking a school on a trip to the arctic.

Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn all about the 'Supermoon' that lit up our skies this week, SpaceX's Polaris Dawn returning to earth after 5 days in orbit and Explorer Mark Wood tells us all about how he organised a school trip all the way to the arctic.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how snake's digest food & Hannah Walsh from The British Society of Paediatric Dentistry answers why we're not born with adult teeth.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Carnotaurus

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Michael Berthaume from Kings College London about why the Biological Anthropology is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

• The 'Supermoon'
• A school trip to the arctic
• Why we're not born with adult teeth?
• Is Biological Anthropology the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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EXPLORING EQUATIONS: The Science Behind Mathematics♾️

2024/9/28

29:54

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 first baby beavers born in Hampshire for 400 years.

Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn all about how radio waves caused by Elon Musk is stopping our ability to peer into the universe, why a national butterfly emergency has been announced by the Butterfly Conservation and Ewhurst Park's Mandy Lieu tells us all about the first beavers born in Hampshire for 400 years

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how why we close our eyes when we sneeze & Peter Martin from University College London answers why so many babies are born in the evening....or are they?

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Polistes Carnifex or it's better known name The Executioner Wasp.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Katy Clough from Queen Mary's University of London about why the Mathematical Sciences is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

• How Elon Musk is stopping us from peering into the Universe
• Why there's been a National Butterfly Emergency declared?
• The first baby beavers born in Hampshire for 400 years
• Why are most babies born in the evening?
• Is Mathematical Sciences the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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THE SKY'S THE LIMIT: Secrets behind Aerospace Engineering✈️

2024/10/5

30:11

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 Paramotorists in Peru collecting threatened plants.

Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn all about the space capsule that's been sent to the International Space Station to rescue the two stranded astronauts has finally docked, how the UK has stopped creating electricity from burnt coal and Kew Royal Botanical Garden's Carolina Tovar tells us all about why paramorists in Peru have been soaring across the remote desert to collect threatened plants

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains what would happen if we didn't sleep for 3 weeks & Marjorie Lundgren from Lancaster University answers Tom's question on where the first plant seed came from.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Maricopa Harvester Ant.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Tasmin Mynett from Kingston University about why Aerospace Engineering is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

• The capsule sent to save the stranded astronauts has docked
• How England have stopped needing coal for electricity
• The threatened plants of the Peruvian desert
• Where did the first plant seed come from?
• Is Aerospace Engineering the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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COSMIC CALCULATORS: How We Use Computers in Space🖥️❓

2024/10/12

29:13

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 

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 a tree-planting robot.

Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn all a spacecraft on its way to visit an asteroid knocked off course by NASA in 2022, how scientists confirmed that the asteroid that destroyed the dinosaurs 66 million years ago wasn't alone and University of Surrey's Robert Siddall tells us all about their tree-planting robot named Plantolin.

Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains whether the moon has a core & Dan O'Neill from the Royal Veterinary College answers Ben's question on why dogs have wet noses.

Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Trapdoor Spider

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Andreea Font from Liverpool John Moores University to learn about why Computational Astrophysics is the best kind of science?

What do we learn about?

• A spacecraft sent on a mission to save an asteroid
• Why there was more than one asteroid that killed the dinosaurs
• A tree-planting robot
• Why do dogs have wet noses?
• Is Computational Astrophysics the best type of science?

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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