Fun Kids Science Weekly Podcast

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Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space!

The Fun Kids Science Weekly is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux.

There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s also a little bit deadly!

You can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkidslive.com

Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Amy Aviation is a plane enthusiast who loves planes and explains how paper planes stay in the air.
Curator who explains the mystery of a dinosaur 'mass grave' at the 'River of Death' in Canada.
Chief Scientist at the UK Space Agency, answers questions about why the Earth spins but not the Sun.
Expert in microbiology who discusses myths around cleaning and why microbiology is the best science.
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John Meek is associated with Wild Planet Trust and is involved in wildlife conservation, notably the story of a lynx that could be released into the wild in the UK.
Megan Howard is from Cotswolds Wildlife and answers questions about animals, including how they make poison.
Dr. Timothy Hearn is a chronobiologist from the University of Cambridge, involved in exploring the code of life.

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Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on Fun Kids Science Weekly.

0:00 14:44

MIDWEEKLY: Why Do Nettles Sting?

Hosts
Dan
Guests
Amy Aviation
Keywords
nettles sting sleep blood earthquakes elephant trunks paper planes aviation

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

Why do we sleep? What’s in our blood? What causes earthquakes? Why do nettles sting — and what’s the deal with elephant trunks? We’ve got the answers in this jam-packed episode full of weird, wild science!

And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode Amy explains how paper planes stay in the air.

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0:00 29:56

DINOSAUR GRAVEYARD: The River of Death ☠️🦖

Hosts
Dan
Guests
Emily Bamforth Adam Amara Dr. Primrose Freestone
Keywords
dinosaurs volcanoes Mount Etna Earth's core dinosaur graveyard River of Death Shoebill stork microbiology cleaning myths solar system

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

In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and this week we're learning all about a HUGE dinosaur graveyard!

Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—starting with a dive-bombing buzzard causing a school playground ban in London. Next, we investigate the Mount Etna eruption- Europe's most active volcano. And finally,  Curator Emily Bamforth explains the mystery of a dinosaur 'mass grave' at the 'River of Death' in Canada. 

Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: What happens if you dig to the middle of the Earth and Chief Scientist at the UK Space Agency, Adam Amara, answers Wilbur’s question: Why does the Earth spin but not the Sun?

In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Shoebill stork.

In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Primrose Freestone explains why microbiology is the best kind of science and delves into the myths around cleaning!

What do we learn about?

·  Why a school in London has banned playtime 
·  A dinosaur graveyard at the 'River of Death'
·  Does the Sun spin?
·  The DEADLLY Shoebill stork
·  And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the myths around cleaning!

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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0:00 12:52

MIDWEEKLY: Could Atlantis Be Real? 🧜‍♂️🌊

Hosts
Dan
Guests
Marina Ventura
Keywords
Atlantis rollercoasters teeth chattering plants underwater electricity

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

You've been sending in your questions and this week, we find out why rollercoasters are so fast at the start – why our teeth chatter when we're cold – whether the city of Atlantis is real – and how plants grow underwater...

And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!

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0:00 28:29

ZOO-LIFE TO WILDLIFE: A Lynx's Epic Adventure 🐾🏞️

Hosts
Dan
Guests
John Meek Megan Howard Dr. Timothy Hearn
Keywords
dark matter climate change lynx water origin animal poison code of life

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

In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and this week we're learning all about the code of life!

Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—starting with how levitating magnets might help crack the mystery of dark matter. Next, we explore how climate change is putting Gila monsters at risk. And finally, John Meek from Wild Planet Trust joins Dan to share the remarkable story of a lynx that could become the first zoo-born cat in the UK to be released into the wild.

Then, we answer your questions! Lola wants to know: Where water came from and Megan Howard from Cotswolds Wildlife answers Ruben’s question: How do animals make poison?

In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Death Camas plant.

In Battle of the Sciences, we explore the hidden code of life with chronobiologist Dr. Timothy Hearn from the University of Cambridge.

What do we learn about?

·  Why scientists may have solved the mystery of dark matter  
·  The amazing journey of a lynx
·  Where water came from
·  How animals make their DEADLY poison 
·   And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the code of life!

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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0:00 12:10

MIDWEEKLY: What Happens if Earth Gets Eaten by a Black Hole?😱 ⚫

Hosts
Dan
Guests
Marina Ventura
Keywords
black hole Earth atoms touching sound of glasses electricity

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

You've been sending in your questions and this week, hear Dan's theory on why jumping in the dark makes us dizzy and what would happen to the Earth if it was swallowed by a black hole.

Plus, can atoms touch each other? And why do some glasses make a noise when you rub your finger around it?

And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!

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Ratings

Global:
4.4 rating 1997 reviews

UK

4.5 ratings 1100 reviews

USA

4.4 ratings 411 reviews

Australia

4.4 ratings 296 reviews

Canada

4.0 ratings 72 reviews

New Zealand

4.7 ratings 59 reviews

Ireland

4.1 ratings 42 reviews

Singapore

4.4 ratings 10 reviews

South Africa

4.6 ratings 7 reviews