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!
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Welcome to our new Science Midweekly series! This week, Dan answers your questions! Uncover the secrets of atoms, learn how the first tree came to be, and explore the fascinating colours animals can see! We also catch up with the Aquanauts who, this week, are looking at where water goes once we are finished with it. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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DINO DYNASTY: Meet The Dinosaur That Ruled The Sky 🦖👑
It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about a dinosaur which used to rule the skies! Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with a fascinating update on the Earth's core—could its shape be shifting? Next, we dive deep into the ocean to meet a newly discovered fish, named after a beloved film character. And to wrap up, Richard Fox from Butterfly Conservation joins Dan to explore the urgent challenges facing butterflies across the UK and what can be done to help. We then answer your questions, Lulu wants to know why planets have a gravitational pull and our favourite meteorologist, Kirsty McCabe joins Dan to answer Deanna's question: Where did the first water droplet come from? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the poisonous Oleander plant. In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Natalia Jagielska explains the power of the palaeontology... the study of ancient dinosaur fossils! What do we learn about? · What's happened to the shape of the Earth's core · The urgent crisis facing butterflies in the UK · How the first water droplet was formed · The dangers of the Oleander plant · And in Battle of the Sciences, the power of palaeontology All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MIDWEEKLY: Why Do Songs Get Stuck In Your Head? 🎶🧠
Welcome to our new Science Midweekly series! This week, Dan dives into your questions! Discover how Jupiter might help protect Earth, uncover the secrets of how mobile phones work, and explore the science behind why some songs get stuck in your head! We also catch up with the Aquanauts who are discovering other sources of water as we continue our brand-new exciting series all about water! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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BRACE FOR IMPACT: Tracking The Collision Course Of Asteroids And Icebergs ☄️💥
It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the power of the brain! Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with an ancient Roman scroll which has been digitally unwrapped by scientists. Next, we explore an asteroid which could potentially collide with Earth in the not so distant future. Finally, Andrew Shepherd joins Dan to track the collision path of the world's largest iceberg. We then answer your questions, Elodie wants to know why we laugh and Dr. Colin Bull from Stirling University answer's Ashton's question: How do fish breathe underwater? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the endangered Blue-Spotted Tree Monitor. In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Christelle Langley explains the power of the brain and why cognitive neuroscience is the best kind of science. What do we learn about? · An asteroid hurtling towards Earth · Tracking the collision path of the world's largest iceberg. · How do fish breathe underwater? · The dangers of the Blue-Spotted Tree Monitor · And in Battle of the Sciences, the power of brain! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MIDWEEKLY: How Long Would It Take To Walk To The Moon? 🚶♂️🌕
Welcome to our new Science Midweekly series! This week, Dan answers your questions as we explore why different types of stones exist, uncover the stories behind ear defenders, and solve a mystery about breathing! We also catch up with the Aquanauts who are discovering where water comes from as we continue our brand-new exciting series all about water! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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
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