MIDWEEKLY: What Happens if Earth Gets Eaten by a Black Hole?😱 ⚫
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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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ROCKET SCIENCE: How We Travel Through Space🚀🌌
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 rocket science! Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—beginning with a breakthrough in a decades-old mystery involving ginger cats, finally solved earlier this week. Then, we head to a UK zoo to celebrate the birth of two incredibly rare baby lemurs. And finally, Dan is joined by Mark Owen from the Angling Trust to dive into a serious issue: why river levels across the UK are so low this spring—and what that could mean for your water supply. Then, we answer your questions! Karis wants to know: What's the difference between petrol and diesel and Dr. Matilda Brindle from the University of Oxford answers Lily’s question: Were humans once monkeys? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Blue Poison Dart Frog In Battle of the Sciences, rocket scientist, Dr. Minkwan Kim from Southampton University, joins Dan to explain how we get to space! What do we learn about? · The mystery behind ginger cats · The difference between petrol and diesel · Were humans once monkeys?· The deadly Bue Poison Dart Frog· And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore how we get to space! 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: What Happened to Pangaea? 🦖🌍
Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about dinosaurs and Pangea! Find out Dan's theory on what happened to the dinosaurs, why Pangea separated, how animals and plants get their names and how long a lightyear actually is! And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MOON DUST: A Treasure from Another World 💎✨
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 digging up the past learning all about archaeology. Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a heartwarming story — the birth of two baby reindeer at a UK zoo. Next, we explore a fascinating study revealing that apes have been seen treating the wounds of their injured friends. And finally, Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Anand from the Open University to talk about an extraordinary gift he’s received from China — with origins that are literally out of this world. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why some popcorn kernels don't pop and Tom-Joshi Cale from Exeter University answers Sebastian’s question: Will Earth ever leave the Milky Way? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Leopard seal In Battle of the Sciences, we’re digging into why archaeology matters—with the Alfredo Cortell-Nicolau guiding us through the secrets the past! What do we learn about? · A science gift 'rarer than gold'· Why some popcorn kernels... don't pop· If Earth will ever leave the Milky Way?· The deadly Leopard seal· And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the past! 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 was Earth made? 🌍☄️
Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about the Earth and the solar system! Find out Dan's theory on how the Earth was made, what's in the centre of the Earth & how long it takes Neptune to orbit the sun… We also check in with Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App who are uncovering how electricity is moved from place to place…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!
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