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10 Jan

ALIEN HUNT: How Scientists Are Tracking Down Life in Space 🛸👽

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly! With snow falling across the country, we’re uncovering the cool science behind why snow is white, and then tuning into the Universe to explore the secret signals streaming across our galaxies. In Science in the News, scientists warn that great white sharks could vanish from the Mediterranean, renewable energy has smashed records across the UK, and Katherine Brown explains how the world around us shapes what we think, want and choose following the UK’s new junk food advertising ban. Then it’s time for your questions! Henry wants to know why mammals do not lay eggs, and Kirsty McCabe explains the surprising science behind why snow is white. Dangerous Dan returns with a truly strange creature from the past… the gigantic and mysterious Deinocheirus. And in Battle of the Sciences, Steven Tingay from Curtin University takes us deep into the world of radio astronomy, revealing how scientists listen to the Universe. Plus, we blast off with Space Camp to discover where weather really comes from and how satellites help us track storms, pollution and climate change. This week, we learn about: Why snow looks white instead of clear Why mammals do not lay eggs The danger facing great white sharks How scientists listen to space using radio waves Why weather satellites are so important for Earth All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! 🚀 Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
11 Apr

BRAIN BOX: A High-Tech Science Question Chamber 🧠⚡

It's time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest! In Science in the News, humans have travelled further into space than ever before as Artemis II orbits the Moon, scientists achieve a world first by mapping the DNA of a monkey, and Richard Wall from the University of Bristol joins Dan to explain the spread of a dangerous flesh-eating fly and why experts are keeping a close eye on it. It’s time for your questions too. Ryan wants to know why Earth spins on a wonky axis, and Brian Diffey from Newcastle University explains how your body makes vitamin D from sunlight. Dangerous Dan introduces the secretary bird, a fierce and fascinating hunter with a very unusual way of catching its prey. Then it’s time for Brain Box, where Dan’s high-tech question chamber puts top scientists to the test. This week, analytical chemist Kirsty Penkham takes on the challenge. Plus, in Kitchen Chemistry, K-Mistry explores the science of solids, liquids and gases, turning your kitchen into a chemistry lab. From deep space missions to DNA discoveries and dangerous insects, this episode is packed with brilliant science. What we learn about: • NASA’s Artemis II mission and its journey around the Moon • A world-first breakthrough in mapping monkey DNA • The threat of a flesh-eating fly • Why Earth spins on a tilted axis • How the body makes vitamin D from sunlight • The hunting skills of the secretary bird • The science of solids, liquids and gases All that and more on this week’s Science Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Apr

RETURN TO THE MOON: Inside NASA’s Artemis II Mission 🌕🚀

It's time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest! We’re diving into a prehistoric face-off this week to uncover the difference between two of history’s most fearsome predators: Mosasaurus and Megalodon. One ruled the ancient seas with razor-sharp teeth, the other was a giant marine reptile built for ambush and power. In Science in the News, a jaw bone found deep inside a cave in the UK is helping scientists rewrite the story of how dogs became our best friends. We also look up to the Moon, where a once-in-a-century crater has appeared surprisingly recently, Kevin Olsen from Oxford University joins Dan to explain NASA’s Artemis II mission, which will see humans travel around the Moon for the first time in over fifty years! It’s time for your questions too. Rosa wants to know why hair turns grey, and John Hutchinson from the Royal Veterinary College answers Max’s big prehistoric question about what makes a Mosasaurus different from a Megalodon? Dangerous Dan is back with The Bone Breaker, a creature with a seriously fearsome reputation. And in Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Robyn Grant from Manchester Metropolitan University joins Dan to uncover the fascinating science of whiskers and why so many animals rely on them to sense the world around them. Plus, we head back to the Pleistocene Period to explore what Earth looked like long ago and how geology helps us piece together the planet’s past. What we learn about: • The difference between a Mosasaurus and a Megalodon • How dogs may have become man’s best friend • A brand-new crater on the Moon • NASA’s plans to build a base on the Moon • Why hair turns grey • The strange science of whiskers • The fearsome bone breaker • What the Earth looked like during the Pleistocene Period All that and more on this week’s Science Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Mar

Why Do We Have Eyebrows?🤨 👀

This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… ✨ Orla asks: Why do we get spots? 🤨 Nathan wonders: Why do we have eyebrows? 💡 Henry wants to know: Why does light travel faster than sound? ☁️ Grace is curious: How do clouds form? And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. This time the class head out into space to view a small group of satellites called Cluster! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
22 Apr

Why Are Diamonds Unbreakable? 💎🔒

This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 🍎 Why do apples turn brown? 💎 Why are diamonds unbreakable? 🫧 How are bubbles made? 🌍 What’s the science behind earthquakes? ⚡ How does electricity work? 🧪 What makes dishwasher tablets poisonous? And join Principle Pulsar and his class as they discover all about what ‘Cosmic Rays’ are and where they come from. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
3 Jan

SPACE SECRETS: Astronaut Tim Peake Reveals All 🧑‍🚀🚀

Get ready to kick off the New Year with an out-of-this-world episode of Science Weekly! We’re docking with the International Space Station as world-famous astronaut Tim Peake joins us to reveal what life is really like in space, including how rockets travel beyond Earth. We’re also diving into the science of feelings, with expert tips on how to understand and manage big emotions. In Science in the News, scientists think the ancestors of sharks may be far older than we once believed, a Welsh farm celebrates the birth of a critically endangered rhino, and neuroscientist Alexa Mosuley explains her discovery that the human brain develops through five different eras. Then it’s time for your questions. Clement wants to know what electricity actually is, and astronaut Tim Peake answers Jerry’s space-age question about how rockets get into orbit. Dangerous Dan returns with Chungkingosaurus, a lesser-known but fascinating dinosaur from the Jurassic period. And in Battle of the Sciences, clinical psychologist Dr Oona McEwan shares science-backed ways to keep your emotions under control when things feel overwhelming. Plus, Professor Hallux is back at the Happy Health Helpdesk to explain why we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous. This week, we learn about: How rockets travel into space What electricity really is Why sharks are older than we thought How the brain develops over time Simple science tips to manage big emotions All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
28 Feb

VAMPIRE MYSTERY: Archaeologists Examine a Strange Burial🧛‍♂️🦴

It's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest! In Science in the News, a rare turtle rescued in the UK begins the next stage of its recovery, scientists discover that snakes don’t get hungry in the same way humans do, and archaeologist Nataša Sarkic joins Dan to investigate the remains of a so-called “vampire” found in a grave at Račesa, a fortress in eastern Croatia. It’s time for your questions too. Leo wants to know how chameleons change colour, and Simon Green from the Open University answers Roscoe’s big space question: just how hot is the Sun’s core? Dangerous Dan introduces the bizarre hag moth, and in Battle of the Sciences, we head beneath the ice with glaciologist Sammie Buzzard from the UK Centre for Polar Observation and Modelling to uncover what glaciers can teach us about our planet. Plus, in Space Cadets, Harry and Terry blast off on an accidental adventure to the Sun to discover more about the star at the centre of our Solar System. What we learn about: How rescued sea turtles recover Why snakes don’t feel hunger like humans The truth behind a “vampire” burial in Croatia How chameleons change colour How hot the Sun’s core really is The unusual hag moth What glaciologists study beneath the ice All that and more on this week’s Science Quest! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
20/12/2025

ROAR POWER: Why Lions Make Earth-Shaking Sounds 🦁🌍

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey into science on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re uncovering the amazing science that gets planes off the ground and diving deep into the ocean to explore one of the most extreme environments on Earth. In Science in the News, we investigate whether a volcanic eruption helped trigger the Black Death, take a closer look at a mysterious earthquake in England, and meet Jonathan Growcott from Exeter University to discover the powerful science behind a lion’s mighty roar. We also answer your questions... Patrice wants to know what the oldest living thing on Earth is, and Demetrios Venetsanos from Imperial College London explains exactly how planes work. Dangerous Dan is back with another strange and surprising creature, the cinnabar rock. And in Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Ben Moat takes us out to sea to explore the hidden world beneath the ocean’s surface. Plus, Marina Ventura returns with another Ocean Adventure, revealing how oceans benefit humans and help keep our planet alive. This week, we learn about: How planes are able to fly What causes earthquakes and deadly volcanic effects Why a lion’s roar is so powerful The mysteries of the deep ocean How oceans help humans survive All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
02/04/2014 • Subscribers Only

Techno Mum: My dad says that you can’t put metal things like forks in the microwave. Why not?

Ep 8 – Have you ever wondered why grown ups keep telling you not to put metal in the microwave? Techno Mum explains why things might go bang if you do!
01/08/2023

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Our Roads (Road to 2050)

Road travel is a high carbon way to get around. Whilst electric cars and renewable fuels might help reduce emissions, it’s not just vehicles we need to consider – what about streetlights and signs? Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is THE podcast for kids that want to learn all about history. From the Victorian era to the Romans, each "History Quest: History for Kids" series dives into the lives of people living back in those days and get's kids learning all about what happened in the past!

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Education for Kids
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! Fun Kids Science Quest 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 access to hundreds of episodes of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, but able to listen ad-free and get new episodes early! It's out of this world! Not only that you'll get similar benefits on over 30 Fun Kids podcasts plus you'll be safe in the knowledge that you're supporting Fun Kids in bringing high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Education for Kids
Hear a brand new band called Nancy and the Meerkats break through and become pop sensations like One Direction, Little Mix and Union J!

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Stories for Kids
We’ve been heading to primary schools across the UK to investigate interesting stories and the people who write them and we’ll be joined by the authors themselves to answer your questions! You can hear Story Explorers first at 18:15 every week day in The Club with Bex on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station. Story Explorers is a Pixiu production for Fun Kids.

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Stories for Kids
In this new show, Harry and Terry accidentally get rocketed into space when they were queuing for a hotdog! Now they are Space Cadets with missions across the universe! Listen to childrens radio station Fun Kids on DAB Digital Radio in London and online.

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

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Education for Kids

Shows that unlock your children's imaginations and inspire them to think, create and play. Great podcasts for children covering science, books, activities, stories and more from the UK's children's radio station Fun Kids. Check out our weekly shows - the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Fun Kids Meets, Activity Quest, Book Worms and Story Quest - and listen back to 20 other kids audio box sets.

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ALIEN HUNT: How Scientists Are Tracking Down Life in Space 🛸👽

BRAIN BOX: A High-Tech Science Question Chamber 🧠⚡

RETURN TO THE MOON: Inside NASA’s Artemis II Mission 🌕🚀

Why Do We Have Eyebrows?🤨 👀

Why Are Diamonds Unbreakable? 💎🔒

SPACE SECRETS: Astronaut Tim Peake Reveals All 🧑‍🚀🚀

VAMPIRE MYSTERY: Archaeologists Examine a Strange Burial🧛‍♂️🦴

ROAR POWER: Why Lions Make Earth-Shaking Sounds 🦁🌍

Techno Mum: My dad says that you can’t put metal things like forks in the microwave. Why not?

Reducing the Carbon Footprint of Our Roads (Road to 2050)

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Techno Mum: My dad says that you can’t put metal things like forks in the microwave. Why not?

What does Starlight teach us?

How is Lightning Made and Weather Presenter Judith Ralston!

The Megalodon & Fire Mountain!

24 Planets Better for Life than Earth and the Fearsome Megladon!

A Business Park in Space?

Real Life Devil-Snare and How Our Brains Work with Betina Ip!

Diving with SHARKS with Eloise from Deadly Mission Shark!

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

Alison Hammond, Romesh Ranganathan and Lolly Adefope!

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