Fun Kids Science Weekly

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Fun Kids Science Weekly
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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

  1. 1D AGO

    MIDWEEKLY: How Does The Sky Change Colour? 🌇✨

    This week, Dan's answering your most burning questions about colour!Ever wondered how the sky changes from light to dark blue, from brilliant shades of red to deep hues of purple? Or maybe that's boring – and you'd like to know why pee is yellow... We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re diving into the fascinating world of water economy! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    13 min

  2. 5D AGO

    COSMIC COLLISIONS: The Science Behind The Moon's Craters 🌕💥

    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 what makes us so impatient.  Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with how Mount Vesuvius turned a Roman man's brain into glass. Next, we learn about the second-ever commercial spacecraft to land on the moon. Finally, TV presenter and author, Konnie Huq, joins Dan to discuss her new National Innovation Challenge, designed to inspire young people to think big and tackle pressing issues like climate change. We then answer your questions, Jack wants to know why the ocean is so salty? Professor Francisco Diego from UCL then answers Matty's question: Why does the moon have craters and how were they made? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the Giant Cave Centipede! Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences, behavioural scientist Professor Daniel Read from Warwick University reveals how evolution may have wired us for impatience... What do we learn about? ·   How Mount Vesuvius turned a Roman man's brain into glass ·   An amazing new science competition launched by Konnie Huq  ·   Why the moon has so many craters  ·   The dangerous Giant Cave Centipede  ·    And in Battle of the Sciences, we uncover the secrets behind impatience! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  3. MIDWEEKLY: We Chat To A Real-Life Astronaut! 🚀👨‍🚀

    MAR 5

    MIDWEEKLY: We Chat To A Real-Life Astronaut! 🚀👨‍🚀

    This week, we chat to a real-life astronaut! Meganne Christian, a British astronaut-in-training, is joining us for an exclusive chat about space, science, and why she’s passionate about inspiring the next generation of explorers. We also catch up with the Aquanauts who, this week, are finding out about how the cost of water is built in to so many other things we need in life. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    21 min
  4. MIND TRICKS: How Your Brain Controls Pain 🧠💥

    MAR 1

    MIND TRICKS: How Your Brain Controls Pain 🧠💥

    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 all about the brain's ability to block pain! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a spectacular planetary parade—a rare celestial event that won’t grace our skies again until 2040! Next, we learn about the record-breaking pace at which the world's glaciers are melting. Finally, horticulturist, Roger Parsons, joins Dan for a daffodil hunt and what YOU can do to help.   We then answer your questions, Jack wants to know why do we breathe automatically? Professor Georgina Ellison from KCL then answers Fifi's question: Why do humans need to drink water? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the Texas Blind Salamander  Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences, where Dr. Dan Baumgardt from Bristol University explores the power of neuroscience, revealing how the brain can switch off pain! What do we learn about? ·     A rare celestial event you won’t see again for another 15 years! ·    The record breaking-pace the world's glaciers are melting at  ·     Why humans need to drink water ·     The dangerous Texas Blind Salamander  ·     And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the brain! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  5. MIDWEEKLY: Can Animals Burp? 💨🐶

    FEB 26

    MIDWEEKLY: Can Animals Burp? 💨🐶

    This week, Dan’s answering all of your burning science questions! Find out what role cortisol plays in your emotions, how illness affects your immune system, if planets can die, and the most important question of all – can animals burp? We also catch up with the Aquanauts who, this week, are looking at the challenges around water waste.  Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science. Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min
  6. THE SLOW LIFE OF SLOTHS: Why Are They So Slow? 😴🦥

    FEB 22

    THE SLOW LIFE OF SLOTHS: Why Are They So Slow? 😴🦥

    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 aurora borealis!  Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with the discovery of what has been described as the 'one of the most important pieces of Roman history unearthed in the UK’. Then, we dive into a fascinating conservation effort at a Bristol zoo that’s helping to bring an extinct fish back to the wild. Finally, Walter Meier, a research scientist at the NSIDC, explains the alarming implications of global sea ice reaching a record low. We then answer your questions, Alfie wants to know why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath and Amber Croft from Drusillas Zoo joins Dan to answer Finn's question: Why are sloths so slow? Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn all about the ghost slug! Then, it’s time for Battle of the Sciences, where Dr. Ian Whittaker makes the case for physics as the ultimate science and reveals the stunning secrets behind the aurora borealis! What do we learn about? ·     An ancient Roman Basilica discovered in London   ·    The alarming news that the world's sea ice has reached a record low ·     Why sloths are so slow ·     The dangerous ghost slug  ·     And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the aurora borealis! All on this week's episode of Science Weekly! Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    32 min
  7. MIDWEEKLY: What Colours Can Animals See? 🐶🐱

    FEB 19

    MIDWEEKLY: What Colours Can Animals See? 🐶🐱

    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/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    16 min

  8. FEB 17 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: The Power Of Accents

    This week's bonus episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly features an extended chat with Dr. Mercedes Durham from Cardiff University. She’s a sociolinguist, studying how language works in society, and she’s here to reveal the surprising power of accents!

    15 min
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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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  • Channel
    Fun Kids
  • Creator
    Fun Kids
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    463
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Fun Kids
  • Show Website
    Fun Kids Science Weekly
  • Provider
    Childrens Radio UK

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