Fun Kids Science Weekly

Fun Kids Science Weekly

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

Episodes

April 26, 2025 28 mins

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 learn all about why studying rocks...ROCKS!

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Welcome space explorers to a trip around the solar system to answer your burning science questions! Why does our hair turn grey? Why do people hate certain foods? And what really is the rarest star in the galaxy? 

We also check in with Marina Ventura, who is out on a new adventure exploring energy! Today we learn all about what it is, how it works and why we use it!

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising disc...

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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 learn all about what our pets are thinking!

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This week, with Dan as your guide, we're covering everything you've been sending in - from what makes up the matter of the universe, to if you can really hypnotise someone! 

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out what we can do to protect the supply of water in the future.

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

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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 learn all about the science of the past!

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Today we're finding out how concrete is made, why we get headaches, and why we can't use our coats like bird wings...

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out about water in space!

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

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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 learn all about the science of sleep!

Dan kicks o...

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This week, Dan's answering your science questions!

How far Uranus is from the Sun? Ever wondered how long humans have been on Earth? And perhaps the most pressing question of all: how do toasters not get hot on the outside?

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re  finding out about the impact everyday life has on our water supply... 

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising di...

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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 learn all about why there are so many different languages across the world!

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This week, Dan's answering your science questions!

Ever wondered how race cars move so fast? Why volcanoes blow their tops? Or what the oldest living thing on Earth is? 

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re  finding out about the impact everyday life has on our water supply... 

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

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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 learn all about ecology and how it shapes everything around us!

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This week, Dan's answering your science questions!

Ever wondered why the ocean is salty, how clouds make rain, or why no two sneezes sound the same?

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re diving into the technology that helps us save water.

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

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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 to determine which science is the best, and lear...

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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!

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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...

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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, surprisin...

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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 ...

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February 26, 2025 15 mins

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 wonde...

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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 ...

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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 disco...

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