Fun Kids Science Quest

Fun Kids Science Quest

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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February 25, 2026 10 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🪶 JJ asks: Why don’t ostriches fly?
🌻 Stein wonders: Why do sunflowers face the sun?
🌬️ Arlo wan...

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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, could an elephant foot bone discovered in  Spain be evidence of Hannibal’s legendary war elephants? A teacher in Wales has an ancient crocodile species named after him by a f...

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February 18, 2026 14 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🔥 Griffin wants to know: Why do some materials burn and not others?
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We may have a new name but 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, could a mound in North West England contain the remains of Ivar the Boneless, a lost Viking? We also discover why porpoises go quiet when boats pass by, and...

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February 11, 2026 13 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🍃 Orla wants to know: Why are leaves green?
🍊 Tommy is won...

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We may have a new name but 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, scientists discover that Norwegian polar bears are healthier and fatter than ever, old boats are being sunk around the UK to create brand-new habitats for w...

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February 4, 2026 11 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🤭 William wants to know: Why do we burp?
🐱 Sam is wond...

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We may have a new name but 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, we meet an incredible 8-year-old set to become one of the youngest Britons to visit Antarctica, hear about a jaw-dropping archaeological dig uncovering two of the rarest Iron Age objects ever...

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January 27, 2026 11 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

☀️ Rufus wants to know: What type of star is the Sun?
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!

In Science in the News, we reveal what lies hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice, explore why scientists are rethinking what they know about cows after one was seen using objects to solve a problem., and hear from Callum Harrison at the British G...

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January 21, 2026 12 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

Alice wants to know: Why are some people left-handed?
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!

In Science in the News, there’s good news for giant pandas as they’re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a r...

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January 14, 2026 12 mins

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

Nyra wants to know: Why do stars shine so brightly?
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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.

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🤧 Raphael wants to know: Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?
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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...

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week…

🌿 Herbie wants to know: Do plants have muscles?
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey through time, space, and the human mind on this week’s Science Weekly!

We’re heading back to Ancient Egypt to unlock the secrets of hieroglyphics, a mysterious language that was lost for thousands of years. Then we zoom inside your head to explore the incredible science of the brain and how this squishy, s...

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week…

🕷️ Olivia wants to know: Why are some people scared of spiders?
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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...

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