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

Episodes

March 21, 2026 32 mins

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, NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis 2 mission, sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. UK beekeepers report worrying losses this winter, and Elena Hoicka from t...

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This Week’s Big Questions!

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

😳 Nick asks: Why does our face turn red when we’re embarrassed?
😋 Bethan asks: Why does food taste better when we’re hungry?

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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, a giant iceberg drifting around Arctic waters is down to its final weeks before it breaks apart completely, scientists have built a mouse-sized robot to inspect parts of the Large Hadron Co...

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This Week’s Big Questions!

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

📡 James asks: What’s the difference between radio and satellite signals?
🌍 Etta wonders: What happens if you dig to the centre of th...

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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, NASA is rethinking its plans for landing astronauts on the Moon, scientists believe the history of writing might be thousands of years older than we once thought, and Frederick Wilkinso...

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March 4, 2026 10 mins

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...

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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, 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 Nata&scar...

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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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