Episodios

  • SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: All the COLOURS of science!
    Mar 27 2023

    In your exclusive bonus episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan is 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've got something for everyone! 

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    7 m
  • MIDWEEKLY: Why Do We Get Carsick? 🚗 🤢
    Jul 16 2025

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week...

    Ben wonders why shooting stars happen, Keogh’s curious about what water’s made of, and Evie wants to know how birds fly. Lily needs answers about car sickness—and Charlie’s intrigued by what happens when we flinch.

    And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we take a look at how propellers work...

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    13 m
  • ATTACK OF THE SCREWWORMS: Meet Nature’s Flesh Eating Flies🪰🧠
    Jul 12 2025

    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 this week we're learning all about life!

    First, we track down a 65-million-pound satellite that's gone missing in space. Then, we explore an incredible exoplanet image captured by the James Webb Telescope. And finally, biologist, Hannah Vineer from Liverpool University, explains the impact of the flesh eating fly spreading across North America.

    Then, we answer your questions! Ben wants to know: How do clouds make rain and Dr. Robert Mahen from Leicester University answers William’s question: How do bodies grow?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Musk Ox!

    And in Battle of the Sciences, philosopher Walter Veit explains the meaning of life.

    What do we learn about?

    · A lost £65 million satellite in space
    · A flesh eating fly causing havoc in North America
    · How clouds make rain
    · How YOUR body grows
    · And in Battle of the Sciences... the meaning of life!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    29 m
  • MIDWEEKLY: How Do Birds Fly?🐦☁️
    Jul 9 2025

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week...

    Why can birds fly while we can’t? Why do animals have such different shaped eyes? What do viruses eat—or do they eat at all? Why does being tickled make us laugh? And are there colours out there that we can’t even see? If so, how do we know they’re real?

    In this curiosity-packed episode, Arlo, Lacy, Ronnie, Laura and Harry ask some seriously fascinating questions—and we’ve got the science to explore the answers!

    And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we take a look at a day in the life of a pilot!

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    14 m
  • ZOMBIE BUGS: How Creepy Creatures Turn Bugs Into Puppets 🪲🧟‍♂️
    Jul 5 2025

    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 this week we're learning all about why the rainbow only has seven colours!

    First, we reveal a surprising fact about the world’s oldest boomerang — it doesn’t come back!
    Next, we meet a brand-new dinosaur that’s just been discovered. And finally, John Pinnegar from CEFAS joins us to explain how warmer weather is drawing endangered sharks to UK waters.

    Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why we need food and Richard Bowman answers Marcus' question- Why does the rainbow only have seven colours?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Pacman Frog

    In Battle of the Sciences, science writer Mindy Weisberger joins Dan to discuss some of the biggest stories she's worked on in the world of science.

    What do we learn about?

    · A newly discovered dinosaur
    · How the warm weather is impacting UK seas
    · Why the rainbow has only seven colours
    · The Pacman Frog
    · And in Battle of the Sciences... zombie bugs!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    28 m
  • MIDWEEKLY: What Is The Longest Snake In The World? 🐍😮
    Jul 2 2025

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week...

    Oisin asks why mushrooms come out in autumn, Molly wonders what is the largest star we know of, Callum wants to know what the longest snake in the world is, Bethan is intrigued why snot comes out of your nose when you cry – and Martha is asking what the hottest chilli pepper in the world is…

    And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode she's taking a look inside a cockpit!

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    15 m
  • ZOOTOPIA: How Zoos Are Getting Kinder🐘🐒
    Jun 28 2025

    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 this week we're learning all about the secret to staying young.

    Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news. First up, a surprising discovery — killer whales caught on camera giving each other massages! Then, we zoom out to the cosmos with a powerful new telescope in Chile that's captured some truly breath-taking images of deep space. And finally, Professor Samantha Ward, an expert in zoo animal welfare, joins Dan to explain the big changes coming to zoo standards across the UK.

    Then, we answer your questions! Leo wants to know: Why people are allergic to different things and Dr. Jackie Boyd from Nottingham Trent University answers Benji's question: Can animals laugh?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Cookie Cutter Shark!

    In Battle of the Sciences, sports scientist, Daniele Magistro, joins Dan to reveal the secret to staying young.

    What do we learn about?

    · What killer whales have been caught doing
    · Improvements to UK zoos
    · Why people are allergic to things
    · Can animals laugh?
    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the secret to staying young!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    28 m
  • MIDWEEKLY: Why Do Sharks Have so Many Teeth? 🦈🦷
    Jun 25 2025

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week...

    Etta gets curious about atoms, Saul’s spinning out over how planets rotate, and Ed wants to know why we can still hear ourselves with ear defenders on. Olivia asks the ultimate “what if” — what would happen if every living creature moved to Jupiter? And Blue’s got a toothy question: why do sharks have so many teeth?

    Big questions, wild answers — all in one jam-packed episode!

    And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we're learning all about getting ready to fly...

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    14 m