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  • ROCKET SCIENCE: How We Travel Through Space🚀🌌
    2025/05/24

    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 rocket science!

    Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—beginning with a breakthrough in a decades-old mystery involving ginger cats, finally solved earlier this week. Then, we head to a UK zoo to celebrate the birth of two incredibly rare baby lemurs. And finally, Dan is joined by Mark Owen from the Angling Trust to dive into a serious issue: why river levels across the UK are so low this spring—and what that could mean for your water supply.

    Then, we answer your questions! Karis wants to know: What's the difference between petrol and diesel and Dr. Matilda Brindle from the University of Oxford answers Lily’s question: Were humans once monkeys?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Blue Poison Dart Frog

    In Battle of the Sciences, rocket scientist, Dr. Minkwan Kim from Southampton University, joins Dan to explain how we get to space!

    What do we learn about?

    · The mystery behind ginger cats
    · The difference between petrol and diesel
    · Were humans once monkeys?
    · The deadly Bue Poison Dart Frog
    · And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore how we get to space!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    29 分
  • SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: All the COLOURS of science!
    2023/03/27

    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 分
  • MIDWEEKLY: What Happened to Pangaea? 🦖🌍
    2025/05/21

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about dinosaurs and Pangea!

    Find out Dan's theory on what happened to the dinosaurs, why Pangea separated, how animals and plants get their names and how long a lightyear actually is!

    And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!

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    13 分
  • MOON DUST: A Treasure from Another World 💎✨
    2025/05/17

    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 digging up the past learning all about archaeology.

    Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with a heartwarming story — the birth of two baby reindeer at a UK zoo. Next, we explore a fascinating study revealing that apes have been seen treating the wounds of their injured friends. And finally, Dan is joined by Dr. Mahesh Anand from the Open University to talk about an extraordinary gift he’s received from China — with origins that are literally out of this world.

    Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why some popcorn kernels don't pop and Tom-Joshi Cale from Exeter University answers Sebastian’s question: Will Earth ever leave the Milky Way?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Leopard seal

    In Battle of the Sciences, we’re digging into why archaeology matters—with the Alfredo Cortell-Nicolau guiding us through the secrets the past!

    What do we learn about?

    · A science gift 'rarer than gold'
    · Why some popcorn kernels... don't pop
    · If Earth will ever leave the Milky Way?
    · The deadly Leopard seal
    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the secrets of the past!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    34 分
  • MIDWEEKLY: How was Earth made? 🌍☄️
    2025/05/14

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about the Earth and the solar system!

    Find out Dan's theory on how the Earth was made, what's in the centre of the Earth & how long it takes Neptune to orbit the sun…

    We also check in with Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App who are uncovering how electricity is moved from place to place…

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    13 分
  • INSIDE YOUR BRAIN: A Doctor's Guide 🔬👨‍⚕️
    2025/05/10

    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 power of neurosurgery!

    Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with some hopeful news for one of the world's most endangered species. Next, as David Attenborough celebrates his 99th birthday, we take a look at one of the most important films of his legendary career. And finally, Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology explains how the warm spring will bring exotic birds across the English Channel.

    Then, we answer your questions! Jess wants to know: Why babies are born with more bones than adults? And Dr. Thomas Woolley from Cardiff University answers Ziholi's question: How many milliseconds are there in 1000 centuries?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Fennec Fox.

    In Battle of the Sciences, paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Ian Kamily from the Royal College of Surgeons of England explores the incredible workings of the brain — and why it’s one of the most important organs in the human body

    What do we learn about?

    · Good news for one of the world's rarest species
    · The arrival of exotic birds to the UK
    · Why babies have more bones than adults?
    · How many milliseconds are in 1000 centuries?
    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the importance of the brain!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    32 分
  • MIDWEEKLY: How Dangerous Are Black Holes? 🕳️✨
    2025/05/07

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    This week is all about AI, space... and grass!

    Find out if AI could develop emotions, how likely you are to fall into a black hole, when humans could live on Mars, and why grass is green!

    We also check in with Marina and her trusty sidekick, Map App, as they explore where our electricity is made and how it’s transmitted to our homes.

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

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    13 分
  • VOLCANO ERUPTION: The Big Kaboom 🌋💥
    2025/05/03

    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 on top of all that... Dan has a MASSIVE announcement to tell you all.

    Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the European Space Agency's mission to weigh the world's trees using a satellite. Next, we learn about a discovery made by archaeologists in Scotland that proves the existence of an ancient civilisation. And finally, Megan Quail from Aberystwyth University joins Dan to discuss her study showing that goats are smarter than sheep and alpacas.

    Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why do frogs croak? And Professor David Pyle from the University of Oxford answers Shaan's question: How do volcanoes erupt?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Horse Hair Worm—creepy and deadly!

    In Battle of the Sciences, we hear from the incredible Tree Sisters, a group on a mission to protect our planet and fight climate change one tree at a time.

    What do we learn about?

    · A mission to weigh the world's trees
    · The smartest animal on the farm
    · How volcanoes erupt
    · The DEADLY Horse Hair Worm
    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the importance of conservation

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    33 分