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?
🐍 Ralph is wondering: How do snakes move?
💎 Orion asks: How are diamonds so strong?
💧 Luppa wants to know: How are tears made?
🪟 Ace is curious: How is glass made?
🪵 Clem asks: How do woodpeckers avoid headaches?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This week they're learning all about the different types of water on Earth. This includes ice, steam and even snow!

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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 Geological Survey about what’s happening beneath our feet after more than 300 earthquakes shook the UK last year.

Then it’s time for your questions. Willie wants to know what the electromagnetic spectrum is, and Joe Williams from Exeter University answers a mind-bending question: if energy can’t be made or destroyed, how was it first created?

Dangerous Dan is back with a plant you really do not want to touch as we meet the giant hogweed.

And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the powerful science of toxicology and why understanding poisons and chemicals matters more than you might think.

Plus, head to Deep Space High Earth Watch, where Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about Earth’s movements, including earthquakes and volcanoes.

This week, we learn about:

• Where energy comes from

• The hidden dangers and powers of toxicology

• Earthquakes and what causes them

• What’s beneath Antarctica’s ice

• The science behind vibrations and movement inside the Earth

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly

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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?
🤧 Marley is wondering: Why do we need snot?
🪥 Sam asks: Is toothpaste a solid or a liquid?
💊 Evan wants to know: How does medicine help us?
🏔️ Arthur is curious: Why does it get colder the higher up you go?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang discover all the amazing jobs you can do in space if you absolutely love science!

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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 record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.

The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is. 

Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don’t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they’re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.

Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they’re so powerful.

This week, we learn about:

• The secret fourth state of matter called plasma

• How vaccines protect your body from disease

• Why pandas are making a comeback

• What’s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters

• The dangers of the castor bean plant

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!

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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?
🧬 Lauren is wondering: How long have humans been around for?
🪐 Connor asks: How many light-years is Uranus away from the Sun?
🔊 Henry wants to know: Why does sound travel through walls?
🌿 Tygo is curious: How do plants grow underwater?

And we travel back to the Age of the Dinosaurs! 

More varieties of animals and plants lived at the time than ever before – from the dinosaurs on the land to the plants they ate. Things were getting pretty busy underwater too...

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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.

In Science in the News, scientists warn that great white sharks could vanish from the Mediterranean, renewable energy has smashed records across the UK, and Katherine Brown explains how the world around us shapes what we think, want and choose following the UK’s new junk food advertising ban.

Then it’s time for your questions! Henry wants to know why mammals do not lay eggs, and Kirsty McCabe explains the surprising science behind why snow is white.

Dangerous Dan returns with a truly strange creature from the past… the gigantic and mysterious Deinocheirus.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Steven Tingay from Curtin University takes us deep into the world of radio astronomy, revealing how scientists listen to the Universe.

Plus, we blast off with Space Camp to discover where weather really comes from and how satellites help us track storms, pollution and climate change.

This week, we learn about:

• Why snow looks white instead of clear

• Why mammals do not lay eggs

• The danger facing great white sharks

• How scientists listen to space using radio waves

• Why weather satellites are so important for Earth

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! 🚀

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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?
🌀 Sam is wondering: How many dimensions are there?
😮‍💨 Ell asks: Why do we wheeze?
🏔️ Chiara wants to know: How long does it take to climb Mount Everest?
🐘 Cameron is curious: Why do elephants have trunks?

Plus ,Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about the structure of our planet and finds out that the earth’s crust is not made up from jam or cats!

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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 and manage big emotions.

In Science in the News, scientists think the ancestors of sharks may be far older than we once believed, a Welsh farm celebrates the birth of a critically endangered rhino, and neuroscientist Alexa Mosuley explains her discovery that the human brain develops through five different eras.

Then it’s time for your questions. Clement wants to know what electricity actually is, and astronaut Tim Peake answers Jerry’s space-age question about how rockets get into orbit.

Dangerous Dan returns with Chungkingosaurus, a lesser-known but fascinating dinosaur from the Jurassic period.

And in Battle of the Sciences, clinical psychologist Dr Oona McEwan shares science-backed ways to keep your emotions under control when things feel overwhelming.

Plus, Professor Hallux is back at the Happy Health Helpdesk to explain why we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous.

This week, we learn about:

• How rockets travel into space

• What electricity really is

• Why sharks are older than we thought

• How the brain develops over time

• Simple science tips to manage big emotions

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!

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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?
🌞 Finn is wondering: How many Earths fit inside the Sun?
🧼 Ashlyn asks: How does soap clean your hands?
🌕 Jay wants to know: Why is the Moon white?
⚫ Ben is curious: Why does black absorb light?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang are gathering evidence from Mars!

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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, sparky organ really works.

In Science in the News, robotic dogs could soon be helping to fight wildfires, scientists in India have discovered a galaxy that’s an incredible 12 billion years old, and Dr Matilda Brindle joins Dan to investigate the science behind the very first human kiss, believed to date back millions of years.

We also answer your questions... Charlie wants to know how race cars go so fast, and Mercedes Durham from Cardiff University explains why the Ancient Egyptians wrote in hieroglyphics.

Dangerous Dan returns with a tiny dinosaur with a big reputation, the Compsognathus.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Daniel Glaser makes the case for neurology, revealing the electrifying science that powers your brain.

Plus, we head back to Deep Space High for Space For All, discovering what kinds of space careers are perfect for people who love languages.

This week, we learn about:

• How hieroglyphics worked in Ancient Egypt

• How the human brain sends messages

• Robotic dogs and fighting wildfires

• A galaxy older than most of the universe

• The surprising history of the first kiss

• How race cars reach extreme speeds

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!

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