Fun Kids Science Quest

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 on the hunt for the most dangerous food in the world!

First up in Science in the News, we blast into the future with a story about AI that could one day run on the same energy that powers the sun! Then, we dive under the waves to discover how a tropical sea slug has turned up in UK waters, showing how warmer seas are changing ocean life. And finally, we step into the world of creepy crawlies as Dr Joana Meier from Cambridge University uncovers the mystery of nature’s dancing spiders!

Then, we answer your questions! Anthony wants to know why copper wire glows when it gets hot, and biologist Elaine Holmes reveals what the most dangerous food in the world really is.

In Dangerous Dan, we’re learning all about the venomous Brazilian yellow scorpion.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Aaron Whitnall from The Big Cat Sanctuary joins Dan to share what it really takes to become a zookeeper working with lions.

What do we learn about?
· How AI could one day use the sun’s energy to power the world
· Why tropical sea slugs are showing up in the UK
· The mystery of dancing spiders
· What the most dangerous food in the world is
· The deadly Brazilian yellow scorpion
· And in Battle of the Sciences... the amazing world of big cats!

All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!

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Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special!

This week, we’re blasting off into the world of VTOLs — that stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing! These incredible aircraft can soar straight up into the air like a helicopter, then fly forward like a plane. From flying taxis to futuristic rescue vehicles, discover how VTOLs work, the science behind their powerful engines, and how they could change the way we travel in the future!

And Amy and Zac take flight with VTOLs as they explore how sky-cabs could transform travel around cities and reveal the cool technology powering these futuristic machines.

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It’s time for another mind-bending adventure on the Fun Kids Science Weekly!

In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, discover why laughter is contagious, and dive into the strange world of quantum tunnelling.

First up in Science in the News, unusual rocks discovered on Mars could be evidence that life once existed on the Red Planet, scientists have developed a superfood to keep honey bees buzzing, and Jeremy Lockwood from the Natural History Museum joins us to reveal a brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight.

Betsy wants to know how long it would take to walk to the Moon, and comedian and neuroscientist Dean Burnett explains why everything seems funnier when we’re surrounded by people who are laughing.

In Dangerous Dan, we uncover the terrifying power of fluoroantimonic acid — one of the most dangerous substances on Earth.

And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore quantum physics, discovering the bizarre phenomenon of quantum tunnelling, where particles slip through barriers that should be impossible, and learning how this strange science powers our modern world.

What do we learn about?
· The unusual Martian rocks that could show life once existed
· A superfood designed to protect honey bees
· A brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight
· Why laughter is contagious
· The terrifying fluoroantimonic acid
· And in Battle of the Sciences… the mystery of quantum tunnelling

All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!

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Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special!

Ever wondered how airplanes stay safe in the sky? In this episode, we meet a real-life air traffic controller — the person responsible for guiding planes through take-off, landing, and everything in between! From busy control towers to high-tech radar screens, discover the secrets of how air traffic control works and what it takes to keep the skies safe and organized.

And Amy and Zac zoom into the buzzing world of drones.  They discover drones are used everywhere - from farming to filming, rescue missions to delivering food, and explore what the future of drones could look like.

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It’s time for another trip through the solar system and beyond on the Fun Kids Science Weekly!

In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, meet a prehistoric-looking reptile in Dangerous Dan, and uncover the science behind invasion biology.

In Science in the News, SpaceX has pulled off a nail-biting test flight that could change the future of space travel, researchers in India have uncovered a fossil that looks like it came straight from the age of the dinosaurs, and Ian White joins us to celebrate a conservation first — the arrival of baby dormice in Bragate Park!

Etta wants to know how our bodies digest large amounts of food, while Ed Turner from the National Space Centre helps us solve the mystery of Uranus: if it’s so far from the Sun… why is it hot?

In Dangerous Dan, we discover the Tuatara — a fascinating creature that looks like a dinosaur and hides some amazing secrets.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan is joined by Tim Blackburn from UCL to explore invasion biology and find out what happens when species spread into new environments.

What do we learn about?
· A dramatic new SpaceX test flight
· A dinosaur-like fossil unearthed in India
· Why Uranus is hot, even though it’s far from the Sun
· The incredible Tuatara and its prehistoric past
· And in Battle of the Sciences… the science of invasion biology

All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!

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Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special!

Ever wondered how airplanes are built? In this episode, we meet a former Airbus Chief Engineer — the person who helps design and create real-life planes! From giant wings to super-strong engines, discover the secrets of how airplanes are made and what it takes to make them fly.

And Amy takes flight into the wonderful world of wings – and how engineers are using new technology as well as learning from our feathered and fishy friends to innovate designs!

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It’s time for another adventure into the world of science on the Fun Kids Science Weekly!

In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, dive into the science of recycling, and explore the most advanced computer in the world.

First up, we learn about how Coral Reefs in Australia have suffered their worst bleaching on record, then discover about the most advanced computer in the world launched in Oxford. Finally Nina Jones from Kent Wildlife Trust joins Dan to unpack why our unusually hot summer is causing migrating birds to arrive too early.

Next, it's time for your questions... Marley wants to know why do you wake up when you die in your dream, and Dr Francisco Diego from University College London answers Atlas’ question: ‘Is there an end to the universe’

In Dangerous Dan, we meet a new exotic and dangerous creature, revealing the secrets of its deadly abilities.

In Battle of the Sciences, we dive into science behind recycling with the team behind the Talking Rubbish podcast.

What do we learn about?
· Coral reefs in Australia suffering their worst bleaching on record
· The world's most advanced computer in Oxford
· How hot weather is causing birds to arrive too early
· The end of the universe
· And in Battle of the Sciences… the science behind recycling

All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!

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Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special!

In this episode, we meet Rolls Royce. 

Now, you might have seen some amazing Rolls-Royce cars around and about… but Rolls-Royce isn’t just a car brand… it’s also a world leader in making mega-powerful engines for airplanes, ships and even space projects!

And Amy and Zac swoop through a super-smart airport, exploring how artificial intelligence is helping everything run more smoothly… from baggage to boarding, helping keep flights safe and passengers happy.

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It’s time for another journey through the weirdest, wildest, and most wonderful parts of science on the Fun Kids Science Weekly!

In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, crown a new champion in Battle of the Sciences, and uncover the amazing science hiding in animal patterns.

First up, we discover that a meteorite which landed in the USA is actually older than planet Earth itself! Then, we sink our teeth into a new study showing that dinosaurs were surprisingly fussy eaters, before heading to Patagonia with Professor Neill Gasser to learn why the Perito Moreno Glacier is changing so rapidly.

Next, it's time for your questions...Maddie wants to know how far space goes, and Dr László Tálas reveals why tigers are covered in so many stripes!

In Dangerous Dan, we meet the Scolopendra catapora centipede — a venomous, lightning-fast creepy-crawly you definitely wouldn’t want to meet in the wild.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Professor Cock van Oosterhout makes the case for Evolutionary Genetics, revealing the science behind what makes you… YOU!

Plus, the Aquanauts uncover why fresh water is so rare on Earth and the ingenious ways scientists are finding new sources to keep our planet hydrated.

What do we learn about?
· How a meteorite can be older than planet Earth
· Why dinosaurs were picky eaters
· The secrets behind tiger stripes
· The venomous Scolopendra catapora centipede
· And in Battle of the Sciences… how Evolutionary Genetics shapes every one of us!

All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!

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Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special!

In this episode, we’re meeting some of the team at East Midlands Airport to meet some of the brilliant people who help keep it all running smoothly. Airports aren’t just about planes and passengers, they’re buzzing with different jobs and exciting roles...           

And Amy and Zac explore the world of airport jobs - from air marshalls and firefighters to baggage handlers and bird scarers, and discover a variety of roles needed to keep passengers safe and planes on time.

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