Ho to the power of three, it's a Christmas Eve episode of Science Weekly! This week Dan chats to neuroscientist Daniel Cameron about what makes us move... can a rhythm inspire a dance? How about low frequencies? And why is dancing something human beings love to do?? It's not like eating, which keeps us alive. Do we just do it for fun? Or is there something else going on...
Dangerous Dan reveals the sinister side of the beloved and festive mistletoe, Tom tells his sister Curious Kate all about the clever abilities of electric vehicles, and Santamory examines the aerodynamics needed for Santa's travels around the world! 
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It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 
This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about some scientists in Wales experimenting making healthier bread
Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn the dark secrets behind the Darna Squid, why residents in Kent STILL can't swim in the sea and Dr Catherine Howarth from the University of Aberystwyth tells us all about her project to help grow healthier white bread.
Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Claire's question on why our hair turns grey and we pose Arun's question on why uranium is so dangerous to Professor Tom Scott from the University of Bristol.
Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Shoebill Stork found in the swamps of Africa.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to David Thomas from the University of Oxford about why geomorphology is the best kind of science
What do we learn about?
- The dark secrets of the Darna Squid
- Why Kent residents can't swim in the ocean
- How Welsh scientists are making bread healthier
- What makes Uranium so dangerous?
- Is Geomorphology the best type of science?
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SHAPING EARTH: Exploring the Secrets of Geomorphology

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 
This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about Pig Kidney Transplants!
Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about former Paralympian John McFall and his quest to join the space race working with the European Space Agency, a double celebration for a endangered Suffolk Punch Foal horse called Jedi John and Emily Mullin from WIRED explains all about why human's are starting to have pig kidney transplants.
Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Lily's question on why water is see through and we pose Lucas' question on what's under a turtle's shell to Zoologist Rachael Funnell
Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Gaboon Viper, one of the scariest looking snakes in the world, found in the Sahara Desert.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Louise Gentle from Nottingham Trent University about why Conservation Biology is the best!
What do we learn about?
- One former Paralympian's journey to join the space race
- Jedi John, the Suffolk Punch Foal, and why he's so special
- The science behind humans having Pig Kidney Transplants
- What's under a turtle's shell?
- Is Conservation Biology the best type of science?
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PIGS TO THE RESCUE: The Fascinating World of Pig Kidney Transplants

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 
This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why some hedgehogs in Gloucestershire have 'ballooned?
Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about NASA's Voyager One resuming sending updates back down to earth, why the sun's damage on Antarctica's wildlife has increased & Emily Harper from Wild Hogs Hedgehog Rescue explains why some have been found to have 'ballooned' in Gloucestershire, England.
Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Kitty's question on how touch screens work and we pose Harry's question on what molecules are made of to Dr Catherine Walsh from the University of Leeds.
Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Giant Water bug causing chaos across the world more commonly known as the 'Toe Biter'

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Jimmy Waldron from Dinosaurs Will Always Be Awesome about why Palaeontology is the best!
What do we learn about?
- The return of NASA's Voyager One
- Why the Sun is causing damage to Antarctica's wildlife?
- What's causing Gloucestershire's hedgehogs to 'balloon'?
- What are molecules made of?
- Is Palaeontology the best type of science?
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MIRACULOUS MOLECULES: The Building Blocks of Everything⚛️

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 
This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why grey squirrels on the run is so dangerous for their red counterparts?
Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about the UK's latest astronaut, why NASA's plan to bring Mars' rocks down to earth has hit a snag & Dr Craig Shuttleworth from Bangor University explains why grey squirrels are the talk of the town after their recent escapades in Wales.
Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Amelia's question on how old is the world's oldest tree and we pose Zoe's question on why can some animals only eat vegetables or meat when humans can eat both to Dr Carlo Meloro from Liverpool John Moores University
Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Strangling Fig and why it's a tree's worst enemy around the globe.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Aoife Morrin from Dublin City University about why Analytical Chemistry is the best.
What do we learn about?
- Rosemary Coogan, The UK's latest astronaut
- Why NASA's plans to bring back rocks from Mars is on hold?
- Why grey squirrels are so dangerous to red ones?
- Why some animals only eat meat or vegetables?
- Is Analytical Chemistry the best type of science?
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PLATE OF THE WILD: Unravelling the Diets of Earth's Creatures

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! 
This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we put YOUR questions to our team of experts, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why NASA want the Moon to have its own time zone?
Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about rope bridges have been installed in the UK's Forest of Dean to help its mice, the reason for the earth's biggest ever burst of light and Catherine Heymans, the Astronomer Royal for Scotland, joins us to talk all about why the Moon could soon have its own time zone.
Then we delve into your questions where Dan answers Edith's question on whether fireworks are harmful to the planet and we pose Ben's question on how batteries work to Marshall Brain from How Stuff Works.
Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Bobbitt Worm which can be found lingering waiting to attack in the Pacific and Indian oceans.

The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Dr Robin Kramer from the University of Lincoln all about Faces! Then we pay a visit to Techno Mum to learn all about fingerprint technology.
What do we learn about?
- Mice using rope bridges in the Forest of Dean
- What caused the biggest ever burst of light?
- Could the moon have its own time zone?
- How do batteries work?
- Why the study of spiders is the best type of science?
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