Episodes

  • 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 mins
  • MIDWEEKLY: How Long Would It Take To Walk To The Moon? 🚶‍♂️🌕
    Feb 5 2025

    Welcome to our new Science Midweekly series!

    This week, Dan answers your questions as we explore why different types of stones exist, uncover the stories behind ear defenders, and solve a mystery about breathing!

    We also catch up with the Aquanauts who are discovering where water comes from as we continue our brand-new exciting series all about water!

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

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    16 mins
  • EVOLUTION EXPLAINED: Why Do Men Have Nipples? 🧬🔍
    Feb 1 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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the power of accents!

    Dan kicks off with the latest in science news, beginning with a ground-breaking discovery on a distant asteroid millions of miles away. Next, we explore the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on climate change. Finally, Andrew Sweetman joins Dan to reveal what scientists are uncovering in the deepest parts of the ocean.

    We then answer your questions, Edith wants to know why we get itchy spots and Dr. Jacob Gardner from Reading University answer's Romi's question: Why do men have nipples?

    Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn about the Armstrong Limit!

    In Battle of the Sciences, Professor Mercedes Durham explains the power of accents and why sociolinguistics is the best kind of science.

    What do we learn about?

    · An amazing discovery on an asteroid millions of miles away

    · What scientists are discovering in the deepest parts of the ocean

    · Why do men have nipples?

    · The dangers of the Armstrong Limit

    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the power of accents!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    34 mins
  • Water is Life: How It Shapes Our World 💧🌍
    Jan 29 2025

    Welcome to our brand new Science Midweekly series!

    This week, we meet the Aquanauts as we explore the incredible role water plays in sustaining life on Earth. Dan will also be answering your questions as Ethan wants to know the secrets behind atoms and Anna wonders why our voice cracks...

    Join us for a brand-new episode of our exciting series all about water!

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    15 mins
  • AI Adventure: Exploring the Future of Artificial Intelligence 💻💡
    Jan 25 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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the future of AI!

    Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with an update on astronaut Suni Williams, who has been stuck on the ISS since June. We then explore how hitchhiking pests are wreaking havoc on ecosystems worldwide. Finally, Professor Peter Heather joins Dan to discuss a ground-breaking method for testing ancient DNA that could reshape our understanding of British history.

    We then answer your questions, Arthur wants to know all about cryogenic freezing and Professor Adam Taylor from Lancaster University answer's Harvey's question: Why do we get pins and needles?

    Dangerous Dan continues, where we learn about one of the ocean's deadliest creatures... the Megamouth Shark.

    In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. John Woodward explains the future of AI and why Computer Science is the best kind of science.

    What do we learn about?

    · Update on Suni Williams who has been stuck on the ISS since June

    · Hitchhiking pests wreaking havoc across the globe

    · Why we get pins and needles?

    · One of the ocean's deadliest creatures

    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the future of AI!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    34 mins
  • THE ATOMIC CLOCK: Unlocking The Secrets of Time ⏳✨
    Jan 18 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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn about the atomic clock and how it's revolutionising timekeeping!

    Dan starts with the latest science news, where we learn about Amazon boss Jeff Bezos' entry into space, how Norway became the first country to go all electric on the roads, and Dr. Vittorio Aita from King's College London joins Dan to explain about a new revelation in timekeeping.

    We then answer your questions, Etta wants to know all about white holes and Dr. Susan Cartwright from Sheffield University answers Linden's question: if you point a laser at the sky, will it reach space?

    Dangerous Dan continues, and we’re diving into one of the ocean’s most mysterious creatures—the Black Swallower!

    In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Steve Taylor breaks down the science of time and why it sometimes flies by and other times drags on.

    What do we learn about?

    · How Jeff Bezos is taking on Elon Musk in the space race

    · The first nation to go all electric on the roads

    · The atomic clock and how it's revolutionising timekeeping

    · Can lasers really reach space?

    · And in Battle of the Sciences, the science of time!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    36 mins
  • THE COLOURFUL SECRETS OF FLOWERS: The Science Behind Nature's Colours 🌹🌈
    Jan 11 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 continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why flowers are so colourful!

    Dan starts with the latest science news, where we discover what made more electricity than ever last year, uncover the largest dinosaur footprint ever found in the UK, and Dr. Martin Cheek from Kew Gardens joins Dan to explain the new species discovered in 2024!

    We then answer your questions, Arthur wants to know if humans will ever run out of water and Beverley Glover from the University of Cambridge explains why flowers have colour.

    Dangerous Dan continues, and we learn all about Annapurna, a mountain in Nepal that stands at over 8,000m!

    And Battle of the Sciences is all about astrophysics as Anna Puglisi explains the secrets of the universe.

    What do we learn about?

    · What made more electricity than ever last year?

    · Will humans ever run out of water?

    · Why flowers have colour

    · One of the world’s deadliest mountains

    · And the secrets of the universe in Battle of the Sciences

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    34 mins
  • MIND OVER CART: The Psychology of Why We Shop 🏪🥫
    Jan 4 2025

    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 answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why we burp!

    Dan starts with the latest science news where we discover how much dinosaur fossils have recently sold for at auction, what our galaxy looked like when it was first formed and finally, Marie Weech from Kew Gardens joins Dan to explain their plans to digitise their dried plant and fungal specimens.

    We then answer your questions, Ned wants to know if blackholes are harmless and Daniel Sifrim from Queen’s Mary’s University answers why we burp.

    Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about Kilauea volcano in the middle of the Pacific.

    And Battle of the Sciences is all about consumer psychology as Cathrine Jansson-Boyd explains why we buy things.

    What do we learn about?

    · What our galaxy looked like when it was formed.

    · Whether or not blackholes are harmless

    · Why we burp

    · An ancient and deadly volcano in the middle of the Pacific

    · Why we choose to buy things in Battle of the Sciences

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    37 mins