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Fun Kids Science Quest

Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space!

Fun Kids Science Quest is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you’ll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux.

There’s also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan – something scientific that’s also a little bit deadly!

You can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkidslive.com

Plus, when you become a Fun Kids Podcasts Plus subscriber, you get access to hundreds of episodes of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, but able to listen ad-free and get new episodes early! It’s out of this world! Not only that you’ll get similar benefits on over 30 Fun Kids podcasts plus you’ll be safe in the knowledge that you’re supporting Fun Kids in bringing high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family.

Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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Latest Episodes:

SPACE SECRETS: Astronaut Tim Peake Reveals All 🧑‍🚀🚀 Jan 03, 2026

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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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MIDWEEKLY: How Many Earths Fit Inside the Sun?🌍☀️ Dec 31, 2025

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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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ANCIENT EGYPT: Understanding How Hieroglyphics Really Worked🐫📜 Dec 27, 2025

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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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MIDWEEKLY: Why Are We Scared of Spiders? 🕷️😱 Dec 24, 2025

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week…

🕷️ Olivia wants to know: Why are some people scared of spiders?
🌎 Gabriel is wondering: Why did Pangea separate?
⭐ Karl asks: What’s the rarest type of star?
🍽️ Beatrice wants to know: Why do people like different foods?
💧 Marcus is curious: Where does water come from?
📄 Nyra asks: How does paper give you cuts?

And ahead of the big day, we pay Santamory a visit to learn about the science of Christmas...36 hours to deliver all the presents seems like a hard job for Santa. But Santmory explains how fast he actually has to travel around the world to make sure it happens!

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ROAR POWER: Why Lions Make Earth-Shaking Sounds 🦁🌍 Dec 20, 2025

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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey into science on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re uncovering the amazing science that gets planes off the ground and diving deep into the ocean to explore one of the most extreme environments on Earth.

In Science in the News, we investigate whether a volcanic eruption helped trigger the Black Death, take a closer look at a mysterious earthquake in England, and meet Jonathan Growcott from Exeter University to discover the powerful science behind a lion’s mighty roar.

We also answer your questions... Patrice wants to know what the oldest living thing on Earth is, and Demetrios Venetsanos from Imperial College London explains exactly how planes work.

Dangerous Dan is back with another strange and surprising creature, the cinnabar rock.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Ben Moat takes us out to sea to explore the hidden world beneath the ocean’s surface.

Plus, Marina Ventura returns with another Ocean Adventure, revealing how oceans benefit humans and help keep our planet alive.

This week, we learn about:

How planes are able to fly
What causes earthquakes and deadly volcanic effects
Why a lion’s roar is so powerful
The mysteries of the deep ocean
How oceans help humans survive

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

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MIDWEEKLY: Why Does Our Hair Turn Grey?🧑‍🦳❓ Dec 17, 2025

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week…

🛗 Caroline wants to know: How do elevators work?
🌍 Astrid is wondering: If we left Earth, where would we go?
👵 Ella asks: Why does our hair turn grey?
🐦 Marley wants to know: Why can’t some birds fly?
💧 Marcus is curious: Where does water come from?

And ahead of the big day, we pay Santamory a visit to learn about the science of Christmas. This week, we're learning about Santa's sleigh... He gets to every house around the world in one night - but how does he do it and how do aerodynamics help and hinder the sleigh?

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ANCIENT GIANTS: Discover Earth’s Oldest Living Residents🌳🌍 Dec 13, 2025

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Get ready for another action-packed adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly. We’re travelling back to the dawn of time to uncover how Earth was created and meeting some of the planet’s oldest and most extraordinary residents.

In Science in the News, we explore why UK woodlands are facing a huge crisis, discover the shocking behaviour of rats in Germany, and hear from Connor Bamford from the British Antarctic Survey about what’s been happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic.

Then it’s time for your questions. EJC wants to know how hydrochloric acid cleans pennies, and Joe Williams from Exeter University explains exactly how Earth formed in the first place.

Dangerous Dan is back with a creature straight out of a horror movie: The Zombie Snail Parasite.

And in Battle of the Sciences, May Chemais from the Ancient Tree Inventory joins us to reveal why ancient trees are some of the greatest survivors on Earth.

Plus, K-Mistry and Kareena dive deep into the oceans to uncover how they absorb CO2, why they’re at risk from climate change, and what we can do to help.

This week, we learn about:
• How Earth was created
• Why UK woodlands are in trouble
• The surprising hunting skills of German rats
• What’s happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic
• The terrifying zombie snail parasite

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

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MIDWEEKLY: What Would Happen to a Human Body in Space?👩‍🚀🌌 Dec 10, 2025

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🩸 Alex wants to know: What makes blood cells?
🌌 Imogen is wondering: What would happen to a human in space?
🎢 Jack asks: How do rollercoasters get so much speed at the start?
👀 Aaron wants to know: How do eyes work?
💤 Atlas is curious: Why can’t we remember our dreams?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! The Moon is covered in craters but how come the Earth isn’t? Well maybe it is, Professor Pulsar explains all!

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ASTRONAUT TIM PEAKE: Life On The International Space Station 🚀 🌌 Dec 06, 2025

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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly! We’re asking a huge question… we talk about science every week, but what actually is it?

In Science in the News, researchers reveal that cats were domesticated much earlier than anyone thought, lightning has been spotted on Mars for the very first time, and Allowen Evin joins Dan to dig up a MASSIVE discovery about how dogs first transformed from wolves into the pets we know today!

Then it’s time for your questions! William wants to know the difference between the flu and the common cold, and Dr Sarah Casewell breaks down what science really is.

Dangerous Dan is back with one of the fiercest ancient predators ever — the smilodon, the gigantic sabre-toothed cat with jaws you definitely wouldn’t want to meet.

And in Battle of the Sciences, we’re joined by science royalty… astronaut Tim Peake! He reveals what life is really like when you’re floating hundreds of kilometres above Earth.

Plus, in Marvellous Missions, we blast off through a wormhole to Deep Space High as Principal Pulsar and the class head to the International Space Station for an out-of-this-world lesson.

This week, we learn about:
– How and when cats were first domesticated
– The first lightning ever seen on Mars
– How ancient wolves became modern dogs
– What separates the flu from a common cold
– What it’s really like to live in space with Tim Peake

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

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MIDWEEKLY: How Fast was the Meteor that Killed the Dinosaurs? ☄️🦖 Dec 03, 2025

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This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

🚂 Aleena wants to know: Why are steam trains so slow?
☄️Dylan is wondering: How fast was the meteor that killed the dinosaurs?
🛁 Alfie asks: Why do our fingers go wrinkly in the bath?
🐝 Simon wants to know: Why is there no king bee?
🪨 Owen is curious: What is the hardest type of rock?
🌈 Cherry asks: How are rainbows made?

And we travel back to the Jurassic period, which existed between 144 and 180 million years ago. It was a time when plant life began to flourish as the newly formed oceans brought rain to many parts of the world that had previously been nothing more than dry deserts.

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