Mysteries of Science

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Was King Arthur a real person? Mar 24, 2023

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You’ve heard the legends — of the sword in the stone and the Knights of the Round Table — but how much of that is fact? Dan and Michael investigate the legend of King Arthur.

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Quantum Weirdness Feb 24, 2023

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Stevie and Michael are entering the realm of quantum physics in this episode of Mysteries of Science! It's all to celebrate the release of the new Ant-Man film.

But what exactly is 'quantum physics' anyway?

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Mountains of The Deep Feb 10, 2023

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Deep beneath the ocean exist vast mountain ranges, some of which are bigger than the ones above water!

To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 10th 2023), we're looking at one very special person – Marie Tharp – and her quest to map the mountains of the deep...

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The Abominable Snowman Jan 27, 2023

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Stories of wild giants living in the snow are part of growing up in the mountains. There’s a good chance you’ve heard these stories too; tales of large bipedal creatures (an animal that walks on two legs) living within the foothills of the Himalayan mountains have been around for over 2,000 years...

What is this creature? And is it really possible such a giant might exist?

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Humans' secret superpower Jan 13, 2023

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Humans. We're everywhere! But how did we become the most advanced species on the planet and what is it about humankind that makes us stand out from the rest?

Dan and Michael investigate in a brand new season of Mysteries of Science.

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Christmas Bonus episode: How? What? Why? Expert Answers to Crazy Questions Live at Cheltenham Literature Festival Dec 23, 2022

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Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Isabel Thomas, and Peter Gallivan answer some crazy questions live on stage at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022, in this bonus Christmas edition of Mysteries of Science.

See you in the new year for a BRAND NEW SERIES of Mysteries of Science. Until then – stay curious!

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Your Mysteries: Chicken or the egg, wormholes, and more Dec 09, 2022

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What came first, the chicken or the egg? It's a question that's puzzled people for centuries – including you! Dan and Michael sit down and answer some of your biggest mysteries of 2023.

Do you have a mystery for us? Tell us at FunKidsLive.com and you might hear yourself in a future episode!

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Inside the pyramids Nov 25, 2022

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They’re the most recognisable symbols of Ancient Egypt and the only ancient wonder still in existence. Although some of the secrets of the pyramids have been unearthed, the Great Pyramid still holds many mysteries…

Dan and Stevie chat to some top Egyptologists to find out more about them and discover a mysterious void located inside.

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Climate change Nov 11, 2022

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Right now, world leaders are gathering in Egypt at the COP27 climate conference to discuss what can be done about climate change...

The planet's environment is changing and the safe conditions in which we can live are at risk. But what is climate change? What's causing these changing weather patterns? And is there anything we can do about it?

Dan and Michael chat to experts to find out these answers and speak to climate activists on the frontline of the fight for a better future.

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Ghost busting Oct 28, 2022

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Halloween's upon us and that means lots of creepy, spooky goings on... right?

Michael and Stevie chat to Chris French and paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding about the supernatural world and whether or not ghosts actually exist...

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