There's a huge breakthrough in nuclear energy, and in this special bonus episode we have one of the scientists behind it - Anne Kritcher from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory joins us to tell us more about what this could mean for the future of energy. 

There's a huge breakthrough in nuclear energy, and in this special bonus episode we have one of the scientists behind it - Anne Kritcher from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory joins us to tell us more about what this could mean for the future of energy.

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

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&rsquo;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&nbsp;<a href="https://FunKidsLive.com/plus">FunKidsLive.com/plus</a>

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SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Nuclear Fusion with Annie Kritcher

Science in the news

Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Battle of the Sciences

Learn Series

Outro

It's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest!

In Science in the News, could an elephant foot bone discovered in  Spain be evidence of Hannibal’s legendary war elephants? A teacher in Wales has an ancient crocodile species named after him by a former pupil, and Saturday 21st February is World Pangolin Day, and to celebrate, Dan chats with Jessie Schrauger from the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation about the vital work being done to protect the world’s most trafficked mammals.

It’s time for your questions too. Isabel wants to know how lenses in glasses help us see clearly, and Luke Gaskill from Scout Adventures answers Marcus’ burning question: why is there smoke when there is a fire?

Dangerous Dan introduces the strange and subterranean purple frog.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Ian Mills makes the case for dentistry and the science behind keeping our teeth strong.

Plus, in Professor Hallux’s Map of Medicine, we investigate toothache and discover what really happens if you forget to brush.

What we learn about:


Why fire creates smoke


How lenses in glasses bend light


Why brushing your teeth prevents cavities


Possible evidence of Hannibal’s war elephants


How pangolins are being protected


The unusual purple frog


What causes toothache

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

It's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, could an elephant foot bone discovered in&nbsp; Spain be evidence of Hannibal&rsquo;s legendary war elephants? A teacher in Wales has an ancient crocodile species named after him by a former pupil, and Saturday 21st February is World Pangolin Day, and to celebrate, Dan chats with Jessie Schrauger from the Pangolin Conservation and Research Foundation about the vital work being done to protect the world&rsquo;s most trafficked mammals.
It&rsquo;s time for your questions too. Isabel wants to know how lenses in glasses help us see clearly, and Luke Gaskill from Scout Adventures answers Marcus&rsquo; burning question: why is there smoke when there is a fire?
Dangerous Dan introduces the strange and subterranean purple frog.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Ian Mills makes the case for dentistry and the science behind keeping our teeth strong.
Plus, in Professor Hallux&rsquo;s Map of Medicine, we investigate toothache and discover what really happens if you forget to brush.
What we learn about:
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Why fire creates smoke
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How lenses in glasses bend light
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Why brushing your teeth prevents cavities
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Possible evidence of Hannibal&rsquo;s war elephants
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How pangolins are being protected
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The unusual purple frog
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What causes toothache
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All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!

HANNIBAL'S WAR ELEPHANTS: Lost Clues Discovered 🐘⚔️

Intro

Griffin - Why don't all materials burn?

Livy - What happens when we fall asleep?

Lucy - Why do we get headaches?

Charlie - Why do whales explode?

Thomas - How do landing gears work?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🔥 Griffin wants to know: Why do some materials burn and not others?
😴 Livy is wondering: What happens when we fall asleep?
🤕 Lucy asks: Why do we get headaches?
🐋 Charlie wants to know: Why do whales explode?
✈️ Thomas is curious: How do landing gears work?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class as they discover how different types of telescopes work, so that we can see planets tens of lightyears away!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🔥 Griffin wants to know: Why do some materials burn and not others? 😴 Livy is wondering: What happens when we fall asleep? 🤕 Lucy asks: Why do we get headaches? 🐋 Charlie wants to know: Why do whales explode? ✈️ Thomas is curious: How do landing gears work?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class as they discover how different types of telescopes work, so that we can see planets tens of lightyears away!

Why Do Whales Explode? 🐋💥

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest!

In Science in the News, could a mound in North West England contain the remains of Ivar the Boneless, a lost Viking? We also discover why porpoises go quiet when boats pass by, and hear from Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk from UC Irvine about how Greenland sharks can live for hundreds of years.

It’s time for your questions too. Lydia wants to know why ice cracks when you put it in water, and Joe Williams from Exeter University helps answer a huge question from Thomas: what caused the Big Bang?

Dangerous Dan introduces us to the unusual Greeningi Frog, and in Battle of the Sciences, Sam Sedgeman explains the fascinating science behind solar eclipses and why they happen.

Plus, join Marina Ventura on her first Ocean Adventure as she explores the exciting world of ocean research.

From the birth of the Universe to mysterious Viking kings and shadowy solar events, this episode is packed with big questions and brilliant discoveries!

What we learn about:


How scientists think the Universe began


What might have caused the Big Bang


How solar eclipses happen


Why porpoises change their behaviour around boats


How Greenland sharks live for so long


Why ice makes cracking sounds


The mysterious greeningi frog


How ocean research helps us explore the seas

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

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, could a mound in North West England contain the remains of Ivar the Boneless, a lost Viking? We also discover why porpoises go quiet when boats pass by, and hear from Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk from UC Irvine about how Greenland sharks can live for hundreds of years.
It&rsquo;s time for your questions too. Lydia wants to know why ice cracks when you put it in water, and Joe Williams from Exeter University helps answer a huge question from Thomas: what caused the Big Bang?
Dangerous Dan introduces us to the unusual Greeningi Frog, and in Battle of the Sciences, Sam Sedgeman explains the fascinating science behind solar eclipses and why they happen.
Plus, join Marina Ventura on her first Ocean Adventure as she explores the exciting world of ocean research.
From the birth of the Universe to mysterious Viking kings and shadowy solar events, this episode is packed with big questions and brilliant discoveries!
What we learn about:
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How scientists think the Universe began
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What might have caused the Big Bang
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How solar eclipses happen
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Why porpoises change their behaviour around boats
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How Greenland sharks live for so long
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Why ice makes cracking sounds
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The mysterious greeningi frog
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How ocean research helps us explore the seas
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All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!

SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: Nuclear Fusion with Annie Kritcher

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