Welcome toFun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special!

This week, we’re blasting off into the world of VTOLs — that stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing! These incredible aircraft can soar straight up into the air like a helicopter, then fly forward like a plane. From flying taxis to futuristic rescue vehicles, discover how VTOLs work, the science behind their powerful engines, and how they could change the way we travel in the future!

And Amy and Zac take flight with VTOLs as they explore how sky-cabs could transform travel around cities and reveal the cool technology powering these futuristic machines.

Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly &ndash; Reach for the Sky Special!
This week, we&rsquo;re blasting off into the world of VTOLs &mdash; that stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing! These incredible aircraft can soar straight up into the air like a helicopter, then fly forward like a plane. From flying taxis to futuristic rescue vehicles, discover how VTOLs work, the science behind their powerful engines, and how they could change the way we travel in the future!
And Amy and Zac take flight with VTOLs as they explore how sky-cabs could transform travel around cities and reveal the cool technology powering these futuristic machines.

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!

The Fun Kids Science Weekly 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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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!
The Fun Kids Science Weekly 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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Fun Kids Science Weekly

We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

We're the UK's children's radio station. Listen across the UK on DAB Digital Radio, on mobile and online at funkidslive.com.

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MIDWEEKLY: Flying Taxis Are On Their Way!✈️🚕

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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!

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT journey into science on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly! We&rsquo;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&rsquo;s mighty roar.
We also answer&nbsp; 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&rsquo;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:
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How planes are able to fly
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What causes earthquakes and deadly volcanic effects
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Why a lion&rsquo;s roar is so powerful
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The mysteries of the deep ocean
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How oceans help humans survive
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All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!

ROAR POWER: Why Lions Make Earth-Shaking Sounds 🦁🌍

Intro

Caroline- How do elevators work?

Astrid- If we left Earth, where would we go?

Ella- Why does our hair turn grey?

Marley- Why can't some birds fly?

Marcus- Where does water come from?

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?

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your questions, and this week&hellip;
🛗 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&rsquo;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&nbsp;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?

MIDWEEKLY: Why Does Our Hair Turn Grey?🧑‍🦳❓

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!

Get ready for another action-packed adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly. We&rsquo;re travelling back to the dawn of time to uncover how Earth was created and meeting some of the planet&rsquo;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&rsquo;s been happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic.
Then it&rsquo;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&rsquo;re at risk from climate change, and what we can do to help.
This week, we learn about: &bull; How Earth was created &bull; Why UK woodlands are in trouble &bull; The surprising hunting skills of German rats &bull; What&rsquo;s happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic &bull; The terrifying zombie snail parasite
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!

MIDWEEKLY: Flying Taxis Are On Their Way!✈️🚕

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