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How is paint made?

Why do we rub our eyes when tired?

Why do some glasses make a funny noise?

How does a compass work?

Do cats have the same bones as humans?

How do diamonds form?

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This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🎨 How is paint made?
😴 Why do we rub our eyes when tired?
🥂 Why do some glasses make a funny noise?
🧭 How does a compass work?
🐈 Do cats have the same bones as humans?
💎 How do diamonds form?

And join Professor Hallux at his help desk as he answers the weird and wonderful questions you’ve always wanted to know the answers to! This time we find out why you get fluff in your bellybutton!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🎨 How is paint made? 😴 Why do we rub our eyes when tired? 🥂 Why do some glasses make a funny noise? 🧭 How does a compass work? 🐈 Do cats have the same bones as humans? 💎 How do diamonds form?
And join Professor Hallux at his help desk as he answers the weird and wonderful questions you&rsquo;ve always wanted to know the answers to! This time we find out why you get fluff in your bellybutton!

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>

Fun Kids Science Quest

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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Dangerous Dan!

Brain Box

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are tracking SpaceX's giant Starship as it splashes down into the Pacific, uncovering ancient Scottish rocks that hold secrets to Mars, and learning how wild elephants act as their own forest doctors!


🚀 Starship's Ocean Splashdown: History made in deep space tech! SpaceX’s massive Starship rocket has completed an epic orbital test flight and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. Discover how engineers control the re-entry of the largest rocket ever built!


🪐 Mars Secrets in Scotland: Why are NASA scientists hiking through the rugged Scottish Highlands? Learn how ancient rock formations in Scotland mimic the geology of Mars, helping rovers hunt for ancient signs of alien life on the Red Planet!


🐘 Elephant Herbal Medicine:Elodie Freymann joins Dan to share a fascinating jungle discovery: elephants use wild plants and bark as natural medicines to heal themselves and stay healthy!


🔊 Stomach Rumbles Unlocked: Ben asks a classic digestive question: why does your tummy make loud growling noises when you get hungry? We look at the muscular wave contractions pushing air and fluid through your empty stomach!


🐟 How Gills Work: Marine biologist Helen Scales answers Henry’s aquatic question: how do gills allow fish to extract oxygen right out of the water? Discover the microscopic blood vessels that let fish breathe underwater!


🐾 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Pacarana! This rare, slow-moving South American rodent might look like a giant oversized guinea pig, but watch out—it sports massive, razor-sharp front teeth built for cracking open rock-hard nuts and defending its territory!


🧠 Brain Box: Anthropologist Jess French steps into the Brain Box to explore the incredible connections between humans, wild animals, and the environments we share across the globe.

Professor Hallux: Oily Fish & Supercharged Brains! 🐟🧠

Jump into the medical lab with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot!

Ever wondered why adults are always telling you to eat oily fish like salmon and mackerel? We dive into the science of Omega-3 fatty acids to see how healthy fish oils boost your heart, supercharge your brain, and keep your joints moving smoothly!

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are tracking SpaceX's giant Starship as it splashes down into the Pacific, uncovering ancient Scottish rocks that hold secrets to Mars, and learning how wild elephants act as their own forest doctors!
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🚀 Starship's Ocean Splashdown: History made in deep space tech! SpaceX&rsquo;s massive Starship rocket has completed an epic orbital test flight and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean. Discover how engineers control the re-entry of the largest rocket ever built!
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🪐 Mars Secrets in Scotland: Why are NASA scientists hiking through the rugged Scottish Highlands? Learn how ancient rock formations in Scotland mimic the geology of Mars, helping rovers hunt for ancient signs of alien life on the Red Planet!
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🐘 Elephant Herbal Medicine: Elodie Freymann joins Dan to share a fascinating jungle discovery: elephants use wild plants and bark as natural medicines to heal themselves and stay healthy!
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🔊 Stomach Rumbles Unlocked: Ben asks a classic digestive question: why does your tummy make loud growling noises when you get hungry? We look at the muscular wave contractions pushing air and fluid through your empty stomach!
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🐟 How Gills Work: Marine biologist Helen Scales answers Henry&rsquo;s aquatic question: how do gills allow fish to extract oxygen right out of the water? Discover the microscopic blood vessels that let fish breathe underwater!
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🐾 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Pacarana! This rare, slow-moving South American rodent might look like a giant oversized guinea pig, but watch out&mdash;it sports massive, razor-sharp front teeth built for cracking open rock-hard nuts and defending its territory!
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🧠 Brain Box: Anthropologist Jess French steps into the Brain Box to explore the incredible connections between humans, wild animals, and the environments we share across the globe.
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Professor Hallux: Oily Fish &amp; Supercharged Brains! 🐟🧠
Jump into the medical lab with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot!
Ever wondered why adults are always telling you to eat oily fish like salmon and mackerel? We dive into the science of Omega-3 fatty acids to see how healthy fish oils boost your heart, supercharge your brain, and keep your joints moving smoothly!

Jungle Doctors: How Wild Elephants Use Plants as Herbal Medicine 🐘🌿

In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, Dan explores the surprising uses of aluminium, from sports equipment and spacecraft to electric cars and futuristic technology. Discover why it’s strong, lightweight and endlessly recyclable, take on a recycled space-station challenge, and hear five surprising aluminium facts — including when it was more valuable than gold!

Created with support from Alupro.

In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, Dan explores the surprising uses of aluminium, from sports equipment and spacecraft to electric cars and futuristic technology. Discover why it&rsquo;s strong, lightweight and endlessly recyclable, take on a recycled space-station challenge, and hear five surprising aluminium facts &mdash; including when it was more valuable than gold!
Created with support from Alupro.

Amazing Aluminium: From Sport to Space✨♻️

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are gazing at award-winning cosmic photography, following an autonomous robot sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, and uncovering what would happen if North America's supervolcano finally blew its top!


📸 Stargazing Photo Champions: The Royal Observatory Greenwich has crowned the Astronomy Photographer of the Year! Discover the stunning, high-tech camera tricks used to capture glowing auroras, vibrant nebulae, and deep space galaxies.


⛵ The Robotic Ocean Voyager: Crossing the Atlantic without a single human on board! A high-tech robotic sailboat has completed an epic ocean trek powered entirely by wind and solar energy. Learn how smart AI sensors navigate giant ocean waves and rogue storms.


🌋 Yellowstone Supervolcano Countdown:Ilan Kelman from UCL joins Dan to break down the mind-bending science of supervolcanoes. What would actually happen if the gigantic magma chamber hiding under Yellowstone National Park erupted?


🌍 The Tilted Earth: Mike asks a fantastic planetary question: why does Earth spin on a wonky, tilted axis? We journey back billions of years to a colossal protoplanet collision that knocked Earth sideways and gave us our seasons!


🌊 Waves vs. Tides:Helen Czerski from UCL tackles Beau's ocean question: what causes sea waves and ocean tides, and are they the same thing? Learn how wind whips up surface waves while the Moon’s gravity pulls the entire ocean back and forth!


🐍 Dangerous Dan: Watch out for the Twig Snake! Camouflaged perfectly as a dry wooden stick hanging in the trees, this sneaky African reptile hides keyhole-shaped pupils and a deadly hemotoxic venom that stops blood from clotting!


🧠 Brain Box: Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology James Clark steps into the Brain Box to reveal how the human heart pumps blood every second of your life and how scientists design bionic heart upgrades.

Professor Hallux's Map of Medicine: Hearts & Hospital Consultants 🩺🫀

Jump into the medical lab with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot!

Ever wondered what hospital consultants actually do behind the scenes? We take a tour of the hospital to meet top medical specialists and learn how doctors repair tiny heart conditions like atrial septal defects to keep your ticker running strong!

Subscribe to Science Quest to snap deep space photos, survive supervolcanoes, and master the physics of ocean tides! 🎙️✨

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are gazing at award-winning cosmic photography, following an autonomous robot sailing across the Atlantic Ocean, and uncovering what would happen if North America's supervolcano finally blew its top!
<ul data-path-to-node="1">
<li>
📸 Stargazing Photo Champions: The Royal Observatory Greenwich has crowned the Astronomy Photographer of the Year! Discover the stunning, high-tech camera tricks used to capture glowing auroras, vibrant nebulae, and deep space galaxies.
</li>
<li>
⛵ The Robotic Ocean Voyager: Crossing the Atlantic without a single human on board! A high-tech robotic sailboat has completed an epic ocean trek powered entirely by wind and solar energy. Learn how smart AI sensors navigate giant ocean waves and rogue storms.
</li>
<li>
🌋 Yellowstone Supervolcano Countdown: Ilan Kelman from UCL joins Dan to break down the mind-bending science of supervolcanoes. What would actually happen if the gigantic magma chamber hiding under Yellowstone National Park erupted?
</li>
<li>
🌍 The Tilted Earth: Mike asks a fantastic planetary question: why does Earth spin on a wonky, tilted axis? We journey back billions of years to a colossal protoplanet collision that knocked Earth sideways and gave us our seasons!
</li>
<li>
🌊 Waves vs. Tides: Helen Czerski from UCL tackles Beau's ocean question: what causes sea waves and ocean tides, and are they the same thing? Learn how wind whips up surface waves while the Moon&rsquo;s gravity pulls the entire ocean back and forth!
</li>
<li>
🐍 Dangerous Dan: Watch out for the Twig Snake! Camouflaged perfectly as a dry wooden stick hanging in the trees, this sneaky African reptile hides keyhole-shaped pupils and a deadly hemotoxic venom that stops blood from clotting!
</li>
<li>
🧠 Brain Box: Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology James Clark steps into the Brain Box to reveal how the human heart pumps blood every second of your life and how scientists design bionic heart upgrades.
</li>
</ul>
Professor Hallux's Map of Medicine: Hearts &amp; Hospital Consultants 🩺🫀
Jump into the medical lab with Professor Hallux and Nurse Nanobot!
Ever wondered what hospital consultants actually do behind the scenes? We take a tour of the hospital to meet top medical specialists and learn how doctors repair tiny heart conditions like atrial septal defects to keep your ticker running strong!
Subscribe to Science Quest to snap deep space photos, survive supervolcanoes, and master the physics of ocean tides! 🎙️✨

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