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How does wood turn to paper?

Why do we sometimes forget our dreams?

What is Mars made out of?

Why do spiders curl up when they die?

What is skin made of?

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This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🪵 How does wood turn into paper?
💭 Why do we sometimes forget our dreams?
🔴 What is Mars made of?
🕷️ Why do spiders curl up when they die?
🧍 What is skin made of?

And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Principle Pulsar and his class as they investigate how different conditions in space can affect what aliens might look like.

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🪵 How does wood turn into paper? 💭 Why do we sometimes forget our dreams? 🔴 What is Mars made of? 🕷️ Why do spiders curl up when they die? 🧍 What is skin made of?
And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Principle Pulsar and his class as they investigate how different conditions in space can affect what aliens might look like.

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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How Does Wood Turn To Paper?🪵📄

Science in the news

Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Battle of the Sciences

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

In Science in the News, NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis 2 mission, sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. UK beekeepers report worrying losses this winter, and Elena Hoicka from the University of Bristol joins Dan to explore the surprising news that babies may begin learning to lie from a very young age!

It’s time for your questions too. Clem wants to know how weather forecasts work, and Cait Newport from Oxford University answers Apolline’s question about whether or not Goldfish really do have a three-second memory.

Dangerous Dan introduces the Oak Processionary Caterpillar, a creature you definitely do not want to get too close to.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield takes us deep into the fascinating world of cave biology and the life that thrives in total darkness.

Plus, Kareena and K-Mistry head to the British Museum to discover the chemistry behind prehistoric cave art.

What we learn about:

• Whether goldfish really have a three-second memory
• How weather forecasts are made
• NASA’s Artemis 2 mission to the Moon
• Why bees are disappearing in the UK
• Whether babies can learn to lie
• The oak processionary caterpillar
• How animals survive in caves
• The chemistry behind prehistoric cave art

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

It's time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, NASA is preparing to launch the Artemis 2 mission, sending astronauts around the Moon for the first time in 50 years. UK beekeepers report worrying losses this winter, and Elena Hoicka from the University of Bristol joins Dan to explore the surprising news that babies may begin learning to lie from a very young age!
It&rsquo;s time for your questions too. Clem wants to know how weather forecasts work, and Cait Newport from Oxford University answers Apolline&rsquo;s question about whether or not Goldfish really do have a three-second memory.
Dangerous Dan introduces the Oak Processionary Caterpillar, a creature you definitely do not want to get too close to.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Dr Christopher Terrell-Nield takes us deep into the fascinating world of cave biology and the life that thrives in total darkness.
Plus, Kareena and K-Mistry head to the British Museum to discover the chemistry behind prehistoric cave art.
What we learn about:
&bull; Whether goldfish really have a three-second memory &bull; How weather forecasts are made &bull; NASA&rsquo;s Artemis 2 mission to the Moon &bull; Why bees are disappearing in the UK &bull; Whether babies can learn to lie &bull; The oak processionary caterpillar &bull; How animals survive in caves &bull; The chemistry behind prehistoric cave art
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s&nbsp;Science Quest!

GOLDFISH MYTH: The Truth About Their 3-Second Memory🐠🧠

Why does our face turn red when embarrassed?

Bethan -Why does food taste nicer when hungry?

Gabby - Why did Pangea separate?

Romi - Are there any other safe planets?

Beatrice - Why do people like different foods?

Andrew - Why does salt kill slugs?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

😳 Nick asks: Why does our face turn red when we’re embarrassed?
😋 Bethan asks: Why does food taste better when we’re hungry?
🌍 Gabby asks: Why did Pangaea break apart?
🪐 Romi asks: Are there any other safe planets to live on?
🍽️ Beatrice asks: Why do people like different foods?
🧂 Andrew asks: Why does salt kill slugs?

And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Principle Pulsar and his class as they learn all about the mysterious force that is gravity…

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
😳 Nick asks: Why does our face turn red when we&rsquo;re embarrassed? 😋 Bethan asks: Why does food taste better when we&rsquo;re hungry? 🌍 Gabby asks: Why did Pangaea break apart? 🪐 Romi asks: Are there any other safe planets to live on? 🍽️ Beatrice asks: Why do people like different foods? 🧂 Andrew asks: Why does salt kill slugs?
And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Principle Pulsar and his class as they learn all about the mysterious force that is gravity&hellip;

Why Does Food Taste Better When We’re Hungry?😋🍔

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

In Science in the News, a giant iceberg drifting around Arctic waters is down to its final weeks before it breaks apart completely, scientists have built a mouse-sized robot to inspect parts of the Large Hadron Collider, and Ewan Bodenham joins us to explain why he named a brand-new ancient crocodile species after his old physics teacher.

Dangerous Dan is back with the scorpion mouse, a tiny but fierce creature with some seriously surprising powers.

And in Battle of the Sciences, we’re digging into planetary mineralogy with Susanne Schwenzer, exploring the rocks and minerals that help scientists understand how planets are formed.

Plus, in Geology Rocks, Finley travels across the world and back through time to discover how rocks, fossils and volcanoes helped shape our planet.

What we learn about:

• Why rainbows are curved
• Why one giant Arctic iceberg is about to disappear
• How a tiny robot could help scientists inspect the Hadron Collider
• Why a new ancient crocodile was named after a teacher
• The fierce scorpion mouse
• How rocks and minerals reveal the history of planets

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

It's time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, a giant iceberg drifting around Arctic waters is down to its final weeks before it breaks apart completely, scientists have built a mouse-sized robot to inspect parts of the Large Hadron Collider, and Ewan Bodenham joins us to explain why he named a brand-new ancient crocodile species after his old physics teacher.
Dangerous Dan is back with the scorpion mouse, a tiny but fierce creature with some seriously surprising powers.
And in Battle of the Sciences, we&rsquo;re digging into planetary mineralogy with Susanne Schwenzer, exploring the rocks and minerals that help scientists understand how planets are formed.
Plus, in Geology Rocks, Finley travels across the world and back through time to discover how rocks, fossils and volcanoes helped shape our planet.
What we learn about:
&bull; Why rainbows are curved &bull; Why one giant Arctic iceberg is about to disappear &bull; How a tiny robot could help scientists inspect the Hadron Collider &bull; Why a new ancient crocodile was named after a teacher &bull; The fierce scorpion mouse &bull; How rocks and minerals reveal the history of planets
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s&nbsp;Science Quest!

How Does Wood Turn To Paper?🪵📄

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