Intro

Rufus - What type of star is the Sun?

Ralph - How do snakes move?

Orion - How are diamonds so strong?

Luppa - How are tears made?

Ace - How is glass made?

Clem - How do woodpeckers avoid hedaaches?

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Outro

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

☀️ Rufus wants to know: What type of star is the Sun?
🐍 Ralph is wondering: How do snakes move?
💎 Orion asks: How are diamonds so strong?
💧 Luppa wants to know: How are tears made?
🪟 Ace is curious: How is glass made?
🪵 Clem asks: How do woodpeckers avoid headaches?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This week they're learning all about the different types of water on Earth. This includes ice, steam and even snow!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
☀️&nbsp;Rufus wants to know: What type of star is the Sun? 🐍 Ralph is wondering: How do snakes move? 💎 Orion asks: How are diamonds so strong? 💧 Luppa wants to know: How are tears made? 🪟 Ace is curious: How is glass made? 🪵 Clem asks: How do woodpeckers avoid headaches?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This week they're learning all about the different types of water on Earth. This includes ice, steam and even snow!

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>
&nbsp;
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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: How Do Snakes Move?🐍💨

Science in the news

Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Battle of the Sciences

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!

In Science in the News, we reveal what lies hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice, explore why scientists are rethinking what they know about cows after one was seen using objects to solve a problem., and hear from Callum Harrison at the British Geological Survey about what’s happening beneath our feet after more than 300 earthquakes shook the UK last year.

Then it’s time for your questions. Willie wants to know what the electromagnetic spectrum is, and Joe Williams from Exeter University answers a mind-bending question: if energy can’t be made or destroyed, how was it first created?

Dangerous Dan is back with a plant you really do not want to touch as we meet the giant hogweed.

And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the powerful science of toxicology and why understanding poisons and chemicals matters more than you might think.

Plus, head to Deep Space High Earth Watch, where Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about Earth’s movements, including earthquakes and volcanoes.

This week, we learn about:


Where energy comes from


The hidden dangers and powers of toxicology


Earthquakes and what causes them


What’s beneath Antarctica’s ice


The science behind vibrations and movement inside the Earth

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!
In Science in the News, we reveal what lies hidden beneath Antarctica&rsquo;s ice, explore why scientists are rethinking what they know about cows after one was seen using objects to solve a problem., and hear from Callum Harrison at the British Geological Survey about what&rsquo;s happening beneath our feet after more than 300 earthquakes shook the UK last year.
Then it&rsquo;s time for your questions. Willie wants to know what the electromagnetic spectrum is, and Joe Williams from Exeter University answers a mind-bending question: if energy can&rsquo;t be made or destroyed, how was it first created?
Dangerous Dan is back with a plant you really do not want to touch as we meet the giant hogweed.
And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the powerful science of toxicology and why understanding poisons and chemicals matters more than you might think.
Plus, head to Deep Space High Earth Watch, where Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about Earth&rsquo;s movements, including earthquakes and volcanoes.
This week, we learn about:
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Where energy comes from
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The hidden dangers and powers of toxicology
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Earthquakes and what causes them
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What&rsquo;s beneath Antarctica&rsquo;s ice
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The science behind vibrations and movement inside the Earth
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All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly

SHAKY GROUND: Inside the UK’s 300 Earthquakes Last Year 🌍⚡

Alice - Why are some people left handed?

Marley - Why do we need snot?

Sam - Is toothpaste solid or liquid?

Evan - How does medicine help us?

Arthur- Why does it get colder the higher up y

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

✋ Alice wants to know: Why are some people left-handed?
🤧 Marley is wondering: Why do we need snot?
🪥 Sam asks: Is toothpaste a solid or a liquid?
💊 Evan wants to know: How does medicine help us?
🏔️ Arthur is curious: Why does it get colder the higher up you go?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang discover all the amazing jobs you can do in space if you absolutely love science!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
✋ Alice wants to know: Why are some people left-handed? 🤧 Marley is wondering: Why do we need snot? 🪥 Sam asks: Is toothpaste a solid or a liquid? 💊 Evan wants to know: How does medicine help us? 🏔️ Arthur is curious: Why does it get colder the higher up you go?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang discover all the amazing jobs you can do in space if you absolutely love science!

MIDWEEKLY: Why  Do We Need Snot?🤧🦠

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!

In Science in the News, there’s good news for giant pandas as they’re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.

The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is. 

Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don’t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they’re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.

Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they’re so powerful.

This week, we learn about:


The secret fourth state of matter called plasma


How vaccines protect your body from disease


Why pandas are making a comeback


What’s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters


The dangers of the castor bean plant

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

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!
In Science in the News, there&rsquo;s good news for giant pandas as they&rsquo;re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.
The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is.&nbsp;
Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don&rsquo;t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they&rsquo;re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.
Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they&rsquo;re so powerful.
This week, we learn about:
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<li data-start="1442" data-end="1493">
The secret fourth state of matter called plasma
</li>
<li data-start="1494" data-end="1541">
How vaccines protect your body from disease
</li>
<li data-start="1542" data-end="1578">
Why pandas are making a comeback
</li>
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What&rsquo;s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters
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The dangers of the castor bean plant
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</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!

MIDWEEKLY: How Do Snakes Move?🐍💨

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