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

Ever wondered how airplanes are built? In this episode, we meet a former Airbus Chief Engineer — the person who helps design and create real-life planes! From giant wings to super-strong engines, discover the secrets of how airplanes are made and what it takes to make them fly.

And Amy takes flight into the wonderful world of wings – and how engineers are using new technology as well as learning from our feathered and fishy friends to innovate designs!

Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly &ndash; Reach for the Sky Special!
Ever wondered how airplanes are built? In this episode, we meet a former Airbus Chief Engineer &mdash; the person who helps design and create real-life planes! From giant wings to super-strong engines, discover the secrets of how airplanes are made and what it takes to make them fly.
And&nbsp;Amy takes flight into the wonderful world of wings &ndash; and how engineers are using new technology as well as learning from our feathered and fishy friends to innovate designs!

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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MIDWEEKLY: How Planes Are Made – With Airbus’ Chief Engineer ✈️👷‍♂️

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Outro

Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 This week, we’re traveling from the depths of prehistoric oceans to the future of the Moon. We’re investigating ancient sea monsters, saving squirrels, and answering the weirdest body questions you’ve ever had.

What Do We Learn About?


🐙 Ancient Tentacled Titans: New research suggests that giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago. Imagine a predator the size of a bus with eight arms!


🚀 Moon Base 2030: Kevin Olsen from Oxford University joins us to discuss NASA’s incredible plan to build a permanent home on the Moon. What will life be like in a lunar colony?


🐿️ The Red Squirrel Rescue: England’s iconic Red Squirrel is facing a fight for survival. We look at why they are close to extinction and what can be done to save them.


🌈 Nature’s Warning Labels: Alectra wants to know why venomous animals are so brightly colored. We reveal why "looking fabulous" is actually a deadly warning to predators!


🤔 The Great Nipple Mystery: Gareth Nye from Salford University answers Nick’s question: Why do boys have nipples? It’s an evolutionary glitch that goes all the way back to how we grow before we’re even born.


🦅 Dangerous Dan: Meet Haast's Eagle. This extinct giant from New Zealand was big enough to hunt prey 15 times its own weight!


✨ The 13-Billion-Year Mystery: Astronomer Ana Puglisi steps into the Brain Box for a high-speed round of questions about the deepest secrets of our universe.

And join explorer Marina Ventura as she dives inside the human body! In Episode 12, Marina is getting up close and personal with your muscles. Find out how your body moves, how your biceps flex, and what’s actually happening under your skin when you run, jump, or even smile.

Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of discovery and send in your own voicenotes to be part of the show! 🎙️✨

Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 This week, we&rsquo;re traveling from the depths of prehistoric oceans to the future of the Moon. We&rsquo;re investigating ancient sea monsters, saving squirrels, and answering the weirdest body questions you&rsquo;ve ever had.
What Do We Learn About?
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🐙 Ancient Tentacled Titans: New research suggests that giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago. Imagine a predator the size of a bus with eight arms!
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🚀 Moon Base 2030: Kevin Olsen from Oxford University joins us to discuss NASA&rsquo;s incredible plan to build a permanent home on the Moon. What will life be like in a lunar colony?
</li>
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🐿️ The Red Squirrel Rescue: England&rsquo;s iconic Red Squirrel is facing a fight for survival. We look at why they are close to extinction and what can be done to save them.
</li>
<li>
🌈 Nature&rsquo;s Warning Labels: Alectra wants to know why venomous animals are so brightly colored. We reveal why "looking fabulous" is actually a deadly warning to predators!
</li>
<li>
🤔 The Great Nipple Mystery: Gareth Nye from Salford University answers Nick&rsquo;s question: Why do boys have nipples? It&rsquo;s an evolutionary glitch that goes all the way back to how we grow before we&rsquo;re even born.
</li>
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🦅 Dangerous Dan: Meet Haast's Eagle. This extinct giant from New Zealand was big enough to hunt prey 15 times its own weight!
</li>
<li>
✨ The 13-Billion-Year Mystery: Astronomer Ana Puglisi steps into the Brain Box for a high-speed round of questions about the deepest secrets of our universe.
</li>
</ul>
And join explorer Marina Ventura as she dives inside the human body! In Episode 12, Marina is getting up close and personal with your muscles. Find out how your body moves, how your biceps flex, and what&rsquo;s actually happening under your skin when you run, jump, or even smile.
Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of discovery and send in your own voicenotes to be part of the show! 🎙️✨

Lunar Cities: NASA Plans to Build a Base on the Moon 🏗️👨‍🚀

Intro

Why is blue light bad for sleep?

Why are some trees evergreen?

Why do adults hear differently to kids?

Why do wobbly teeth hurt? 

Are all babies born with blue eyes?

Do insects sleep?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

📱 Why is blue light bad for sleep?
🌲 Why are some trees evergreen?
👂 Why do adults hear differently to kids?
🦷 Why do wobbly teeth hurt?
👶 Are all babies born with blue eyes?
🐜 Do insects sleep?

 

And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Mrs Higgs and her class as they learn how to observe space, they head to Castor to check out it’s stars!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
📱 Why is blue light bad for sleep? 🌲 Why are some trees evergreen? 👂 Why do adults hear differently to kids? 🦷 Why do wobbly teeth hurt? 👶 Are all babies born with blue eyes? 🐜 Do insects sleep?
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And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Mrs Higgs and her class as they learn how to observe space, they head to Castor to check out it&rsquo;s stars!

Are All Babies Born with Blue Eyes?👶👀

Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 This week, we’re scrubbing in for surgery at the zoo, outsmarting some hungry beach birds, and taking a multi-year road trip to Saturn!

What Do We Learn About?


🏥 Front Row at the Hospital: London Zoo is opening a brand-new wildlife health centre where you can watch live veterinary procedures! From penguin check-ups to frog X-rays, see how experts care for the world's rarest animals.


🦌 The Big Homecoming: After years in the Czech Republic, four critically endangered Mountain Bongos have officially landed back home in Kenya to help save their species from extinction.


🍟 Save Your Chips: Laura Kelley from the University of Exeter explains the "Eye-Trick." 👁️ Find out how drawing eyes on your food packaging can trick seagulls into thinking they’re being watched, keeping your beach snacks safe!


🐝 The Queen’s Hive: Sammy asks why bees have a Queen but no King...


🪐 Saturn Road Trip: Simon Green from the Open University joins us to answer Aria’s question: How long does it take to fly to Saturn? (Pack a lot of snacks—it’s a long way!)


🌊 Deep Sea Secrets: Marine Biologist Alex Rogers enters the Brain Box to describe the alien world beneath the waves, from glowing coral gardens to submarine mountains.

And join Harry and Terry as they accidentally rocket past the moon and head straight for the jewel of the solar system! This week, the boys discover why Saturn would float in a giant bathtub and try to count all of its spectacular rings. Will they make it back in time for lunch, or are they stuck in orbit? 🛰️

Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of discovery and send in your own voicenotes to be part of the show! 🎙️✨

Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 This week, we&rsquo;re scrubbing in for surgery at the zoo, outsmarting some hungry beach birds, and taking a multi-year road trip to Saturn!
What Do We Learn About?
<ul data-path-to-node="2">
<li>
🏥 Front Row at the Hospital: London Zoo is opening a brand-new wildlife health centre where you can watch live veterinary procedures! From penguin check-ups to frog X-rays, see how experts care for the world's rarest animals.
</li>
<li>
🦌 The Big Homecoming: After years in the Czech Republic, four critically endangered Mountain Bongos have officially landed back home in Kenya to help save their species from extinction.
</li>
<li>
🍟 Save Your Chips: Laura Kelley from the University of Exeter explains the "Eye-Trick." 👁️ Find out how drawing eyes on your food packaging can trick seagulls into thinking they&rsquo;re being watched, keeping your beach snacks safe!
</li>
<li>
🐝 The Queen&rsquo;s Hive: Sammy asks why bees have a Queen but no King...
</li>
<li>
🪐 Saturn Road Trip: Simon Green from the Open University joins us to answer Aria&rsquo;s question: How long does it take to fly to Saturn? (Pack a lot of snacks&mdash;it&rsquo;s a long way!)
</li>
<li>
🌊 Deep Sea Secrets: Marine Biologist Alex Rogers enters the Brain Box to describe the alien world beneath the waves, from glowing coral gardens to submarine mountains.
</li>
</ul>
And join Harry and Terry as they accidentally rocket past the moon and head straight for the jewel of the solar system! This week, the boys discover why Saturn would float in a giant bathtub and try to count all of its spectacular rings. Will they make it back in time for lunch, or are they stuck in orbit? 🛰️
Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of discovery and send in your own voicenotes to be part of the show! 🎙️✨

MIDWEEKLY: How Planes Are Made – With Airbus’ Chief Engineer ✈️👷‍♂️

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