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

In this episode, we meet British Airways.  An iconic British company - chances you’ve seen their livery on planes at all the big British airports and maybe travelled on one yourself – but what do you know about them? Let's find out!

And Amy and Zac explore what the passenger experience and what it might be like in the future - from smart lighting to self-cleaning seats and AI assistants who know your snack preferences!

Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly &ndash; Reach for the Sky Special!
In this episode, we meet British Airways.&nbsp; An iconic British company - chances you&rsquo;ve seen their livery on planes at all the big British airports and maybe travelled on one yourself &ndash; but what do you know about them? Let's find out!
And Amy and Zac explore what the passenger experience and what it might be like in the future - from smart lighting to self-cleaning seats and AI assistants who know your snack preferences!

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.

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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!
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>

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MIDWEEKLY: Life Behind the Scenes at British Airways ✈️👨‍✈️

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Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Brain Box

Learn Series

Outro

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are tracking a historic feline swim across a Scottish loch, uncovering prehistoric survivors hiding in Welsh forests, and stepping into the mind-bending world of thinking robots!


🐾 The Swimming Wildcat: World first alert! A rare Scottish wildcat has been filmed swimming across water in the wild for the very first time. Discover why these elusive native predators usually avoid getting wet and what this incredible footage reveals about highland wildlife.


🦐 Prehistoric Welsh Shrimps: Ancient secrets in the woods! Scientists have discovered a brand-new species of prehistoric shrimp living in a forest in Wales. Learn how these tiny armored survivors managed to stay hidden for thousands of years.


🌡️ Wildlife Heatwave Battle:Dr. Glyn Barrett from the University of Reading joins Dan to break down how intense summer heatwaves affect British animals, from dried-up streams to changing food sources.


🍂 Autumn Color Secrets: Monty asks a brilliant seasonal question: why do green leaves transform into bright reds, oranges, and yellows throughout the year? We break down how trees shut down their chlorophyll factories to prepare for winter!


🐺 Double-Colored Husky Eyes:David Williams from Cambridge University answers Kalyan's question: why do Siberian Huskies often have two completely different colored eyes? Discover the genetics behind heterochromia and how pigment creates striking ice-blue and brown eyes.


🐻 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Sloth Bear! Don't let its slow name fool you—this shaggy, razor-clawed Indian bear is notoriously aggressive, carries massive blunt claws built for ripping open termite mounds, and can charge faster than a sprinting human!


🤖 Brain Box: Step into the world of cognitive robotics with Tony Prescott! Discover how scientists build robots that can perceive, learn, and think like living brains.

Techno Mum: Bionic Humans! 🦾⚙️

Strap in as Techno Mum takes us on a high-tech medical journey inside the human body!

Discover the incredible machines and tiny tech implants that doctors place inside people to make their bodies work better—from bionic pacemakers that keep hearts beating in rhythm to microscopic devices that restore hearing and mobility!

Subscribe to Science Quest to spot swimming wildcats, decode husky eyes, and meet brainy robots! 🎙️✨

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are tracking a historic feline swim across a Scottish loch, uncovering prehistoric survivors hiding in Welsh forests, and stepping into the mind-bending world of thinking robots!
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🐾 The Swimming Wildcat: World first alert! A rare Scottish wildcat has been filmed swimming across water in the wild for the very first time. Discover why these elusive native predators usually avoid getting wet and what this incredible footage reveals about highland wildlife.
</li>
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🦐 Prehistoric Welsh Shrimps: Ancient secrets in the woods! Scientists have discovered a brand-new species of prehistoric shrimp living in a forest in Wales. Learn how these tiny armored survivors managed to stay hidden for thousands of years.
</li>
<li>
🌡️ Wildlife Heatwave Battle: Dr. Glyn Barrett from the University of Reading joins Dan to break down how intense summer heatwaves affect British animals, from dried-up streams to changing food sources.
</li>
<li>
🍂 Autumn Color Secrets: Monty asks a brilliant seasonal question: why do green leaves transform into bright reds, oranges, and yellows throughout the year? We break down how trees shut down their chlorophyll factories to prepare for winter!
</li>
<li>
🐺 Double-Colored Husky Eyes: David Williams from Cambridge University answers Kalyan's question: why do Siberian Huskies often have two completely different colored eyes? Discover the genetics behind heterochromia and how pigment creates striking ice-blue and brown eyes.
</li>
<li>
🐻 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Sloth Bear! Don't let its slow name fool you&mdash;this shaggy, razor-clawed Indian bear is notoriously aggressive, carries massive blunt claws built for ripping open termite mounds, and can charge faster than a sprinting human!
</li>
<li>
🤖 Brain Box: Step into the world of cognitive robotics with Tony Prescott! Discover how scientists build robots that can perceive, learn, and think like living brains.
</li>
</ul>
Techno Mum: Bionic Humans! 🦾⚙️
Strap in as Techno Mum takes us on a high-tech medical journey inside the human body!
Discover the incredible machines and tiny tech implants that doctors place inside people to make their bodies work better&mdash;from bionic pacemakers that keep hearts beating in rhythm to microscopic devices that restore hearing and mobility!
Subscribe to Science Quest to spot swimming wildcats, decode husky eyes, and meet brainy robots! 🎙️✨

The Secret of Husky Eyes: Why Huskies Have Two Different Colours 🐺👁️

Intro

What's an echo?

Why is the Moon white?

What's the deadliest animal from the past?

Why don't all birds fly?

Why do the elderly have white hair?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🌙 Why is the Moon white?
🐦 Why don’t all birds fly?
👵🏻 Why do elderly people have white hair?
🦖 What was the deadliest animal from the past?
🔊 What is an echo?

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 all about physiotherapy!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🌙 Why is the Moon white? 🐦 Why don&rsquo;t all birds fly? 👵🏻 Why do elderly people have white hair? 🦖 What was the deadliest animal from the past? 🔊 What is an echo?
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 all about physiotherapy!

What's The Deadliest Animal in History?

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are riding out a giant Category 1 hurricane in Hawaii, hunting for a brand-new glowing species of sea slug off the English coast, and taking a giant leap into deep space with a epic 6.5-hour spacewalk!


🌀 Hawaiian Hurricane Rampage: Category 1 Hurricane alert! Hawaii has been hit with over a meter of rainfall as a massive storm swept across the islands. Discover how meteorologists track hurricane paths and how island ecosystems handle extreme deluge!


🐌 The Mystery Rainbow Slug: A vibrant, brightly colored sea slug spotted off the coast of England might actually be a brand-new species! Learn how marine biologists identify mysterious ocean creatures and why soft-bodied sea slugs pack incredible chemical defenses.


👨‍🚀 The 6.5-Hour Spacewalk:Karl Hobbs joins Dan to break down the thrilling 6.5-hour spacewalk undertaken by astronauts outside the International Space Station. Step outside the airlock to see how space suits keep humans alive in the freezing vacuum of space!


🍕 The Science of Hunger: Tara asks a delicious question: why does food taste so much better when you're completely starving? We break down how your brain unleashes chemical reward signals when your belly runs low on fuel.


🪐 Naming New Worlds:Robert Walsh from the University of Lancashire answers Jonah's question: how do planets get their official names? Journey through mythology, international astronomical rules, and alien exoplanet catalog numbers!


🐍 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Tiger Keelback Snake! This East Asian reptile is one of the rarest creatures on Earth because it is both venomous AND poisonous! It bites with venomous back fangs AND absorbs deadly toxins from the toads it eats, storing the poison in its neck glands to spray at predators!


🧠 Brain Box: Entomologist Francis Ratnieks steps into the Brain Box to explore the incredible social structure of bees and wasps, revealing how millions of tiny insects communicate and run super-organized colonies!

Subscribe to Science Quest to walk in space, name distant planets, and uncover the double-threat secrets of venomous-poisonous snakes! 🎙️✨

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we are riding out a giant Category 1 hurricane in Hawaii, hunting for a brand-new glowing species of sea slug off the English coast, and taking a giant leap into deep space with a epic 6.5-hour spacewalk!
<ul data-path-to-node="1">
<li>
🌀 Hawaiian Hurricane Rampage: Category 1 Hurricane alert! Hawaii has been hit with over a meter of rainfall as a massive storm swept across the islands. Discover how meteorologists track hurricane paths and how island ecosystems handle extreme deluge!
</li>
<li>
🐌 The Mystery Rainbow Slug: A vibrant, brightly colored sea slug spotted off the coast of England might actually be a brand-new species! Learn how marine biologists identify mysterious ocean creatures and why soft-bodied sea slugs pack incredible chemical defenses.
</li>
<li>
👨&zwj;🚀 The 6.5-Hour Spacewalk: Karl Hobbs joins Dan to break down the thrilling 6.5-hour spacewalk undertaken by astronauts outside the International Space Station. Step outside the airlock to see how space suits keep humans alive in the freezing vacuum of space!
</li>
<li>
🍕 The Science of Hunger: Tara asks a delicious question: why does food taste so much better when you're completely starving? We break down how your brain unleashes chemical reward signals when your belly runs low on fuel.
</li>
<li>
🪐 Naming New Worlds: Robert Walsh from the University of Lancashire answers Jonah's question: how do planets get their official names? Journey through mythology, international astronomical rules, and alien exoplanet catalog numbers!
</li>
<li>
🐍 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Tiger Keelback Snake! This East Asian reptile is one of the rarest creatures on Earth because it is both venomous AND poisonous! It bites with venomous back fangs AND absorbs deadly toxins from the toads it eats, storing the poison in its neck glands to spray at predators!
</li>
<li>
🧠 Brain Box: Entomologist Francis Ratnieks steps into the Brain Box to explore the incredible social structure of bees and wasps, revealing how millions of tiny insects communicate and run super-organized colonies!
</li>
</ul>
Subscribe to Science Quest to walk in space, name distant planets, and uncover the double-threat secrets of venomous-poisonous snakes! 🎙️✨

MIDWEEKLY: Life Behind the Scenes at British Airways ✈️👨‍✈️

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