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

Ever wondered how airplanes stay safe in the sky? In this episode, we meet a real-life air traffic controller — the person responsible for guiding planes through take-off, landing, and everything in between! From busy control towers to high-tech radar screens, discover the secrets of how air traffic control works and what it takes to keep the skies safe and organized.

And Amy and Zac zoom into the buzzing world of drones.  They discover drones are used everywhere - from farming to filming, rescue missions to delivering food, and explore what the future of drones could look like.

Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly &ndash; Reach for the Sky Special!
Ever wondered how airplanes stay safe in the sky? In this episode, we meet a real-life air traffic controller &mdash; the person responsible for guiding planes through take-off, landing, and everything in between! From busy control towers to high-tech radar screens, discover the secrets of how air traffic control works and what it takes to keep the skies safe and organized.
And Amy and Zac zoom into the buzzing world of drones.&nbsp; They discover drones are used everywhere - from farming to filming, rescue missions to delivering food, and explore what the future of drones could 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!

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>
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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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Ella- Why does our hair turn grey?

Marley- Why can't some birds fly?

Marcus- Where does water come from?

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Outro

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🛗 Caroline wants to know: How do elevators work?
🌍 Astrid is wondering: If we left Earth, where would we go?
👵 Ella asks: Why does our hair turn grey?
🐦 Marley wants to know: Why can’t some birds fly?
💧 Marcus is curious: Where does water come from?

And ahead of the big day, we pay Santamory a visit to learn about the science of Christmas. This week, we're learning about Santa's sleigh... He gets to every house around the world in one night - but how does he do it and how do aerodynamics help and hinder the sleigh?

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your questions, and this week&hellip;
🛗 Caroline wants to know: How do elevators work? 🌍 Astrid is wondering: If we left Earth, where would we go? 👵 Ella asks: Why does our hair turn grey? 🐦 Marley wants to know: Why can&rsquo;t some birds fly? 💧 Marcus is curious: Where does water come from?
And ahead of the big day, we pay Santamory a visit to learn about the science of Christmas. This week, we're learning about&nbsp;Santa's sleigh... He gets to every house around the world in one night - but how does he do it and how do aerodynamics help and hinder the sleigh?

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Science in the news

Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Battle of the Sciences

Get ready for another action-packed adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly. We’re travelling back to the dawn of time to uncover how Earth was created and meeting some of the planet’s oldest and most extraordinary residents.

In Science in the News, we explore why UK woodlands are facing a huge crisis, discover the shocking behaviour of rats in Germany, and hear from Connor Bamford from the British Antarctic Survey about what’s been happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic.

Then it’s time for your questions. EJC wants to know how hydrochloric acid cleans pennies, and Joe Williams from Exeter University explains exactly how Earth formed in the first place.

Dangerous Dan is back with a creature straight out of a horror movie: The Zombie Snail Parasite.

And in Battle of the Sciences, May Chemais from the Ancient Tree Inventory joins us to reveal why ancient trees are some of the greatest survivors on Earth.

Plus, K-Mistry and Kareena dive deep into the oceans to uncover how they absorb CO2, why they’re at risk from climate change, and what we can do to help.

This week, we learn about:
• How Earth was created
• Why UK woodlands are in trouble
• The surprising hunting skills of German rats
• What’s happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic
• The terrifying zombie snail parasite

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

Get ready for another action-packed adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly. We&rsquo;re travelling back to the dawn of time to uncover how Earth was created and meeting some of the planet&rsquo;s oldest and most extraordinary residents.
In Science in the News, we explore why UK woodlands are facing a huge crisis, discover the shocking behaviour of rats in Germany, and hear from Connor Bamford from the British Antarctic Survey about what&rsquo;s been happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic.
Then it&rsquo;s time for your questions. EJC wants to know how hydrochloric acid cleans pennies, and Joe Williams from Exeter University explains exactly how Earth formed in the first place.
Dangerous Dan is back with a creature straight out of a horror movie: The Zombie Snail Parasite.
And in Battle of the Sciences, May Chemais from the Ancient Tree Inventory joins us to reveal why ancient trees are some of the greatest survivors on Earth.
Plus, K-Mistry and Kareena dive deep into the oceans to uncover how they absorb CO2, why they&rsquo;re at risk from climate change, and what we can do to help.
This week, we learn about: &bull; How Earth was created &bull; Why UK woodlands are in trouble &bull; The surprising hunting skills of German rats &bull; What&rsquo;s happening to elephant seals in the South Atlantic &bull; The terrifying zombie snail parasite
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!

ANCIENT GIANTS: Discover Earth’s Oldest Living Residents🌳🌍

Alex - What makes blood cells?

Imogen -What would happen to a human in space?

Jack - How are rollercoasters so fast?

Aaron - How do eyes work?

Atlas - Why can't we remember our dreams?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🩸 Alex wants to know: What makes blood cells?
🌌 Imogen is wondering: What would happen to a human in space?
🎢 Jack asks: How do rollercoasters get so much speed at the start?
👀 Aaron wants to know: How do eyes work?
💤 Atlas is curious: Why can’t we remember our dreams?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! The Moon is covered in craters but how come the Earth isn’t? Well maybe it is, Professor Pulsar explains all!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🩸 Alex wants to know: What makes blood cells? 🌌 Imogen is wondering: What would happen to a human in space? 🎢 Jack asks: How do rollercoasters get so much speed at the start? 👀 Aaron wants to know: How do eyes work? 💤 Atlas is curious: Why can&rsquo;t we remember our dreams?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! The Moon is covered in craters but how come the Earth isn&rsquo;t? Well maybe it is, Professor Pulsar explains all!

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