Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

You've been sending in your questions and this week...

Ben wonders why shooting stars happen, Keogh’s curious about what water’s made of, and Evie wants to know how birds fly. Lily needs answers about car sickness—and Charlie’s intrigued by what happens when we flinch.

And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we take a look at how propellers work...

Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!
You've been sending in your questions and this week...
Ben wonders why shooting stars happen, Keogh&rsquo;s curious about what water&rsquo;s made of, and Evie wants to know how birds fly. Lily needs answers about car sickness&mdash;and Charlie&rsquo;s intrigued by what happens when we flinch.
And we meet Amy Aviation who loves planes! In this episode we take a look at how propellers work...

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.

Latest Fun Kids Podcast Episodes

MIDWEEKLY: Why Do We Get Carsick? 🚗 🤢

Science in the news

Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Battle of the Sciences

Learn Series

Outro

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest!

In Science in the News, we meet an incredible 8-year-old set to become one of the youngest Britons to visit Antarctica, hear about a jaw-dropping archaeological dig uncovering two of the rarest Iron Age objects ever found, and find out how horses can actually smell fear with Roberta Blake from Anglia Ruskin University.

Got questions? We have got answers. Learn why cheetahs purr instead of roar, and hear animal expert Jackie Boyd explain why dogs and cats fight in the first place.

There is also a brand-new Dangerous Dan featuring the dinosaur Nigersaurus, and in Battle of the Sciences we shine a spotlight on the unsung hero behind every experiment, discovery, and invention: Mathematics. Neil Saunders from the University of London reveals why maths really is the language of science.

And do not miss An Age Old Problem, where Detective Mathema finally works out the age of his Great Aunt Maud using mathematics, of course.

Packed with animals, adventures, and mind-blowing science, let’s dive in.

What we learn about:


Why dogs and cats fight and what their behaviour really means


How horses can smell fear


A child visiting Antarctica and what life is like there
Why cheetahs purr instead of roar


And why mathematics is essential to all science

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

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, we meet an incredible 8-year-old set to become one of the youngest Britons to visit Antarctica, hear about a jaw-dropping archaeological dig uncovering two of the rarest Iron Age objects ever found, and find out how horses can actually smell fear with Roberta Blake from Anglia Ruskin University.
Got questions? We have got answers. Learn why cheetahs purr instead of roar, and hear animal expert Jackie Boyd explain why dogs and cats fight in the first place.
There is also a brand-new Dangerous Dan featuring the dinosaur Nigersaurus, and in Battle of the Sciences we shine a spotlight on the unsung hero behind every experiment, discovery, and invention: Mathematics. Neil Saunders from the University of London reveals why maths really is the language of science.
And do not miss An Age Old Problem, where Detective Mathema finally works out the age of his Great Aunt Maud using mathematics, of course.
Packed with animals, adventures, and mind-blowing science, let&rsquo;s dive in.
What we learn about:
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Why dogs and cats fight and what their behaviour really means
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How horses can smell fear
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A child visiting Antarctica and what life is like there
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And why mathematics is essential to all science
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All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!

DOGS VS. CATS: The Science of Pet Rivalry 🐶🐱

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?

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!

MIDWEEKLY: How Do Snakes Move?🐍💨

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
</li>
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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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</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly

MIDWEEKLY: Why Do We Get Carsick? 🚗 🤢

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