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This week, Dan's answering your science questions!

Ever wondered why the ocean is salty, how clouds make rain, or why no two sneezes sound the same?

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re diving into the technology that helps us save water.

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

This week, Dan's answering your science questions! Ever wondered why the ocean is salty, how clouds make rain, or why no two sneezes sound the same?
We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they&rsquo;re diving into the technology that helps us save water.
Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

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 this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you 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!
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 this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at <a href="https://FunKidsLive.com/plus">FunKidsLive.com/plus</a>

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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: Why Is The Ocean Salty? 🌊🧂

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It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!

In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about what our pets are thinking!

Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with what scientists are calling the 'strongest evidence yet' of life beyond Earth, after a faraway world showed potential signs of life. Next, we unpack the moment a colossal squid was captured on camera in the wild for the first time ever. And finally, Dan speaks to Dr. Kate Pattle from UCL to unpack the significance of the first all-female spaceflight in over sixty years!

Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: why the Moon has a different orbit everyday? And Tim Jones from Sally's Duck Rescue answers Jenny's question: How do ducks float on water?

In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the deadly blanket octopus!

In Battle of the Sciences, animal scientist, Dr. Jackie Boyd, takes us on a fascinating journey—from unravelling the mysteries of parasites to uncovering what our pets might really be thinking.

What do we learn about?

·    The first all-female space flight in over 60 years

·    A faraway world with potential for life

·    How ducks float on water

·    The DEADLY blanket octopus 

·     And in Battle of the Sciences, we unpack what are pets are thinking

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

It&rsquo;s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!
In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about what our pets are thinking!
Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with what scientists are calling the 'strongest evidence yet' of life beyond Earth, after a faraway world showed potential signs of life. Next, we unpack the moment a colossal squid was captured on camera in the wild for the first time ever. And finally, Dan speaks to Dr. Kate Pattle from UCL to unpack the significance of the first all-female spaceflight in over sixty years!
Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: why the Moon has a different orbit everyday? And Tim Jones from Sally's Duck Rescue answers Jenny's question: How do ducks float on water?
In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the deadly blanket octopus!
In Battle of the Sciences, animal scientist, Dr. Jackie Boyd, takes us on a fascinating journey&mdash;from unravelling the mysteries of parasites to uncovering what our pets might really be thinking.
What do we learn about?
&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;The first all-female space flight in over 60 years
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; A faraway world with potential for life
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; How ducks float on water
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; The DEADLY blanket octopus&nbsp;
&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; And in&nbsp;Battle of the Sciences, we unpack what are pets are thinking
All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

ANIMAL THOUGHTS: Inside Our Pets' Minds 🐶🐱

This week, with Dan as your guide, we're covering everything you've been sending in - from what makes up the matter of the universe, to if you can really hypnotise someone! 

We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they’re finding out what we can do to protect the supply of water in the future.

Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

This week, with Dan as your guide, we're covering everything you've been sending in - from what makes up the matter of the universe, to if you can really hypnotise someone!&nbsp;
We also check in with the Aquanauts, where this week, they&rsquo;re finding out what we can do to protect the supply of water in the future.
Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.

MIDWEEKLY: Can You Really Hypnotise Someone? 🌀🧠

It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!

In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about the science of the past!

Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the chances of an asteroid impacting the Moon in 2032. Next, we unpack the news that half of the world's electricity last year was generated without using any fossil fuels. And finally, Dan speaks to Keith Emerick from Historic England to uncover the secrets of a remarkable Iron Age hoard recently discovered in North Yorkshire.

Then, we answer your questions! Matty wants to know: what's hotter, a microwave or an oven? And Dr. Fabio Antonini answers Nolan’s question: where is the hottest place in the galaxy?

In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the dancing mania disease that took over Europe in the 15th century.

In Battle of the Sciences, Professor Michelle Spear makes the case for anatomy and explains the science of mummification!

What do we learn about?

·    A massive Iron Age hoard discovered by archaeologists 

·    Where the hottest place in the galaxy is

·     The dancing mania disease of the 15th century 

·     What's hotter... a microwave or an oven?

·     And in Battle of the Sciences, the science of YOUR body!

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

It&rsquo;s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!
In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and learn all about the science of the past!
Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the chances of an asteroid impacting the Moon in 2032. Next, we unpack the news that half of the world's electricity last year was generated without using any fossil fuels. And finally, Dan speaks to Keith Emerick from Historic England to uncover the secrets of a remarkable Iron Age hoard recently discovered in North Yorkshire.
Then, we answer your questions! Matty wants to know: what's hotter, a microwave or an oven? And Dr. Fabio Antonini answers Nolan&rsquo;s question: where is the hottest place in the galaxy?
In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the dancing mania disease that took over Europe in the 15th century.
In Battle of the Sciences, Professor Michelle Spear makes the case for anatomy and explains the science of mummification!
What do we learn about?
&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp;A massive Iron Age hoard discovered by archaeologists&nbsp;
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; Where the hottest place in the galaxy is
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The dancing mania disease of the 15th century&nbsp;
&middot;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;What's hotter... a microwave or an oven?
&middot; &nbsp; &nbsp; And in&nbsp;Battle of the Sciences,&nbsp;the science of YOUR body!
All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

MIDWEEKLY: Why Is The Ocean Salty? 🌊🧂

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