Intro

William - Why do we burp?

Sam - Why do cats land on their feet?

PJ - How do hot air balloons work?

Ellis - Is Atlantis real?

Ada - Why do stomachs rumble?

Learn Series

Outro

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🤭 William wants to know: Why do we burp?
🐱 Sam is wondering: Why do cats land on their feet?
🎈 PJ asks: How do hot air balloons work?
🌊 Ellis wants to know: Is Atlantis real?
🤤 Ada is curious: Why do stomachs rumble?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This week they're learning all about dark matter!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🤭 William wants to know: Why do we burp? 🐱 Sam is wondering: Why do cats land on their feet? 🎈 PJ asks: How do hot air balloons work? 🌊 Ellis wants to know: Is Atlantis real? 🤤 Ada is curious: Why do stomachs rumble?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This week they're learning all about dark matter!

Why Do We Burp?🤭💨

Science in the news

Questions

Dangerous Dan!

Battle of the Sciences

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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<li>Why cheetahs purr instead of roar</li>
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And why mathematics is essential to all science
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</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Quest!

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

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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<li data-start="1644" data-end="1671">
Where energy comes from
</li>
<li data-start="1672" data-end="1719">
The hidden dangers and powers of toxicology
</li>
<li data-start="1720" data-end="1756">
Earthquakes and what causes them
</li>
<li data-start="1757" data-end="1792">
What&rsquo;s beneath Antarctica&rsquo;s ice
</li>
<li data-start="1793" data-end="1856">
The science behind vibrations and movement inside the Earth
</li>
</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly

SHAKY GROUND: Inside the UK’s 300 Earthquakes Last Year 🌍⚡

Alice - Why are some people left handed?

Marley - Why do we need snot?

Sam - Is toothpaste solid or liquid?

Evan - How does medicine help us?

Arthur- Why does it get colder the higher up y

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

✋ Alice wants to know: Why are some people left-handed?
🤧 Marley is wondering: Why do we need snot?
🪥 Sam asks: Is toothpaste a solid or a liquid?
💊 Evan wants to know: How does medicine help us?
🏔️ Arthur is curious: Why does it get colder the higher up you go?

Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang discover all the amazing jobs you can do in space if you absolutely love science!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
✋ Alice wants to know: Why are some people left-handed? 🤧 Marley is wondering: Why do we need snot? 🪥 Sam asks: Is toothpaste a solid or a liquid? 💊 Evan wants to know: How does medicine help us? 🏔️ Arthur is curious: Why does it get colder the higher up you go?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang discover all the amazing jobs you can do in space if you absolutely love science!

MIDWEEKLY: Why  Do We Need Snot?🤧🦠

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!

In Science in the News, there’s good news for giant pandas as they’re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.

The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is. 

Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don’t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they’re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.

Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they’re so powerful.

This week, we learn about:


The secret fourth state of matter called plasma


How vaccines protect your body from disease


Why pandas are making a comeback


What’s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters


The dangers of the castor bean plant

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, there&rsquo;s good news for giant pandas as they&rsquo;re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.
The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is.&nbsp;
Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don&rsquo;t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they&rsquo;re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.
Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they&rsquo;re so powerful.
This week, we learn about:
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<li data-start="1442" data-end="1493">
The secret fourth state of matter called plasma
</li>
<li data-start="1494" data-end="1541">
How vaccines protect your body from disease
</li>
<li data-start="1542" data-end="1578">
Why pandas are making a comeback
</li>
<li data-start="1579" data-end="1634">
What&rsquo;s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters
</li>
<li data-start="1635" data-end="1675">
The dangers of the castor bean plant
</li>
</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!

VACCINES EXPLAINED: From Covid to Colds and Everything in Between🦠 💉

Nyra - How do stars shine so brightly?

Lauren - How long have humans been around?

Cooper - How many light years is Uranus from t

Henry - Why does sound travel through walls?

Tygo - How do plants grow underwater?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

✨ Nyra wants to know: Why do stars shine so brightly?
🧬 Lauren is wondering: How long have humans been around for?
🪐 Connor asks: How many light-years is Uranus away from the Sun?
🔊 Henry wants to know: Why does sound travel through walls?
🌿 Tygo is curious: How do plants grow underwater?

And we travel back to the Age of the Dinosaurs! 

More varieties of animals and plants lived at the time than ever before – from the dinosaurs on the land to the plants they ate. Things were getting pretty busy underwater too...

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
✨ Nyra wants to know: Why do stars shine so brightly? 🧬 Lauren is wondering: How long have humans been around for? 🪐 Connor asks: How many light-years is Uranus away from the Sun? 🔊 Henry wants to know: Why does sound travel through walls? 🌿 Tygo is curious: How do plants grow underwater?
And we travel back to the Age of the Dinosaurs!&nbsp;
More varieties of animals and plants lived at the time than ever before &ndash; from the dinosaurs on the land to the plants they ate. Things were getting pretty busy underwater too...

MIDWEEKLY: How Old Are Humans?⏳🧬

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!

With snow falling across the country, we’re uncovering the cool science behind why snow is white, and then tuning into the Universe to explore the secret signals streaming across our galaxies.

In Science in the News, scientists warn that great white sharks could vanish from the Mediterranean, renewable energy has smashed records across the UK, and Katherine Brown explains how the world around us shapes what we think, want and choose following the UK’s new junk food advertising ban.

Then it’s time for your questions! Henry wants to know why mammals do not lay eggs, and Kirsty McCabe explains the surprising science behind why snow is white.

Dangerous Dan returns with a truly strange creature from the past… the gigantic and mysterious Deinocheirus.

And in Battle of the Sciences, Steven Tingay from Curtin University takes us deep into the world of radio astronomy, revealing how scientists listen to the Universe.

Plus, we blast off with Space Camp to discover where weather really comes from and how satellites help us track storms, pollution and climate change.

This week, we learn about:


Why snow looks white instead of clear


Why mammals do not lay eggs


The danger facing great white sharks


How scientists listen to space using radio waves


Why weather satellites are so important for 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!
With snow falling across the country, we&rsquo;re uncovering the cool science behind why snow is white, and then tuning into the Universe to explore the secret signals streaming across our galaxies.
In Science in the News, scientists warn that great white sharks could vanish from the Mediterranean, renewable energy has smashed records across the UK, and Katherine Brown explains how the world around us shapes what we think, want and choose following the UK&rsquo;s new junk food advertising ban.
Then it&rsquo;s time for your questions!&nbsp;Henry wants to know why mammals do not lay eggs, and Kirsty McCabe explains the surprising science behind why snow is white.
Dangerous Dan returns with a truly strange creature from the past&hellip; the gigantic and mysterious Deinocheirus.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Steven Tingay from Curtin University takes us deep into the world of radio astronomy, revealing how scientists listen to the Universe.
Plus, we blast off with Space Camp to discover where weather really comes from and how satellites help us track storms, pollution and climate change.
This week, we learn about:
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<li data-start="1403" data-end="1444">
Why snow looks white instead of clear
</li>
<li data-start="1445" data-end="1476">
Why mammals do not lay eggs
</li>
<li data-start="1477" data-end="1517">
The danger facing great white sharks
</li>
<li data-start="1518" data-end="1570">
How scientists listen to space using radio waves
</li>
<li data-start="1571" data-end="1624">
Why weather satellites are so important for Earth
</li>
</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly! 🚀

ALIEN HUNT: How Scientists Are Tracking Down Life in Space 🛸👽

Raphael - Why do we close our eyes when sneezi

Sam - How many dimensions are there?

Ell - Why do we wheeze?

Chiara - How long does it take to climb Mt. Ev

Cameron - Why do elephants have trunks?

This Week’s Big Questions!

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

🤧 Raphael wants to know: Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?
🌀 Sam is wondering: How many dimensions are there?
😮‍💨 Ell asks: Why do we wheeze?
🏔️ Chiara wants to know: How long does it take to climb Mount Everest?
🐘 Cameron is curious: Why do elephants have trunks?

Plus ,Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about the structure of our planet and finds out that the earth’s crust is not made up from jam or cats!

This Week&rsquo;s Big Questions!
You&rsquo;ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week&hellip;
🤧 Raphael wants to know: Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze? 🌀 Sam is wondering: How many dimensions are there? 😮&zwj;💨 Ell asks: Why do we wheeze? 🏔️ Chiara wants to know: How long does it take to climb Mount Everest? 🐘 Cameron is curious: Why do elephants have trunks?
Plus ,Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about the structure of our planet and finds out that the earth&rsquo;s crust is not made up from jam or cats!

MIDWEEKLY: How Long Does It Take To Climb Mt. Everest?🏔️🥾

Get ready to kick off the New Year with an out-of-this-world episode of Science Weekly!

We’re docking with the International Space Station as world-famous astronaut Tim Peake joins us to reveal what life is really like in space, including how rockets travel beyond Earth. We’re also diving into the science of feelings, with expert tips on how to understand and manage big emotions.

In Science in the News, scientists think the ancestors of sharks may be far older than we once believed, a Welsh farm celebrates the birth of a critically endangered rhino, and neuroscientist Alexa Mosuley explains her discovery that the human brain develops through five different eras.

Then it’s time for your questions. Clement wants to know what electricity actually is, and astronaut Tim Peake answers Jerry’s space-age question about how rockets get into orbit.

Dangerous Dan returns with Chungkingosaurus, a lesser-known but fascinating dinosaur from the Jurassic period.

And in Battle of the Sciences, clinical psychologist Dr Oona McEwan shares science-backed ways to keep your emotions under control when things feel overwhelming.

Plus, Professor Hallux is back at the Happy Health Helpdesk to explain why we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous.

This week, we learn about:


How rockets travel into space


What electricity really is


Why sharks are older than we thought


How the brain develops over time


Simple science tips to manage big emotions

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

Get ready to kick off the New Year with an out-of-this-world episode of Science Weekly!
We&rsquo;re docking with the International Space Station as world-famous astronaut Tim Peake joins us to reveal what life is really like in space, including how rockets travel beyond Earth. We&rsquo;re also diving into the science of feelings, with expert tips on how to understand and manage big emotions.
In Science in the News, scientists think the ancestors of sharks may be far older than we once believed, a Welsh farm celebrates the birth of a critically endangered rhino, and neuroscientist Alexa Mosuley explains her discovery that the human brain develops through five different eras.
Then it&rsquo;s time for your questions. Clement wants to know what electricity actually is, and astronaut Tim Peake answers Jerry&rsquo;s space-age question about how rockets get into orbit.
Dangerous Dan returns with Chungkingosaurus, a lesser-known but fascinating dinosaur from the Jurassic period.
And in Battle of the Sciences, clinical psychologist Dr Oona McEwan shares science-backed ways to keep your emotions under control when things feel overwhelming.
Plus, Professor Hallux is back at the Happy Health Helpdesk to explain why we get butterflies in our stomach when we&rsquo;re nervous.
This week, we learn about:
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<li data-start="1287" data-end="1320">
How rockets travel into space
</li>
<li data-start="1321" data-end="1351">
What electricity really is
</li>
<li data-start="1352" data-end="1392">
Why sharks are older than we thought
</li>
<li data-start="1393" data-end="1429">
How the brain develops over time
</li>
<li data-start="1430" data-end="1476">
Simple science tips to manage big emotions
</li>
</ul>
All that and more on this week&rsquo;s Science Weekly!

SPACE SECRETS: Astronaut Tim Peake Reveals All 🧑‍🚀🚀

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

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