Deep Space High: What's the weather like in space?

Guest: Sarah Scoles, author of Making Contact

Sean's Science Around Ships: Why do ships float?

Dangerous Dan

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Professor Hallux: Why do we have dreams?

Ever wondered whether we’re alone in the universe? Could there be life out there that we don’t know about yet – and if so how can we say hello? Sarah Scoles is a science writer and the author of Making Contact and tells us more about the search for extra terrestrial life!

We also learn about why we dream, what the US Navy are doing training dolphins, and discover the world's most venomous spider - uh oh!

 

Ever wondered whether we&rsquo;re alone in the universe? Could there be life out there that we don&rsquo;t know about yet &ndash; and if so how can we say hello? Sarah Scoles is a science writer and the author of Making Contact and tells us more about the search for extra terrestrial life!
We also learn about why we dream, what the US Navy are doing training dolphins, and discover the world's most venomous spider - uh oh!
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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 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!

If you like this, 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.

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We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems... 

We find out the intricate processes involved in chocolate production, highlighting the role of various engineers—mechanical, electrical, and software—in designing and automating chocolate manufacturing systems...

How is chocolate made?

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!

They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life. 

The team interview engineers who are at the forefront of developing new technologies in various fields such as escape rooms, interactive museum exhibits, and more!
They delve into the technical aspects of creating these experiences, highlighting the roles of mechanical, electrical, and audio-visual engineers in bringing interactive games and displays to life.

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We’ve been finding out a lot about pylons – and now it’s over to YOU!We want you to imagine and design a pylon of the future. Your designs could potentially influence how the UK approaches its energy infrastructure in the years to come!

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