

Fun Kids Science Weekly
Fun Kids
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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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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Nov 12, 2025 • 13min
MIDWEEKLY: How Do Clouds Stay in the Sky? ☁️🌤️
This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… 🥶 Remi wants to know why we shiver when we’re cold.😮💨 Beth is wondering why we wheeze.🌳 Luke is curious about how deep tree roots go.🌱 Dusty wants to know how a seed grows into a tree.☁️ And Charlotte’s asking how clouds stay in the sky. Plus, we're going back in time to explore the Jurassic Period! With the supercontinent Pangaea continuing to separate, more and more big watery lagoons were forming, and along with the new oceans, were teeming with life – from the tiny to the monstrous!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 8, 2025 • 31min
EARTH 2.0: The Epic Hunt for a New Home 🌍✨
Get ready for another jam-packed episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly — where we answer your biggest questions, explore the latest discoveries, and travel to the farthest corners of the universe! This week, we’re looking up at the sky to discover why it’s blue, uncovering a brand-new glowing shark in the deep ocean, and joining a mission to find a planet just like Earth! In Science in the News, Prince William reveals the five winners of the Earthshot Prize — celebrating the world’s best ideas for protecting our planet. Then, scientists uncover evidence that the first humans may have been inventors, and Dr. Will White from CSIRO introduces us to a dazzling new deep-sea species — a glowing shark that lights up the darkness! We’ll also be tackling your questions: Marcus wants to know why the sky is blue, and meteorologist Kirsty McCabe has the brilliant explanation. Plus, Dangerous Dan introduces us to one electrifying creature — the Electric Ray ⚡ And in Battle of the Sciences, astronomer Annelies Mortier takes us on a journey through space in the hunt for another world that could be just like ours. What do we learn about?· Why the sky is blue· The new glowing shark discovered in the deep sea· The earliest human inventors· The Electric Ray· And in Battle of the Sciences... the search for another Earth! All on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 5, 2025 • 13min
MIDWEEKLY: Why Is The Moon Called... The Moon?🌕🌌
This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… 💧 Jonah wants to know why we sweat.🤧 Raphael is wondering why we close our eyes when we sneeze.🐸 Robbie is curious about why frogs croak.🌕 Arla wonders why the Moon is called the Moon.⛽ And Rhian wants to find out how fuel moves cars. Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class as they learn all about all about lighting storms! Did you know that Jupiter gets huge storms and GIANT lightning?Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 1, 2025 • 34min
SAND vs WATER: The Ultimate Earth Showdown! 💧🏖️
Get ready to blast off into another episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly — packed with space tech, creepy creatures, and the biggest mysteries of the planet! This week, we’re tackling YOUR science questions, discovering the future of rocket power, and diving into some of the strangest science stories making headlines. In Science in the News, an endangered spider makes an unexpected comeback, and scientists are scratching their heads after the waters of the North Pacific recorded their warmest summer ever — but no one knows why! Plus, Dr Luke Tilley from the Royal Entomological Society joins Dan to explain how the European praying mantis has suddenly turned up in Cornwall. We’ll also be answering some of your big questions — Judy wants to know what’s the longest you can go without sleep, and mathematician Thomas Woolley settles one of the greatest science debates ever: are there more grains of sand or drops of water on Earth? Dangerous Dan is back too, and this time he’s uncovering one of the most explosive substances ever discovered — azidoazide azide! And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan is joined by Aaron Knoll from Imperial College London to explore plasma propulsion — the rocket technology that could take us further into space than ever before. What do we learn about?• The European praying mantis spotted in Cornwall• Why the North Pacific Ocean had its warmest summer on record• The future of space travel using plasma propulsion• The science behind grains of sand and drops of water• The dangerously powerful Azidoazide Azide All this and more on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 2025 • 14min
MIDWEEKLY: Could Dinosaurs Really Fly? 🦖🪽
This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… ✨ Anetha wants to know why we can’t feel our bodies grow.🧴 Kiara asks what makes up our skin.🦖 Kaleb takes us back in time to find out if there was a dinosaur that could fly.🪞 Nathaniel is curious about why we have eyebrows.⚗️ And Sedar wants to know what chemicals are made of! Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class as they take a look through telescopes on Earth — and explore the incredible view of space! 🌌Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 24, 2025 • 26min
REAL-LIFE HOGWARTS: Scientists Create a Harry Potter-Style Bag🪄🧙♂️
Get ready for another amazing journey through the world of science with Dan on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering your burning questions, digging into the science that shapes our planet, and uncovering some seriously strange discoveries from around the world. In Science in the News, we learn why scientists in the UK are trying to turn part of a desert in Northern India green, mosquitoes have been spotted in Iceland for the very first time, and Dan explores the Nobel Prize-winning chemistry discovery that’s being compared to a real-life version of Harry Potter’s enchanted bag! We’ll also be tackling your questions — 'PodcastGuy14' (not his real name) wants to know why some ticks have Lyme disease, and Ben Rowson from Museum Wales reveals the incredible science behind how snails make their shells! Then, Dangerous Dan is back with a creature that’ll make you squirm — the African eye worm! And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan travels back in time with archaeologist Lucy Shipley to uncover how the secrets of the past are being brought to light. Plus, in Kitchen Chemistry, we discover the secret behind non-stick frying pans — and what makes Teflon so special! What do we learn about?· Snail shells, Lyme disease, and creepy crawlies· Deserts turning green and mosquitoes in icy places· Magical chemistry, ancient archaeology, and the African eye worm All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 22, 2025 • 13min
MIDWEEKLY: Who Bites Harder... Crocodiles or Sharks?🦈🐊
You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Leo asks how magnetic fields are created, Elijah wants to know why Egyptian mummies don't rot, Audrey's asking who has sharper teeth... crocodiles or sharks? And Daniel's been wondering if our Sun will ever explode! And 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!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 2025 • 34min
SHARK ATTACK: How the Ocean’s Ultimate Predator Rules the Seas 🦈🌊
Get ready for another deep dive into the wild, weird, and wonderful world of science on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering your burning science questions, uncovering mind-blowing discoveries, and exploring how sharks became the ocean’s ultimate predators. In Science in the News, we discover how stress can actually make your nose colder, celebrate the green turtle’s comeback from the brink of extinction, and meet Dr. Fred Jordan, whose team is creating mini human brains to help power the computers of the future. Then we dive into your questions: Kubi wants to know how chameleons change colour, and David Chappell explains the science behind echoes — those mysterious sounds that bounce right back at you! Dangerous Dan is back too, and this week he’s introducing us to the Blue-tailed skink, a small but speedy reptile with some seriously cool defences. And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan takes a trip beneath the waves with megalodon expert Jack Cooper, who reveals how sharks evolved into the world’s most efficient predators. What do we learn about?· How stress makes your nose colder· The green turtle’s rescue from extinction· Mini human brains that could power computers· How chameleons change colour· What causes echoes· The blue-tailed skink lizard· And the mighty shark, nature’s ultimate ocean hunter! All that and more on this week’s Fun Kids Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 15, 2025 • 13min
MIDWEEKLY: Why Do Vampire Bats Drink Blood?🦇🩸
You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Arun wants to know how fast you need to go to burn up, Rory asks what white blood cells are made of, Luella asks why vampire bats drink blood , and Ben is fascinated about acid rain! And Professor Pulsar and Sam are exploring Earth and are finding out what radioactive dating is and how it can help us.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 11, 2025 • 34min
DESERT DUNES: Exploring the Science of Sand Avalanches🏜️🌪️
Get ready for another adventure through space, nature, and the strangest corners of science on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide which science is the best, and uncovering the surprising reason we have nails — and why they’re much more important than you might think! In Science in the News, we’re diving into some earth-shaking discoveries! The world’s brightest minds have been honoured with this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry, celebrating breakthroughs that could change our future forever. Then, we look to the skies where renewable energy has officially overtaken coal as the world’s biggest power source, and travel thousands of years back in time with Professor Peter Bellwood, who reveals the world’s earliest evidence of mummification and what it tells us about ancient civilizations. Then we dive into your questions: Evie wants to know why we have nails, and evolutionary biologist Greg Hurst is here to reveal the clever science behind them. Dangerous Dan is back too, with another wild and deadly creature that’ll have you watching your step! And in Battle of the Sciences, Nathalie Vriend joins Dan to explore the fascinating world of granular flows, revealing how sand dunes “talk” to each other and how avalanches made of sand can transform entire landscapes. What do we learn about?· Why we have nails· The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry· How renewables are beating coal· The world’s earliest evidence of mummification· A deadly new creature in Dangerous Dan· And in Battle of the Sciences... how sand dunes “talk” to one another! All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


