Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! This week, we’re blasting off into the world of VTOLs — that stands for Vertical Take-Off and Landing! These incredible aircraft can soar straight up into the air like a helicopter, then fly forward like a plane. From flying taxis to futuristic rescue vehicles, discover how VTOLs work, the science behind their powerful engines, and how they could change the way we travel in the future! And Amy and Zac take flight with VTOLs as they explore how sky-cabs could transform travel around cities and reveal the cool technology powering these futuristic machines.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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THE IMPOSSIBLE SCIENCE: Invisible Tunnels & Parallel Universes 🌠🌀
It’s time for another mind-bending adventure on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, discover why laughter is contagious, and dive into the strange world of quantum tunnelling. First up in Science in the News, unusual rocks discovered on Mars could be evidence that life once existed on the Red Planet, scientists have developed a superfood to keep honey bees buzzing, and Jeremy Lockwood from the Natural History Museum joins us to reveal a brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight. Betsy wants to know how long it would take to walk to the Moon, and comedian and neuroscientist Dean Burnett explains why everything seems funnier when we’re surrounded by people who are laughing. In Dangerous Dan, we uncover the terrifying power of fluoroantimonic acid — one of the most dangerous substances on Earth. And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore quantum physics, discovering the bizarre phenomenon of quantum tunnelling, where particles slip through barriers that should be impossible, and learning how this strange science powers our modern world. What do we learn about?· The unusual Martian rocks that could show life once existed· A superfood designed to protect honey bees· A brand-new dinosaur discovered on the Isle of Wight· Why laughter is contagious· The terrifying fluoroantimonic acid· And in Battle of the Sciences… the mystery of quantum tunnelling All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MIDWEEKLY: The Most Important Job at the Airport (Hint: It’s Not the Pilot!)🗺️🗼
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! Ever wondered how airplanes stay safe in the sky? In this episode, we meet a real-life air traffic controller — the person responsible for guiding planes through take-off, landing, and everything in between! From busy control towers to high-tech radar screens, discover the secrets of how air traffic control works and what it takes to keep the skies safe and organized. And Amy and Zac zoom into the buzzing world of drones. They discover drones are used everywhere - from farming to filming, rescue missions to delivering food, and explore what the future of drones could look like.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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COLD WORLDS: Why Some Planets Freeze And Others Burn ❄️🔥
It’s time for another trip through the solar system and beyond on the Fun Kids Science Weekly! In this episode, we answer YOUR questions, meet a prehistoric-looking reptile in Dangerous Dan, and uncover the science behind invasion biology. In Science in the News, SpaceX has pulled off a nail-biting test flight that could change the future of space travel, researchers in India have uncovered a fossil that looks like it came straight from the age of the dinosaurs, and Ian White joins us to celebrate a conservation first — the arrival of baby dormice in Bragate Park! Etta wants to know how our bodies digest large amounts of food, while Ed Turner from the National Space Centre helps us solve the mystery of Uranus: if it’s so far from the Sun… why is it hot? In Dangerous Dan, we discover the Tuatara — a fascinating creature that looks like a dinosaur and hides some amazing secrets. And in Battle of the Sciences, Dan is joined by Tim Blackburn from UCL to explore invasion biology and find out what happens when species spread into new environments. What do we learn about?· A dramatic new SpaceX test flight· A dinosaur-like fossil unearthed in India· Why Uranus is hot, even though it’s far from the Sun· The incredible Tuatara and its prehistoric past· And in Battle of the Sciences… the science of invasion biology All on this week’s episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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MIDWEEKLY: How Planes Are Made – With Airbus’ Chief Engineer ✈️👷♂️
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! Ever wondered how airplanes are built? In this episode, we meet a former Airbus Chief Engineer — the person who helps design and create real-life planes! From giant wings to super-strong engines, discover the secrets of how airplanes are made and what it takes to make them fly. And Amy takes flight into the wonderful world of wings – and how engineers are using new technology as well as learning from our feathered and fishy friends to innovate designs!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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