Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! This week is all about AI, space... and grass! Find out if AI could develop emotions, how likely you are to fall into a black hole, when humans could live on Mars, and why grass is green! We also check in with Marina and her trusty sidekick, Map App, as they explore where our electricity is made and how it’s transmitted to our homes. Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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VOLCANO ERUPTION: The Big Kaboom 🌋💥
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 on top of all that... Dan has a MASSIVE announcement to tell you all. Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the European Space Agency's mission to weigh the world's trees using a satellite. Next, we learn about a discovery made by archaeologists in Scotland that proves the existence of an ancient civilisation. And finally, Megan Quail from Aberystwyth University joins Dan to discuss her study showing that goats are smarter than sheep and alpacas. Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: Why do frogs croak? And Professor David Pyle from the University of Oxford answers Shaan's question: How do volcanoes erupt? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Horse Hair Worm—creepy and deadly! In Battle of the Sciences, we hear from the incredible Tree Sisters, a group on a mission to protect our planet and fight climate change one tree at a time. What do we learn about? · A mission to weigh the world's trees· The smartest animal on the farm· How volcanoes erupt· The DEADLY Horse Hair Worm· And in Battle of the Sciences, the importance of conservation 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: Why Is The Moon White?🌙 🌌
Welcome back to another Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! This week, Marina’s talking to us all about the future of energy and I’m answering your science questions on how soap gets rid of germs, why the moon is white, and why some birds can't fly… Plus – how many Earths fit into the Sun? Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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FUTURE FOOD: The Amazing Science Burger 🍔🧪
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 why studying rocks...ROCKS! Dan kicks off with the latest science news, starting with the return of America's oldest serving astronaut, Don Pettit, who returns to Earth on his 70th birthday. Next, we learn about a ground-breaking new project to suck carbon out of the sea. And finally, Robin May, Chief Scientific Adviser at the Food Standards Agency joins Dan to discuss the prospect of lab-grown food being sold in the UK within 2 years. Then, we answer your questions! Etienne wants to know: what a full blood moon is. And dog behaviour expert, Jane Robinson, answers Henry’s question: Are dogs smart? In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the deadly Blue Malayan Coral Snake In Battle of the Sciences, geologist Dr. Cedric John shows us why rocks rock — and why geology might just be the most important science of all! What do we learn about? · America's oldest serving astronaut · A ground-breaking new project to tackle climate change · Are dogs smart? · The DEADLY Blue Malayan Coral Snake · And in Battle of the Sciences, we unpack the importance of geology. 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: What's The Rarest Star In The Galaxy?🌟🌌
Welcome space explorers to a trip around the solar system to answer your burning science questions! Why does our hair turn grey? Why do people hate certain foods? And what really is the rarest star in the galaxy? We also check in with Marina Ventura, who is out on a new adventure exploring energy! Today we learn all about what it is, how it works and why we use it! Join us as we explore fascinating facts, surprising discoveries, and the wonders of science.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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