Fun Kids Science Weekly
Fun Kids
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! 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 Radio (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at https://www.funkidslive.com.
Saturday 21 November 2020 : In this weeks Science Weekly we learn how Clean Air can make us smarter and remember more with our guest Larissa Lockwood as well as...
Saturday 14 November 2020 : In this weeks Science Weekly Dan is joined by author of the Britannica All New Childrens Encylopedia, Christopher Lloyd to talk all about...
Saturday 07 November 2020 : This week Dara Ó Briain joins Dan to discuss life in space as well as answering some of your scientific questions! We delve into the world...
Saturday 31 October 2020 : This Special Edition of Science Weekly is all about Pandemic Pathology! We speak to scientists Dr Rachel Wheeler and Dr Guiseppe Pichierri...
Saturday 24 October 2020 : In this weeks Science Weekly we speak to Cindy Howells who has found Dinosaur Footprints on the beaches of Penarth in Wales. See...
Saturday 17 October 2020 : In this weeks Science Weekly we learn about the power of Seaweed with the director of Ocean Rainforest, Olavur Gregersen! We also answer...
Saturday 10 October 2020 : In this weeks Science Weekly we learn about the worlds best hunters, we visit the age of the dinosaurs and speak to Dr Tammo Reichgelt who...
Friday 02 October 2020 : On this week Science Weekly we talk to ethical hacker Rupert Goodwins about The Big Data Show as well as learning how maple trees can save...
Saturday 26 September 2020 : This week on Science Weekly we answer your questions, learn about the deadly harpy eagle and speak to Isabel Thomas! Harpy Eagle image by...
Saturday 19 September 2020 : This week Dan chats to Emily from Surfers against Sewage about the impact the pandemic has had on the ocean and their new project Plastic...
Saturday 12 September 2020 : In this weeks Science weekly we hear from tree fanatic Joe Middleton from the Woodland Trust, learn the true size of a megaladon and find...
Saturday 05 September 2020 : This week we chat to Ying Wan Loh, winner of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award 2019 as...
Saturday 29 August 2020 : This week Dan chats to Eske Willerslev about smallpox in Viking DNA, as well as answering your questions on jellyfish, seeing things,...
Saturday 22 August 2020 : Dan is joined by Jess French, who has written a new book called Slow Down Monkey which is inspired by her adventures with monkeys in the...
Saturday 15 August 2020 : Dan is joined by Jeff Knotts of the RSPB with exciting news about Red Kite conservation. Plus, he meets one of the deadliest snakes on...
Saturday 08 August 2020 : In part 2 of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan dives deeper into the topic with the help of special guests including Marina Venture...
Wednesday 05 August 2020 : Dan's sharing a podcast from Fun Kids called Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit. In the latest episode of Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit,...
Saturday 01 August 2020 : Dan encounters the 'wolves of the sea' and learns some interesting facts about them. Plus, he takes on the worrying statistics on trophy...
Saturday 25 July 2020 : In part one of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan is joined by ecologists, he answers your questions, discovers incredible animal...
Saturday 18 July 2020 : Dan is joined by Dr Zoë Randle from the Butterfly Conservation to hear how you can take part in the future of butterflies in the UK! Plus,...
Saturday 11 July 2020 : Dan is joined by Benjamin Burger, who has recently introduced a robotic research assistant into his laboratory; we hear how it's going so...
Saturday 04 July 2020 : We are joined by Andrew Allan who recently noticed a gigantic star has disappeared; were could it have gone and why? Plus, his Dangerous Dan...
Saturday 27 June 2020 : Dan is joined by a NASA Rover Driver; Sophia Mitchell is responsible for manoeuvring the rovers on Mars! Plus, could you imagine a noise...
Saturday 20 June 2020 : Dan is joined by Dr. Martin Bencsik whose research on bee language means he's been able to pick out specific sounds and translate them!...
Saturday 13 June 2020 : Imagine the height of Mount Everest, but as a crater under the sea? Dan meets Challenger Deep and you will too! Plus, we're joined by Dr....
Fun Kids Science Weekly
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Why is the Sun SO Hot and How Clean Air Makes Us Smarter with Larissa Lockwood!
In this weeks Science Weekly we learn how Clean Air can make us smarter and remember more with our guest Larissa Lockwood as well as...
The Worlds Largest Snake and Known Unknowns with Christopher Lloyd!
In this weeks Science Weekly Dan is joined by author of the Britannica All New Childrens Encylopedia, Christopher Lloyd to talk all about...
Dara Ó Briain talks Life in Space and The Worlds Deadliest Crossing!
This week Dara Ó Briain joins Dan to discuss life in space as well as answering some of your scientific questions! We delve into the world...
The Pandemic Pathology Special!
This Special Edition of Science Weekly is all about Pandemic Pathology! We speak to scientists Dr Rachel Wheeler and Dr Guiseppe Pichierri...
Dinosaurs in the UK with Dino Expert Cindy Howells!
In this weeks Science Weekly we speak to Cindy Howells who has found Dinosaur Footprints on the beaches of Penarth in Wales. See...
The Acidic Bombardier Beetle and the Power of Seaweed with Olavur Gregersen!
In this weeks Science Weekly we learn about the power of Seaweed with the director of Ocean Rainforest, Olavur Gregersen! We also answer...
The Worlds Best Hunters and Dr. Tammo Reichgelt on Mummified Plants!
In this weeks Science Weekly we learn about the worlds best hunters, we visit the age of the dinosaurs and speak to Dr Tammo Reichgelt who...
The Biggest Flying Creature EVER and Ethical Hacker Rupert Goodwins!
On this week Science Weekly we talk to ethical hacker Rupert Goodwins about The Big Data Show as well as learning how maple trees can save...
The Fearsome Harpy Eagle and Isabel Thomas!
This week on Science Weekly we answer your questions, learn about the deadly harpy eagle and speak to Isabel Thomas! Harpy Eagle image by...
Why Is Water See-Through and Emily from Surfers Against Sewage!
This week Dan chats to Emily from Surfers against Sewage about the impact the pandemic has had on the ocean and their new project Plastic...
The True Size of a Megaladon Shark and Tree Fanatic Joe Middleton
In this weeks Science weekly we hear from tree fanatic Joe Middleton from the Woodland Trust, learn the true size of a megaladon and find...
The Corpse Flower and Ying Wan Loh!
This week we chat to Ying Wan Loh, winner of the Institution of Engineering and Technology Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award 2019 as...
Unwrapping Mummified Animals & Eske Willerslev!
This week Dan chats to Eske Willerslev about smallpox in Viking DNA, as well as answering your questions on jellyfish, seeing things,...
The Lost Species of the Elephant Shrew & Dr. Jess French!
Dan is joined by Jess French, who has written a new book called Slow Down Monkey which is inspired by her adventures with monkeys in the...
The Pit Viper & Are Red Kites Saved?
Dan is joined by Jeff Knotts of the RSPB with exciting news about Red Kite conservation. Plus, he meets one of the deadliest snakes on...
Another Science Weekly Ecology Special
In part 2 of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan dives deeper into the topic with the help of special guests including Marina Venture...
Bonus: Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit
Dan's sharing a podcast from Fun Kids called Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit. In the latest episode of Sean and Robot's Comedy Circuit,...
Killer Whales & Trophy Hunting
Dan encounters the 'wolves of the sea' and learns some interesting facts about them. Plus, he takes on the worrying statistics on trophy...
A Science Weekly Ecology Special
In part one of the Science Weekly Ecology Specials, Dan is joined by ecologists, he answers your questions, discovers incredible animal...
The Big Butterfly Count & The Serval Predator
Dan is joined by Dr Zoë Randle from the Butterfly Conservation to hear how you can take part in the future of butterflies in the UK! Plus,...
A Robotic Research Assistant & The Humboldt Squid
Dan is joined by Benjamin Burger, who has recently introduced a robotic research assistant into his laboratory; we hear how it's going so...
Indian Cobra & Can A Star Just Disappear?
We are joined by Andrew Allan who recently noticed a gigantic star has disappeared; were could it have gone and why? Plus, his Dangerous Dan...
Lethal Noise & Dan Speaks To A NASA Rover Driver
Dan is joined by a NASA Rover Driver; Sophia Mitchell is responsible for manoeuvring the rovers on Mars! Plus, could you imagine a noise...
The Language Of Bees & The Goliath Birdeater
Dan is joined by Dr. Martin Bencsik whose research on bee language means he's been able to pick out specific sounds and translate them!...
Challenger Deep & The Science Of Oysters
Imagine the height of Mount Everest, but as a crater under the sea? Dan meets Challenger Deep and you will too! Plus, we're joined by Dr....
