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Fun Kids Science Weekly

Fun Kids Science Weekly

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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!

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 this show – and 30 others! – ad-free and support the work Fun Kids does in bringing you high-quality, entertaining, and safe content for your family. Find out more at FunKidsLive.com/plus

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  • SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: All the COLOURS of science!

    SUBSCRIBER EXCLUSIVE: All the COLOURS of science!
    Mar 27 2023

    In your exclusive bonus episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan is answering your most burning questions about COLOUR!

    Ever wondered how the sky changes from light to dark blue, from brilliant shades of red to deep hues of purple? Or maybe that's boring and you'd like to know why pee is yellow. We've got something for everyone! 

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    7 mins
  • DINOSAUR GRAVEYARD: The River of Death ☠️🦖

    DINOSAUR GRAVEYARD: The River of Death ☠️🦖
    Jun 6 2025

    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 this week we're learning all about a HUGE dinosaur graveyard!

    Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news—starting with a dive-bombing buzzard causing a school playground ban in London. Next, we investigate the Mount Etna eruption- Europe's most active volcano. And finally, Curator Emily Bamforth explains the mystery of a dinosaur 'mass grave' at the 'River of Death' in Canada.

    Then, we answer your questions! Etta wants to know: What happens if you dig to the middle of the Earth and Chief Scientist at the UK Space Agency, Adam Amara, answers Wilbur’s question: Why does the Earth spin but not the Sun?

    In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about the Shoebill stork.

    In Battle of the Sciences, Dr. Primrose Freestone explains why microbiology is the best kind of science and delves into the myths around cleaning!

    What do we learn about?

    · Why a school in London has banned playtime
    · A dinosaur graveyard at the 'River of Death'
    · Does the Sun spin?
    · The DEADLLY Shoebill stork
    · And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the myths around cleaning!

    All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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    30 mins
  • MIDWEEKLY: Could Atlantis Be Real? 🧜‍♂️🌊

    MIDWEEKLY: Could Atlantis Be Real? 🧜‍♂️🌊
    Jun 4 2025

    Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly!

    You've been sending in your questions and this week, we find out why rollercoasters are so fast at the start – why our teeth chatter when we're cold – whether the city of Atlantis is real – and how plants grow underwater...

    And Marina Ventura and her trusty sidekick Map App explore the world of electricity!

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    13 mins
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According to the presenter the primary colours are red, blue & GREEN!! 🤬 how did that get through production? What other inaccuracies are they spouting?

Also, the only way for fans to get a question read out is via a 5 star review. It’s a bit disappointing that reviews are used this way…

Mars episode - primary colours

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