Fun Kids Science Weekly

Lucy Hawking Answers Your Questions & The Kola Superdeep Borehole

Dan is joined in the studio by scientific royalty, Lucy Hawking! He hears all about her brand new book and she answers your questions. Plus, imagine drilling deep enough into the core you can peer in?

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The Science of Trees and a Parasitic Worm

This week on the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan is joined by tree specialist Dr. Kieron Doick to hear all about how trees help the planet. Plus, Dan answers your questions, we learn about a worm that wiggles its way from your insides out, and we’re joine…

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Australian Bushfires and The Terror of Silence

Dan is back for 2020 on the Fun Kids Science Weekly; he’s joined by Dr. Colin Beale to learn more about how animals react to wildfires. Plus, he explores Orfield Laboratory with the most silent room in the world (it’s so silent even your ears make noise!)

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The Best of 2019!

Dan looks back on his favourite Science Weekly moments of 2019, from the most dangerous to the most disgusting to the most fascinating. We’ll see you in 2020!

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The Midnight Zone & Predictions For 2020

During this final episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly before Christmas, Dan dives deep into the Midnight Zone to meet some of its inhabitants. Plus, he is joined by Tris Dyson who makes predictions for a living – what does he think is coming up for …

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New Zealand Volcanic Eruption & Young Imagineers 2019 Winner

Dan is joined by Balsam, the winner of the 2019 Young Imagineers Competition. Plus, Dan speaks to Dr. Matthew Blackett to unpick the tragic volcanic eruption in New Zealand.

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The Poison Garden & Tutankhamun with Dr. Chris Naunton

Dan is joined by Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton to hear all about Tutankhamun. Plus, Dan answers your questions on itches and electricity and explores the Poison Garden.

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Deadly Crustaceans & Snot and Slime from the Tumble podcast

Thought you knew everything there was to know about snot and slime? Think again! Dan is joined by the Tumble Podcast, another podcast about science, to learn all about it! Plus, it’s a busy studio, he’s also joined by Marina Ventura Climate…

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A Fun Kids Science Weekly Chemistry Special – Part 2

In the second part of the Science Weekly Chemistry Special, Dan hones in on precisely what makes an element, its history and its future – with the help of Chemistry experts of course!

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A Fun Kids Science Weekly Chemistry Special – Part 1

In the first part of the Fun Kids Science Weekly Chemistry Specials, Dan speaks to Hannah McDonald of The Biochemical Society, explores chemistry in the news this week plus is joined by Kareena, our Fun Kids Chemistry Expert!

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