An AI Football Coach & Killer Bees
Imagine if artifical intelligence was your football coach – Dan finds out about a football club that did just that … Plus, if you think the bees you know are scary, Dan proves you wrong!
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A Deadly Virus & Will Apes Become Human?
In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we go to Charlie in Austrailia who has asked “will apes and chimpanzees become humans like us?” Dr Alison Cronin, of Monkey World, joined Dan to answer Charlie’s question. Plus, Dan explores an incredibly…
Read MoreThe Biochemistry Bonanza!
In this Science Weekly special, Dan explores all things biochemical, from the dangerous and deadly to the lifesaving medicines. Plus, he was joined by Dr Pedro Ferreira of the Biochemical Society, to answer questions such as ‘can we alter our cells to …
Read MoreThe Most Lonely Frog In The World, The Tsetse Fly, & What Does Chocolate Do To Your Body?
Dan explores the dangerous land of the tsetse fly, and invites a science expert onto the podcast to discuss whether we should re-think our approach to chocolate. Plus, meet Romeo! The loneliest frog in the world, or used to be!
Read MoreFlower Urchins & What Causes Growing Pains?
Do not be fooled by the sweet name of the Flower Urchin and what is really behind the common growing pain? Dr. Benjamin Jacobs (of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital) joins Dan, and Dan dives into the week of Science in the News.
Read MoreThe Secret To Maps & The Golden Poison Dart Frog
Dan uncovers the mystery of maps and why they will never be accurate, with the help of Dr Alexander Kent (a cartography expert). Plus, he comes face-to-face with a golden poison dart frog, and explores the science stories shaking the world this week.
Read More2018: A Year In The Fun Kids Science Weekly
To celebrate another year in the Fun Kids Science Weekly, Dan chooses his highlights; the most dangerous of the Dangerous Dans, and the fantastic experts that have been in the studio.
Read MoreChristmas Special! The Science of Christmas & The T. Rex of the Ocean
In this Science Weekly Christmas Special, Dan is in touch with the engineering specialist at the North Pole, invites in Aoife McLysaght who is a Guest Lecturer on the BBC Christmas Lectures, and explores the T.Rex of the Ocean!
Read MoreMelting Glaciers, A Hypernova & The Secret Life of Hedgehogs
What happens when you cross a supernova and a black hole? Why is the hedgehog species declining so quickly and what can we do to help? What has the world recently learnt about tsunamis? Dan answers all in the Fun Kids Science Weekly.
Read MoreA Planet Discovery & The Kissing Bug
In this Science Weekly, beware of the Kissing Bug and its misleading name, Dan invites in an expert to talk us through a planet discovery, and some of the most unusual sharks are on the brink of extinction.
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