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How Do Scabs and Snot Help Us? And Why Is Fire Orange?

Vaccine creator and Scientist Katie Ewer joins Dan for this week’s Science Weekly podcast talking the science behind vaccines and why snot and scabs are so important! We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists …

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Stone Circles

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric moments around but its age also hides lots of its secrets. How old is Stonehenge? Who was it built by? What was it used for? Why does it align perfectly with the summer and winter solstices?  In thi…

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Stone Circles

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric moments around but its age also hides lots of its secrets. How old is Stonehenge? Who was it built by? What was it used for? Why does it align perfectly with the summer and winter solstices? 
In th…

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Classics and cats

On this week’s episode of The Week Junior Show we’ll find out new rules on microchipping cats, the French superstar who has received a huge honour and the storms that have been battering Britain. Plus, we’ll have a debate all about wh…

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Flo Learns to Fly

Flo is a pigeon, but she’s not a…’normal’ pigeon. Flo doesn’t like to fly, in fact she walks everywhere and even uses pedestrian crossings! But, can Flo somehow overcome her fear of flying and learn to see the world from a different perspective?&nbsp…

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Flo Learns to Fly

Flo is a pigeon, but she’s not a…’normal’ pigeon.
Flo doesn’t like to fly, in fact she walks everywhere and even uses pedestrian crossings!
But, can Flo somehow overcome her fear of flying and learn to see the world from a different perspective?&nb…

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Sophie Dahl’s Worst Sleepover EVER!

Bex joins Sean to chat about her interview with children’s author Sophie Dahl – granddaughter of Roald Dahl and inspiration behind the character Sophie in the BFG!
Sophie’s chatting about her new picture book, The Worst Sleepover in the World.
Can Se…

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Science and Industry Museum and Dan makes Santa slime

Meg is visiting the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester. They tell stories about ideas that changed the world, from the Industrial Revolution to today and beyond. 
We’ve got more festive events from across the UK and we’re makin…

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The Amazing Science Behind Spiders Webs!

Andrew Gordus joins Dan for this week’s Science Weekly podcast talking about the amazing science behind spiders webs and why they weave them. We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists – this week its Harrison …

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Roman mosaics and fake trees

On this week’s episode of The Week Junior Show we’ll find out about Action for Children’s Secret Santa campaign, the discovery of a remarkable Roman mosaic and why the UK’s beaches are getting cleaner. Plus, we’ll have a d…

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