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Bees on Notre Dame and the insides of a great white shark

Managing editor Vanessa, writer Michael and editor of The Week Junior’s monthly Science and Nature magazine, Dan talk about some out-of-this-world photos, bees on the roof of a famous Paris cathedral, and great white sharks.
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UK Space Agency’s Libby Jackson & Could Your Dog Poison You?

Dan is joined by Science Weekly alumni, Libby Jackson! She is answering one of YOUR questions! Plus, is it really that harmless to let your dog lick your face?

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Isolation in schools and Spotify for dogs

This week the Week Junior team are talking about brave swimmers, mental health, and mooing cows. Plus, they debate the topic of isolation booths in schools. Let us know your thoughts…
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The Space Programme blasts off February 21st

The Space Programme is a gripping new soap opera for children, in which a tiny island in the Irish Sea is surprised to find itself the base for a new space programme. When two tech entrepreneurs announce their plan to make one of the local kids the wor…

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The Young Audio Awards Are Back!

Are you involved in radio or podcasts in your school or at home? You have the chance to win at the Young Audio Awards! George joined Sean on the breakfast show to tell him all about it! Applications close on Friday 31st January – visit https://youngaud…

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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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Trees and Scottish Independence

From ancient trees to a tortoise hero and three record-breaking brothers, the Week Junior Team recap the latest news. We also chat about whether Scotland should have another independence vote.
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Hear the Book Club for Kids podcast from USA!

The Fun Kids Book Club podcast is taking a little break. We’re going to be chatting to authors in a brand new way soon and we can’t wait to invite you to listen.In the meantime, here’s one of our favourite podcasts at the moment. It’s from the USA and …

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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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Frozen, some itchy puffins and Gritter Thunberg

The Week Junior Show is from the same people that make The Week Junior Magazine. This week, the team chat about a tech show in Las Vegas and debate whether Saturday jobs are good things or not. 
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