Fun Kids Science Weekly

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about whether or not animals have fingerprints. Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn what people are being asked to do to support hedgehogs this winter, we uncover a new species which has made its way into Europe and why it’s causing so much trouble, and finally, Dan chats to Edward Martin from the University of Edinburgh to uncover a new way of tackling wildlife decline. We then delve into your questions where Dan explains why birds can stand on an electric fence without being electrocuted and Simona Francese from Sheffield Hallam University answers Rory’s question on whether animals have fingerprints. Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Rusty-spotted cat. And Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Sam Cullen from Brunel University on why mechanical engineering is the best kind of science. What do we learn about? · What people are being asked to do to support hedgehogs this winter · A new species causing havoc in Europe · Whether or not animals have fingerprints · How birds avoid electrocution · Is mechanical engineering the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!  This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about why we fart and how to stop them. Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn about bee-killing pesticides found in the majority of English rivers, we find out where the best spot in the UK is to stargaze and finally, Dan chats to Christ Constable from Southwark Council to discuss an ancient Roman road which has been discovered.   We then delve into your questions where Dan explains why we close our eyes when we sneeze and then the question you’ve all been dying to know…. Why do we fart? Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about what a Bobbit Worm can do. The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Jamie Thompson from the University of Reading on why evolution & ecology is the best kind of science. What do we learn about? Pesticides harming bees found in the majority of English waterways The best spot in the UK to stargaze An ancient discovery dating back to the Roman times Why we fart Is evolution & ecology the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!  This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about some rare tiger cubs having a halloween-type feast. Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn about how a 6-year old called Ben found a rock over 60,000 years old, why robot dogs are being used to test soil and Caleb Hall from the Longleat Safari Park joins Dan to discuss why their rare amur tiger cubs were feasting on pumpkins. Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains why chameleons change colour and Alyn Morice from University of Hull answers Arthur's question on why we cough? Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about what a Killa Nova is.The Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Darren Rhodes from Keele University on why Neuroscience is the best kind of science.  What do we learn about? A 6-year old who found a 60,000 year old rock Why dog robots are being used to test soil Rare tiger cubs who've taken a taste to pumpkins Why do we cough? Is neurosciene the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!  This episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly we continue our bigger and better podcast where we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out for which science is the best & learn all about China's youngest astronauts to reach space/ Dan starts with the latest science news where we learn about Denmark's plans to tax cow farts, why Uranus might not as dead as scientists first thought and Ed Turner from the National Space Centre joins Dan to discuss China's newest and youngest astronauts to reach space. Then we delve into your questions where Dan explains how we come up with animal names and Peter Falkingham from Liverpool John Moore's University answers Kenny's question on what caused the first dinosaur to be put on earth. Dangerous Dan continues and we learn all about the Stargazer FishThe Battle of the Sciences continues where Dan chats to Lewis Alcott from the University of Bristol on why Biogeochemistry is the best kind of science.  What do we learn about? Denmark's plans to tax cow farts Why Uranus might not be dead after all China's youngest ever astronauts to reach space What caused the first dinosaur to be put on earth? Is biogeochemistry the best type of science? All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.