Fun Kids Science Quest
Science & Ideas
About
Exploring the coolest and most incredible stuff in science, from way back when dinosaurs roamed the Earth to a future where humans live in space! Fun Kids Science Quest is hosted by Dan and is the perfect science podcast for kids and families everywhere. Each week, you'll find episodes from series like Deep Space High, Age of the Dinosaurs and Professor Hallux. There's also a special guest, top experts answering all your science questions and Dangerous Dan - something scientific that’s also a little bit deadly! You can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Di...
Episodes
- Lunar Cities: NASA Plans to Build a Base on the Moon 🏗️👨🚀
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest covers NASA's plans for a Moon base, ancient tentacled titans, and the red squirrel rescue. It also addresses questions about venomous animal coloration and male nipples.
- Are All Babies Born with Blue Eyes?👶👀
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers questions such as "Are all babies born with blue eyes?", "Why is blue light bad for sleep?", and "Do insects sleep?". It also includes a segment from Deep Space High about observing space.
- How to Save Your Chips This Summer: Outsmarting Seagulls with Science 🍟👁️
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest covers a range of science topics, including a method to deter seagulls from stealing food, veterinary care at London Zoo, efforts to save endangered Mountain Bongos, facts about bees and Saturn, and a…
- Do Fish Sleep?🐟💤
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions such as "Do fish sleep?", "How many trees are in Yosemite National Park?", "How does our voice work?", "How does our brain work?", "Why do platypuses lay eggs?", and "How do…
- How to Date a Dinosaur: The Secrets of Fossil Aging 🦖🦴
This episode covers a range of scientific topics, including the return of golden eagles to England, the Blue Origin launch failure, a newly discovered Viking longship, the physics behind helium altering vocal pitch, and methods for dating…
- Why Are Diamonds Unbreakable? 💎🔒
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions such as why diamonds are unbreakable, how apples turn brown, and how bubbles are made. It also covers the science behind earthquakes and electricity, and explores what cosmi…
- The Case of the Missing Dimensions: A Cosmic Mystery 🕵️♂️✨
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores various science topics including butterfly decline, bird feeder usage, a re-evaluated fossil, and the question of why the world is 3D. It also covers the great grey owl and exoplanets.
- Who Controls The Weather?🪶🌦️
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest addresses listener questions such as who controls the weather, the nature of goosebumps, and why people are faster when scared. It also explores the speed of the meteor that killed the dinosaurs, how…
- BRAIN BOX: A High-Tech Science Question Chamber 🧠⚡
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest covers topics including the Artemis II mission, monkey DNA research, and the biology of the secretary bird. Guests discuss the science behind Earth's axis, vitamin D production, and the chemistry of s…
- AMAZING ALUMINIUM: What is Aluminium? 🥫 ✈️
In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, Dan explores the properties and journey of aluminium, from mining to its various uses in everyday objects. Listeners can also learn about its recyclability and try a home experiment to test the me…
- RETURN TO THE MOON: Inside NASA’s Artemis II Mission 🌕🚀
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores the differences between the Mosasaurus and Megalodon, the history of canine domestication, and NASA's Artemis II mission. It also covers the science of grey hair, animal whiskers, new lunar c…
- Why Don’t Vultures Get Food Poisoning? 🦅🤢
In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, the host answers listener questions about technology, animals, and space, including how TVs and lightbulbs work and why vultures don't get food poisoning. The show also features a trip to Deep Spa…
- ALIEN OCEANS: Scientists Discover a Strange New Liquid Planet 🌌🪐
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest covers Earth's climate balance, a new liquid planet discovery, the science of the Northern Lights, and the purpose of human bones. The show also features the Spanish Ribbed Newt, a guide to searching…
- How Does Wood Turn To Paper?🪵📄
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about the paper-making process, memory, Mars, spiders, and skin composition. Additionally, the show visits Deep Space High to explore how environmental conditions in space m…
- GOLDFISH MYTH: The Truth About Their 3-Second Memory🐠🧠
This episode covers topics including NASA's Artemis 2 mission, bee population losses in the UK, and research on babies lying. Experts also answer questions about weather forecasting and goldfish memory, while exploring cave biology and the…
- Why Does Food Taste Better When We’re Hungry?😋🍔
This episode answers questions about why faces turn red when embarrassed, why hungry people enjoy food more, the breakup of Pangaea, habitable planets, food preferences, and why salt affects slugs. Additionally, students at Deep Space High…
- RAINBOW SCIENCE: Why Nature Bends the Light 🌈💧
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores the science of rainbows, Arctic icebergs, and tiny robots at the Large Hadron Collider. It also features segments on a newly named ancient crocodile, the scorpion mouse, and how planetary min…
- Can You Dig to the Centre of the Earth? 🌍 ⛏️
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about radio vs. satellite signals, digging to the Earth's centre, petrol vs. diesel, microwave vs. oven heating, and why we cough. It also features a segment from Deep Space…
- RETURN OF THE SEA TUTRLES: But Scientists Are Worried... 🐢📈
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores NASA's Moon mission plans, the history of writing, and the complexities behind recent sea turtle population growth. Experts also answer listener questions about breathing and asteroid formati…
- Why Do We Have Eyebrows?🤨 👀
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about spots, eyebrows, light speed, and cloud formation. It also features a trip to Deep Space High to learn about the Cluster satellites.
- VAMPIRE MYSTERY: Archaeologists Examine a Strange Burial🧛♂️🦴
This episode covers the rescue of a sea turtle, snake biology, an archaeological investigation of a vampire burial in Croatia, chameleon color change, the Sun's core temperature, and the appearance of the hag moth. Additionally, it explore…
- How Are Tears Made?😭💧
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about ostriches, sunflowers, breathing, tears, and beavers. Additionally, the segment from Deep Space High explores how infrared telescopes observe gas and liquid in space.
- HANNIBAL'S WAR ELEPHANTS: Lost Clues Discovered 🐘⚔️
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores the discovery of a potential elephant bone, the naming of an ancient crocodile species, and the conservation of pangolins. Other segments cover how glasses lenses work, the causes of smoke, t…
- Why Do Whales Explode? 🐋💥
In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, the team answers listener questions about why materials burn, how sleep works, the causes of headaches, why whales explode, and how airplane landing gear functions. Additionally, Principal Pulsar…
- SOLAR ECLIPSE: When The Sun Goes Dark🌞🌑
This episode of Science Quest covers a range of topics including the Big Bang, solar eclipses, Greenland shark longevity, and animal behavior. Experts discuss recent research, while segments explore the Greeningi frog, ocean research, and…
- Why Are Leaves Green?🍃🌱
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about why leaves are green, differences between oranges and mandarins, joint clicking, human growth, and why Earth spins on an axis. It also features a segment on music in s…
- OUR PLANET'S STORY: Why Earth Is Called Earth🌍📖
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores the name of our planet, the role of women in science, and updates on polar bears and habitats. It also includes segments on animal behavior, geoscience, and Earth's geological history.
- Why Do We Burp?🤭💨
This week’s episode explores questions about why we burp, how cats land on their feet, the mechanics of hot air balloons, the existence of Atlantis, and why stomachs rumble. Additionally, Principal Pulsar and his class learn about dark mat…
- DOGS VS. CATS: The Science of Pet Rivalry 🐶🐱
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores why dogs and cats fight, how horses detect human fear, and why cheetahs purr. The show also features news about an 8-year-old visiting Antarctica, Iron Age archaeological discoveries, and ins…
- MIDWEEKLY: How Do Snakes Move?🐍💨
This episode answers questions about the Sun, snake movement, diamonds, tears, glass manufacturing, and how woodpeckers avoid headaches. Additionally, Principal Pulsar and his class explore the different forms of water on Earth, including…
- SHAKY GROUND: Inside the UK’s 300 Earthquakes Last Year 🌍⚡
This episode explores recent UK earthquakes, Antarctica's ice, and cow behavior. Experts discuss the electromagnetic spectrum, the origin of energy, toxicology, and the dangers of giant hogweed, alongside insights into Earth's movements fr…
- MIDWEEKLY: Why Do We Need Snot?🤧🦠
In this episode, listeners' questions about human biology, physical science, and weather are answered. Additionally, the episode features a segment with Principal Pulsar exploring science-related career paths in space.
- VACCINES EXPLAINED: From Covid to Colds and Everything in Between🦠 💉
This episode of Science Weekly covers topics including the status of giant pandas, ISS updates, rising octopus numbers in the UK, and plasma. The show also features segments on the dangers of the castor bean plant, how vaccines protect aga…
- MIDWEEKLY: How Old Are Humans?⏳🧬
In this episode, the Fun Kids Science Quest team answers listener questions about why stars shine, the origins of humans, the distance of Uranus, sound travel, and underwater plant growth. The show also covers the diversity of life during…
- ALIEN HUNT: How Scientists Are Tracking Down Life in Space 🛸👽
This episode of Science Weekly covers why snow is white, the risks to Mediterranean great white sharks, and why mammals do not lay eggs. It also features discussions on radio astronomy, the importance of weather satellites, and junk food a…
- MIDWEEKLY: How Long Does It Take To Climb Mt. Everest?🏔️🥾
This episode addresses listener questions about why we sneeze, dimensions, wheezing, climbing Mount Everest, and elephant trunks. Professor Pulsar also explains the structure of the Earth's crust.
- SPACE SECRETS: Astronaut Tim Peake Reveals All 🧑🚀🚀
Astronaut Tim Peake joins to discuss space travel and rockets. The episode also explores the science of emotions, shark evolution, brain development, electricity, and the Chungkingosaurus.
- MIDWEEKLY: How Many Earths Fit Inside the Sun?🌍☀️
This episode answers listeners' questions about plant biology, the size of the Sun, how soap works, the color of the Moon, and why black absorbs light. The show also features Principal Pulsar and his class gathering evidence from Mars.
- ANCIENT EGYPT: Understanding How Hieroglyphics Really Worked🐫📜
This episode explores Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, the science of the human brain, and the history of the first kiss. It also features updates on robotic dogs, an ancient galaxy, race car speed, and career advice regarding space and lan…
- MIDWEEKLY: Why Are We Scared of Spiders? 🕷️😱
In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, the show answers listener questions about spiders, the separation of Pangea, rare stars, food preferences, water sources, and paper cuts. Additionally, the episode explores the science of how Sant…
- ROAR POWER: Why Lions Make Earth-Shaking Sounds 🦁🌍
This episode of Science Weekly explores how planes fly, the science of lion roars, and the mysteries of the deep ocean. It also examines a historic volcanic eruption, earthquakes, the oldest living thing on Earth, and how oceans benefit hu…
- MIDWEEKLY: Why Does Our Hair Turn Grey?🧑🦳❓
In this episode, the show explores how elevators work, space travel, why hair turns grey, why some birds cannot fly, and the source of water. Additionally, the podcast examines the science behind Santa's sleigh, including the role of aerod…
- ANCIENT GIANTS: Discover Earth’s Oldest Living Residents🌳🌍
This episode explores Earth's creation, the threats to UK woodlands, marine CO2 absorption, and unique biological phenomena like the zombie snail parasite. It also features updates on elephant seals and answers listener questions about che…
- MIDWEEKLY: What Would Happen to a Human Body in Space?👩🚀🌌
This episode answers questions about blood cell production, the effects of space on the human body, rollercoaster mechanics, how eyes function, and why dreams are forgotten. Additionally, Professor Pulsar discusses why the Moon has more vi…
- ASTRONAUT TIM PEAKE: Life On The International Space Station 🚀 🌌
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest explores the domestication of cats and dogs, the discovery of lightning on Mars, and the differences between the flu and a cold. Additionally, astronaut Tim Peake discusses his experiences living on t…
- MIDWEEKLY: How Fast was the Meteor that Killed the Dinosaurs? ☄️🦖
This episode covers listener questions about steam trains, the meteor that killed the dinosaurs, wrinkled fingers in baths, king bees, hard rocks, and rainbows. The podcast also explores the Jurassic period, focusing on its plant life and…
- BLACK HOLE MYSTERY: Exploring the Universe’s Scariest Place 🌌🕳️
This episode features a space launch update, a robotic Lego hand, and tips for keeping seagulls away from snacks. Joe Williams explores what happens inside a black hole, while other segments cover the softest metal, honey badgers, and how…
- MIDWEEKLY: Do Cats Have the Same Bones as Humans?🐱🦴
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about cats' bones, lightning, why we rub our eyes when tired, glasses, compasses, and salt's effect on slugs. Additionally, Deep Space High explores the concept of dark matt…
- DINO DISCOVERY: Has the T-Rex Just Been Levelled Up?! ⚡🦖
This episode of Fun Kids Science Weekly covers the science of the human heart, a new T. rex species, endangered mammals, and space exploration. The show also addresses listener questions about allergies and heart function, profiles the dan…
- MIDWEEKLY: Why Does Your Tummy Rumble?🍕🌀
This episode of Fun Kids Science Quest answers listener questions about tummy rumbling, heart function, large stars, and space rockets. Additionally, Principal Pulsar and his class discuss potential science-related careers in the space ind…