Fun Kids Science Weekly

Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!
In Science in the News, there’s good news for giant pandas as they’re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.
The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is.
Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don’t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they’re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.
Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they’re so powerful.
This week, we learn about:
The secret fourth state of matter called plasma

How vaccines protect your body from disease

Why pandas are making a comeback

What’s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters

The dangers of the castor bean plant

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
✨ Nyra wants to know: Why do stars shine so brightly?🧬 Lauren is wondering: How long have humans been around for?🪐 Connor asks: How many light-years is Uranus away from the Sun?🔊 Henry wants to know: Why does sound travel through walls?🌿 Tygo is curious: How do plants grow underwater?
And we travel back to the Age of the Dinosaurs!
More varieties of animals and plants lived at the time than ever before – from the dinosaurs on the land to the plants they ate. Things were getting pretty busy underwater too...
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!
With snow falling across the country, we’re uncovering the cool science behind why snow is white, and then tuning into the Universe to explore the secret signals streaming across our galaxies.
In Science in the News, scientists warn that great white sharks could vanish from the Mediterranean, renewable energy has smashed records across the UK, and Katherine Brown explains how the world around us shapes what we think, want and choose following the UK’s new junk food advertising ban.
Then it’s time for your questions! Henry wants to know why mammals do not lay eggs, and Kirsty McCabe explains the surprising science behind why snow is white.
Dangerous Dan returns with a truly strange creature from the past… the gigantic and mysterious Deinocheirus.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Steven Tingay from Curtin University takes us deep into the world of radio astronomy, revealing how scientists listen to the Universe.
Plus, we blast off with Space Camp to discover where weather really comes from and how satellites help us track storms, pollution and climate change.
This week, we learn about:
Why snow looks white instead of clear

Why mammals do not lay eggs

The danger facing great white sharks

How scientists listen to space using radio waves

Why weather satellites are so important for Earth

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly! 🚀
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
🤧 Raphael wants to know: Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?🌀 Sam is wondering: How many dimensions are there?😮‍💨 Ell asks: Why do we wheeze?🏔️ Chiara wants to know: How long does it take to climb Mount Everest?🐘 Cameron is curious: Why do elephants have trunks?
Plus ,Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about the structure of our planet and finds out that the earth’s crust is not made up from jam or cats!
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Get ready to kick off the New Year with an out-of-this-world episode of Science Weekly!
We’re docking with the International Space Station as world-famous astronaut Tim Peake joins us to reveal what life is really like in space, including how rockets travel beyond Earth. We’re also diving into the science of feelings, with expert tips on how to understand and manage big emotions.
In Science in the News, scientists think the ancestors of sharks may be far older than we once believed, a Welsh farm celebrates the birth of a critically endangered rhino, and neuroscientist Alexa Mosuley explains her discovery that the human brain develops through five different eras.
Then it’s time for your questions. Clement wants to know what electricity actually is, and astronaut Tim Peake answers Jerry’s space-age question about how rockets get into orbit.
Dangerous Dan returns with Chungkingosaurus, a lesser-known but fascinating dinosaur from the Jurassic period.
And in Battle of the Sciences, clinical psychologist Dr Oona McEwan shares science-backed ways to keep your emotions under control when things feel overwhelming.
Plus, Professor Hallux is back at the Happy Health Helpdesk to explain why we get butterflies in our stomach when we’re nervous.
This week, we learn about:
How rockets travel into space

What electricity really is

Why sharks are older than we thought

How the brain develops over time

Simple science tips to manage big emotions

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!
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