Fun Kids Science Weekly

Fun Kids Science Weekly


Latest Episodes

Cooling The Climate & The Blue Angel Sea Slug
February 22, 2020

Dan is joined by Isabel Thomas, author of 'This Book Will (Help) Cool The Climate'; learn how to make sustainable change in your own life and even influence others around you to do the same. Plus, a blue angel sea slug slimes its way into the studio. Art

Camilla Nichol on Antartica & Strange Matter
February 15, 2020

Dan is joined by Camilla Nichol to learn about the first sighting of Antarctica. Plus, how deadly is dark matter?

Adventurer Ben Fogle & The Oleander Plant
February 08, 2020

Dan is joined by world adventurer Ben Fogle who's celebrating children who create zero emissions on their way to school. Plus, here's why you need to watch out for the oleander plant ...

UK Space Agency's Libby Jackson & Could Your Dog Poison You?
February 01, 2020

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?

Lucy Hawking Answers Your Questions & The Kola Superdeep Borehole
January 25, 2020

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?

The Science of Trees and a Parasitic Worm
January 17, 2020

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 joined b

Australian Bushfires and The Terror of Silence
January 11, 2020

Dan is back for 2020 on the Fun Kids Science Weekly; he's joined by Dr. Colin Beale to learn more about how animals react to wildfires. Plus, he explores Orfield Laboratory with the most silent room in the world (it's so silent even your ears make noise!)

The Best of 2019!
December 25, 2019

Dan looks back on his favourite Science Weekly moments of 2019, from the most dangerous to the most disgusting to the most fascinating. We'll see you in 2020!

The Midnight Zone & Predictions For 2020
December 21, 2019

During this final episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly before Christmas, Dan dives deep into the Midnight Zone to meet some of its inhabitants. Plus, he is joined by Tris Dyson who makes predictions for a living - what does he think is coming up for 202

New Zealand Volcanic Eruption & Young Imagineers 2019 Winner
December 14, 2019

Dan is joined by Balsam, the winner of the 2019 Young Imagineers Competition. Plus, Dan speaks to Dr. Matthew Blackett to unpick the tragic volcanic eruption in New Zealand.