Fun Kids Science Weekly

Fun Kids Science Weekly


Latest Episodes

The Poison Garden & Tutankhamun with Dr. Chris Naunton
December 07, 2019

Dan is joined by Egyptologist Dr. Chris Naunton to hear all about Tutankhamun. Plus, Dan answers your questions on itches and electricity and explores the Poison Garden.

Deadly Crustaceans & Snot and Slime from the Tumble podcast
November 29, 2019

Thought you knew everything there was to know about snot and slime? Think again! Dan is joined by the Tumble Podcast, another podcast about science, to learn all about it! Plus, it’s a busy studio, he’s also joined by Marina Ventura Climate Explorer, and

A Fun Kids Science Weekly Chemistry Special - Part 2
November 23, 2019

In the second part of the Science Weekly Chemistry Special, Dan hones in on precisely what makes an element, its history and its future - with the help of Chemistry experts of course!

A Fun Kids Science Weekly Chemistry Special - Part 1
November 16, 2019

In the first part of the Fun Kids Science Weekly Chemistry Specials, Dan speaks to Hannah McDonald of The Biochemical Society, explores chemistry in the news this week plus is joined by Kareena, our Fun Kids Chemistry Expert!

Saw-Scaled Vipers & Science + Nature with Dan Green
November 09, 2019

Dan is joined by Dan Green of Science + Nature Magazine to unpick the upcoming issue, which includes full moons affecting our behavior and mummification. Plus, he meets the snake responsible for most human deaths - the saw-scaled viper.

A Fun Kids Science Weekly Social Science Special!
November 02, 2019

Being a human being is complicated! The way we act and think, and the things we do in our lives, can be affected in many different ways.  We’re finding out more with Dan in a sizzling new Science Weekly Special, as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Scie

Deadly Stinging Nettles & Vultures Being Sick
October 27, 2019

In this week's episode, Dan’s chatting to Barry Fitzgerald, judge of the Young Imagineers competition, ahead of it closing, we're learning about an evil stinging nettle that drives you mad, answering questions about eyes and vultures being sick, and we're

Humanimals & Encephalitis Lethargica
October 19, 2019

Dan speaks to Christopher Lloyd, author of 'Humanimal', about some surprising similarities between "us and them". Plus, Dan finds out how slime is made plus answers your questions on light bulbs and rockets.

A Fun Kids Science Weekly Pathology Special!
October 12, 2019

In this Pathology Special, Dan chats to experts Jo Morris and Guy Hammer, plus has features from Professor Hallux.

Decompression Sickness & Why We Need Wasps
October 05, 2019

Dan is joined by Dr. Gavin Broad of The Natural History Museum to get a close look at wasps and why they deserve more respect than we usually give them. Plus, Dan is going on a scuba-diving holiday - what danger should he look out for?