Fun Kids Science Weekly

Fun Kids Science Weekly


Latest Episodes

Giant Japanese Hornets & A Myserious Frog Disease
May 18, 2019

Dan explores the terrifying, brutal truth of this vicious breed of hornet. Plus, what is this mysterious disease wiping out frogs in the UK? Dan speaks to Dr Stephen Price to find out more. Catch up with the Science Weekly for a look-back on the news from

A T-Rex's Cousin, Grizzly Bears & Space School
May 11, 2019

Dan sees a gap in his Dangerous Dan list - how did he not see it before? Plus, he is joined by Professor Roger Benson about a dinosaur mystery unravelling. As always, he features Fun Kids experts including Professor Hallux and all those at Deep Space High

Do Killer Whales Eat Sharks & Sea Life Welcomes New Species!
May 04, 2019

Dan picks the brain of the Lead Aquarist at Sea Life Brighton - how do you create a new 'home' for these species? How do you settle them in? Where do you even find them? Plus, we hear from the Fun Kids Science experts, Professor Hallux and all those at D

Mummies, a Death Snake, and a Teenage Climate Warrior!
April 26, 2019

Dan speaks to mummification and Egyptian expert Dr Stephen Buckley and we find out why Sunflowers always turn to face the sun! Plus, Enn & Gee and Techno Mum are back, and we have even more Science in the News. 

Looking Up At The Night Sky & The World's Smelliest Fruit!
April 20, 2019

Dan speaks to astronomy and star-gazing expert Mark Thompson and who knew that the durian (just a piece of fruit) could smell like smelly pants! Plus, the Fun Kids experts (Enn & Gee and Techno Mum) return!

Actual Dragons and The Secrets of the Deep
April 13, 2019

Dan speaks to author of 'Ocean: Secrets of the Deep' Sabrina Weiss to find out all about the parts of the ocean a lot of us don't know a lot about, plus lets us know why our blood is red. We explore the Komodo dragon with Dangerous Dan and find out all ab

Black Rhinos & Tectonic Plates
April 06, 2019

Dan speaks to Twycross Zoo about the new addition to their family, plus examines one of the most dangerous plate boundaries in the world. And as always, he welcome science experts from Techno Mum to Enn & Gee!

Why Spiders Don't Stick to their Webs and the Largest Snake in the World
March 30, 2019

On this week's Science Weekly, natural history and conservation photographer Clay Bolt joins Dan to chat all about the science and beauty behind the smaller creatures in the world. Plus, we're learning why spiders don't stick to their own webs, all about

Dinosaur Myth-busting and the Science Behind Brain Freeze
March 23, 2019

This week, Dan is on the line with Dr Ben Garrod, evolutionary biologist, primatologist and broadcaster, who is currently on tour with his 'So you think you know about dinosaurs?' show. Ben dispells some myths about dinosaurs and tells us all about a curr

The Creature that Sweats Slime & What is Gene Editing?
March 16, 2019

On this week's Science Weekly, why blood is red and do we really know if a meteor killed the dinosaurs? Dan answers your questions, plus we learn about a creature from the depths of the ocean that can go three months between meals and sweats slime with Da