How would aliens communicate with us, and how will we find out if they do?  NASA and SETI scientist Ann Marie Cody joins us to chat more about how she finds signals from other planets, and how an intelligent race might contact us! We dive deep under the oceans to find out about the dinosaurs that existed under the sea in a herd in Age of the Dinosaurs. And we catch up with Professor Hallux who takes us through some of the amazing medical professionals that help save lives, this week we are learning about anaesthetists! A deadly wasp that is used by farmers is the subject of this weeks Dangerous Dan and in Science in the News, we hear exactly what is going on this week in the world of Science! This week we find out about what the James Webb telescope has captured so far! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Why Are Planets Round?

Who could our Mission Transmission message reach? And how will we make sure aliens understand our message? Astronomers from the Royal Observatory, Tania de Sales Marques and Patricia Skelton join us this week to answer all of your burning space questions! We find out whether it's more beneficial to be alone as a dinosaur or in a herd in Age of the Dinosaurs. And we catch up with Professor Hallux who takes us through some of the amazing medical professionals that help save lives, this week we are learning about asthma! The magical mandrake is the subject of this weeks Dangerous Dan and in Science in the News, we hear exactly what is going on this week in the world of Science! This week we find out about a new planet that might be home to aliens, and what animal is becoming endangered in Australia! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We've Found A New Planet That May Have Aliens!

Who could our Mission Transmission message reach? And what exactly is a lightyear? Astrophysicist Paul Sutter joins us this week to answer space questions and more! We start 2 new series this week, jump back in time to the home of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and we catch up with Professor Hallux who takes us through some of the amazing medical professionals that help save lives! The dangerous Blister Beetle is the subject of this weeks Dangerous Dan and in Plus in Science in the News, we hear exactly what is going on this week in the world of Science! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is a Lightyear?

Who could our Mission Transmission message reach? And how long does it take to get to the nearest star? Greg Brown, astronomer from the Royal Observatory answers these questions and more about what is closest to us in the universe in this week's Science Weekly podcast. We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who wants to hear what YOU would put in a great exhibition! Ever thought an anchovy could be scary? You might change your mind after hearing this weeks Dangerous Dan, its on one of the anchovy's ancient relatives. In Kareena's Chemistry, Kareena teaches us how we can save electricity and protect the environment at home. Plus in Science in the News, we hear an update on the amazing James Webb Telescope! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Nearest Planet That Could Have ALIENS!

Creator of the Golden Record, Jon Lomberg joins us in this week's Science Weekly podcast to chat all about how he created a message that aliens could understand, and we hear from Flex at the We Are Curious Museum in Bristol to find out more about what is on the Golden Record! We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists - this week its about the inventor of an amazing new type of glue! Whilst a huge hairy and deadly spider is the subject of Dangerous Dan. In Kareena's Chemistry, Kareena takes a deep dive into how oceans absorb CO2 and how we can put things right. Plus in Science in the News, Dan gives us the info on a new rocket that has been sent into space! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creating A Message Aliens Can Understand!

SpaceSpeak's Peter Beery joins us in this week's Science Weekly podcast to chat all about how he is sending our Mission Transmission message into space and we hear how you can go to space with Mission Transmission! We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists - this week its about the inventor of the toilet! Whilst a beautiful orpiman is the subject of Dangerous Dan. In Kareena's Chemistry, Kareena takes flight into chemistry of the air which is helping to tackle the challenge of climate change in innovative new ways. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talks about record breaking heats! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do We Send A Message Into Space?

NASA's Astronaut Candidate Jack Hathaway joins us in this week's Science Weekly podcast to chat all about his journey to become an astronaut and we also hear how you can go to space with Mission Transmission! We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists - this week its about William Jenkins and Lucy Hughes. Whilst there is a deadly comet that gets closer each time it visits us in Dangerous Dan. In Kareena's Chemistry, Kareena takes a dive into new and innovative ‘Green Chemistry’ which is helping to tackle the challenge of climate change in innovative new ways. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talks about new dinosaur footprints found in the UK! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How We Can Send YOUR VOICE TO SPACE!

Astronauts, Doctors and Prime Ministers join us in this special best 2021 episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly! Boris Johnson answers your climate questions, Tim Peake chats about his life in space and Adam Kay joins us to give us some really gross body facts! We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists and Kareena's Chemistry we find out about our impact on climate change and how you can help.... talking about Climate Change, did you know that trees FART and they contribute to it?! Find out more in this weeks Fun Kids Science Weekly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Best of 2021!

Catherine from the National Space Centre joins Dan for this week's Science Weekly podcast to chat all about earths planetary defence system and how it works to deflect asteroids. We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists - this week its Eugene Rimmell and James Dyson. Whilst the deadly (and festive!) Vampire Deer is the subject of Dangerous Dan. In Kareena's Chemistry we find out about agricultures impact on climate change and how you can help. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talks about rising temperatures in Antarctica and news on an important telescope! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Does The Planetary Defence System Work and Why Do We Have It?

Vaccine creator and Scientist Katie Ewer joins Dan for this week's Science Weekly podcast talking the science behind vaccines and why snot and scabs are so important! We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists - this week its Sir Charles Wheatstone and Sir Jonathon Hive. Whilst the deadly velvet ant is the subject of Dangerous Dan. In Kareena's Chemistry we find out about plastics impact on climate change and how you can help. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talks about why fish are cheering and the newest astronauts that NASA have recruited that could be set for the moon! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Do Scabs and Snot Help Us? And Why Is Fire Orange?

Andrew Gordus joins Dan for this week's Science Weekly podcast talking about the amazing science behind spiders webs and why they weave them. We catch up with Sidney McSprocket who is teaching us about Great British Scientists - this week its Harrison and Oluwaseyi Sosanya. Whilst the hottest ocean are the subject of Dangerous Dan. In Kareena's Chemistry we find out about climate change and how you can help. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talks about why scientists are examining ice and what it will tell us about the potential to get people back to the moon!    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Amazing Science Behind Spiders Webs!

Anne Wignall joins Dan for this week's Science Weekly podcast talking about the history and importants of the assassin bug and how it uses taps to calm its prey. We catch up with Sidney McSprockett who's teaching us about great british scientists, this week its Babbage, Lovelace and Berners Lee. In Karina's Chemistry we find out about how we can help save the environment. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talks about a new small but mighty satellite that spots deforestation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does the Assassin Bug calm its prey?

Science in the news this week is the biggest news from the last month from one of the most important people - we speak to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson about COP26. Also this week we answer more of your questions, Sir Sidney McSprocket joins us to tell us about a Great British Mind, we find out about ducklings and K-Mistry is exploring about chemistry and climate! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking with Prime Minister Boris Johnson!

This week we have so many friends joining us from Maddie Moate to Professor Hallux and even Techno Mum! Plus we've got questions about clouds and ears, cows are in the news because Morrisons are feeding them seaweed to help fight climate change and COP-26 is finishing up. Maddie Moate's new book is called Stuff: Eco-Stories of Everyday Stuff, listen to hear tell Dan about her travels and how the book came together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fish with human teeth and seaweed eating cows!

Friend of the show and amazing author Christopher Lloyd joins us to teach us all about COP26 and how we can be more sustainable in our daily lives to help fight climate change. We catch up with Professor Hallux who's building a human body and today its all about noses! Whilst a sea scorpion the size of a dog is the subject of Dangerous Dan. In TechnoMum we find out about mechanical engineering and how you could be the next great inventor. Plus in Science in the News, Dan talk about the COP26 climate summit, a new planet that we have discovered and how the launch of Koreas first rocket went! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is COP26? And We've Found a New Planet!

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 Weekly 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! If you like this, you can listen to Dan on Fun Kids (weekdays from 1pm) on DAB Digital Radio across the UK, on the free Fun Kids app and online at funkidslive.com.

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