Fun Kids Science Quest

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 This week, we’re going from viral owlets to the edge of our solar system, with a few stops in between to figure out why your body makes weird noises and how to build a bridge that won't fall down.
🦉 The Internet’s Favourite Owlets: Four newborn Tawny owlets have become massive social media stars! Find out why these fluffy chicks are attracting hundreds of thousands of fans and what it’s like to watch them grow up in real-time.

🪐 Atmosphere Alert: Scientists have spotted a small, mysterious object in our solar system that shows signs of having its very own atmosphere. Could this tiny world be hiding more secrets than we thought?

🌤️ Weather Shift: Resident expert Kirsty McCabe joins us to break down a potential new global weather pattern. Find out how these massive shifts in the sky could change the weather in your backyard!

🤔 The Hiccup Mystery: Archie wants to know why we get hiccups. We dive into the science of your diaphragm and the "glitch" in your brain that causes that annoying hic sound!

🚀 Rocket Life-Hunters: Christopher North answers Soufiane’s question: Have we ever attached satellites to rockets specifically to find alien life? We explore the high-tech tools we’re using to scan the galaxy.

🦅 Dangerous Dan: Watch out for the Terra Bird! Also known as "Terror Birds," these prehistoric giants were the ultimate flightless predators, with beaks strong enough to crush bone in a single snap.

🏗️ Brain Box: Engineer William Powrie joins us to talk all about the wonders of engineering. From the smallest gadgets to the biggest structures, we look at how engineers build our world.

And us for a trip to the Engineer Academy! We use bridges every day to cross rivers and roads, but did you know there are dozens of different types? We’re breaking down the physics and "B-grade" engineering secrets that keep these massive structures standing tall under the weight of thousands of cars!
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
🪸 How do corals grow underwater?🦴 Why do bones weaken with age?🌊 What’s the most dangerous animal in the ocean?🌠 How do shooting stars happen?🌌 How big is the universe?🚗 Why do people get car sick?
And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. The class learn about on of the infer red mirrors on the biggest telescope on earth.
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Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 This week, we’re traveling from the depths of prehistoric oceans to the future of the Moon. We’re investigating ancient sea monsters, saving squirrels, and answering the weirdest body questions you’ve ever had.
What Do We Learn About?
🐙 Ancient Tentacled Titans: New research suggests that giant octopuses may have ruled the oceans 100 million years ago. Imagine a predator the size of a bus with eight arms!

🚀 Moon Base 2030: Kevin Olsen from Oxford University joins us to discuss NASA’s incredible plan to build a permanent home on the Moon. What will life be like in a lunar colony?

🐿️ The Red Squirrel Rescue: England’s iconic Red Squirrel is facing a fight for survival. We look at why they are close to extinction and what can be done to save them.

🌈 Nature’s Warning Labels: Alectra wants to know why venomous animals are so brightly colored. We reveal why "looking fabulous" is actually a deadly warning to predators!

🤔 The Great Nipple Mystery: Gareth Nye from Salford University answers Nick’s question: Why do boys have nipples? It’s an evolutionary glitch that goes all the way back to how we grow before we’re even born.

🦅 Dangerous Dan: Meet Haast's Eagle. This extinct giant from New Zealand was big enough to hunt prey 15 times its own weight!

✨ The 13-Billion-Year Mystery: Astronomer Ana Puglisi steps into the Brain Box for a high-speed round of questions about the deepest secrets of our universe.

And join explorer Marina Ventura as she dives inside the human body! In Episode 12, Marina is getting up close and personal with your muscles. Find out how your body moves, how your biceps flex, and what’s actually happening under your skin when you run, jump, or even smile.
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
📱 Why is blue light bad for sleep?🌲 Why are some trees evergreen?👂 Why do adults hear differently to kids?🦷 Why do wobbly teeth hurt?👶 Are all babies born with blue eyes?🐜 Do insects sleep?
And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Mrs Higgs and her class as they learn how to observe space, they head to Castor to check out it’s stars!
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Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 This week, we’re scrubbing in for surgery at the zoo, outsmarting some hungry beach birds, and taking a multi-year road trip to Saturn!
What Do We Learn About?
🏥 Front Row at the Hospital: London Zoo is opening a brand-new wildlife health centre where you can watch live veterinary procedures! From penguin check-ups to frog X-rays, see how experts care for the world's rarest animals.

🦌 The Big Homecoming: After years in the Czech Republic, four critically endangered Mountain Bongos have officially landed back home in Kenya to help save their species from extinction.

🍟 Save Your Chips: Laura Kelley from the University of Exeter explains the "Eye-Trick." 👁️ Find out how drawing eyes on your food packaging can trick seagulls into thinking they’re being watched, keeping your beach snacks safe!

🐝 The Queen’s Hive: Sammy asks why bees have a Queen but no King...

🪐 Saturn Road Trip: Simon Green from the Open University joins us to answer Aria’s question: How long does it take to fly to Saturn? (Pack a lot of snacks—it’s a long way!)

🌊 Deep Sea Secrets: Marine Biologist Alex Rogers enters the Brain Box to describe the alien world beneath the waves, from glowing coral gardens to submarine mountains.

And join Harry and Terry as they accidentally rocket past the moon and head straight for the jewel of the solar system! This week, the boys discover why Saturn would float in a giant bathtub and try to count all of its spectacular rings. Will they make it back in time for lunch, or are they stuck in orbit? 🛰️
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