Fun Kids Science Quest

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, we meet an incredible 8-year-old set to become one of the youngest Britons to visit Antarctica, hear about a jaw-dropping archaeological dig uncovering two of the rarest Iron Age objects ever found, and find out how horses can actually smell fear with Roberta Blake from Anglia Ruskin University.
Got questions? We have got answers. Learn why cheetahs purr instead of roar, and hear animal expert Jackie Boyd explain why dogs and cats fight in the first place.
There is also a brand-new Dangerous Dan featuring the dinosaur Nigersaurus, and in Battle of the Sciences we shine a spotlight on the unsung hero behind every experiment, discovery, and invention: Mathematics. Neil Saunders from the University of London reveals why maths really is the language of science.
And do not miss An Age Old Problem, where Detective Mathema finally works out the age of his Great Aunt Maud using mathematics, of course.
Packed with animals, adventures, and mind-blowing science, let’s dive in.
What we learn about:
Why dogs and cats fight and what their behaviour really means

How horses can smell fear

A child visiting Antarctica and what life is like there

Why cheetahs purr instead of roar
And why mathematics is essential to all science

All that and more on this week’s Science Quest!
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
☀️ Rufus wants to know: What type of star is the Sun?🐍 Ralph is wondering: How do snakes move?💎 Orion asks: How are diamonds so strong?💧 Luppa wants to know: How are tears made?🪟 Ace is curious: How is glass made?🪵 Clem asks: How do woodpeckers avoid headaches?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This week they're learning all about the different types of water on Earth. This includes ice, steam and even snow!
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!
In Science in the News, we reveal what lies hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice, explore why scientists are rethinking what they know about cows after one was seen using objects to solve a problem., and hear from Callum Harrison at the British Geological Survey about what’s happening beneath our feet after more than 300 earthquakes shook the UK last year.
Then it’s time for your questions. Willie wants to know what the electromagnetic spectrum is, and Joe Williams from Exeter University answers a mind-bending question: if energy can’t be made or destroyed, how was it first created?
Dangerous Dan is back with a plant you really do not want to touch as we meet the giant hogweed.
And in Battle of the Sciences, we explore the powerful science of toxicology and why understanding poisons and chemicals matters more than you might think.
Plus, head to Deep Space High Earth Watch, where Professor Pulsar teaches Sam all about Earth’s movements, including earthquakes and volcanoes.
This week, we learn about:
Where energy comes from

The hidden dangers and powers of toxicology

Earthquakes and what causes them

What’s beneath Antarctica’s ice

The science behind vibrations and movement inside the Earth

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
✋ Alice wants to know: Why are some people left-handed?🤧 Marley is wondering: Why do we need snot?🪥 Sam asks: Is toothpaste a solid or a liquid?💊 Evan wants to know: How does medicine help us?🏔️ Arthur is curious: Why does it get colder the higher up you go?
Plus, join Principal Pulsar and his class! This episode, the gang discover all the amazing jobs you can do in space if you absolutely love science!
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Get ready for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Weekly!
In Science in the News, there’s good news for giant pandas as they’re officially no longer endangered. We also hear about a major change of command aboard the ISS. Plus, Ruth Williams from The Wildlife Trust joins us to explain why a record number of octopuses are suddenly appearing in UK waters.
The we answer your questions... Ralph wants to know about the different types of stone, and Colin Forsyth from University College London explains what plasma, the forgotten fourth state of matter, is.
Dangerous Dan returns with a plant you definitely don’t want to mess with as he reveals the deadly science behind the Castor Bean Plant.
And in Battle of the Sciences, Charlie Firth from Oxford University makes the case for vaccines, explaining why they’re one of the most important scientific inventions in human history.
Plus, Professor Hallux and Nanobot are back for another adventure, shrinking down inside the human body to explore how antibiotics work and why they’re so powerful.
This week, we learn about:
The secret fourth state of matter called plasma

How vaccines protect your body from disease

Why pandas are making a comeback

What’s causing octopus numbers to rise in UK waters

The dangers of the castor bean plant

All that and more on this week’s Science Weekly!
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