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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
π What is the hardest thing on Earth?
π¦π©Έ Why do vampire bats drink blood?
πβοΈ How does a fan keep you cool?
ππ£οΈ Why does helium make your voice higher?
ππ Why doesn’t our nose block what we see?And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. This time the class check out Hinode Solar B a satellite the observes the Sun from Earth’s orbit!
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Welcome to Science Quest! π This week, we are kicking off a massive celebration for Insect Week, hunting down new dinosaur relatives, and tearing open the fabric of space and time to ask if we are living in a multiverse.
π’ The Flat-Pack Hatchling: Keepers are celebrating the arrival of a newly hatched, critically endangered baby pancake tortoise! Discover why this rare reptile’s flat, flexible shell makes it the ultimate rock-climbing escape artist.
π¦ A New Predator Rises: Paleontologists have just uncovered a brand-new, razor-clawed cousin of the fierce Velociraptor family! Find out where this ancient hunter lived and how it used its terrifying speed to track down prey.
π The Insect Overlords: Fran Sconce from the Royal Entomological Society joins Dan to preview Insect Week! We are shining a spotlight on the absolutely vital, hidden jobs that bugs do every single day to keep our entire planet running.
π The Magma Blast: Evan wants to know: why do volcanoes erupt? We dig deep down into the Earth’s crust to look at how trapped tectonic gases and boiling hot liquid rock build up the pressure for a massive explosion.
π The Multiverse Mystery: Carlos Frenk from Durham University tackles Jude's mind-bending question: is there another universe out there? Get ready to explore the wild physics behind parallel worlds!
π¦ Dangerous Dan: Watch out for the Seriema Bird! Don't let its long legs fool you—this modern-day dinosaur is a vicious snake-hunter that kills its prey by picking it up and ruthlessly smashing it against rocks.
π§ Brain Box: Professor Susannah Maidment, Merit Researcher in Fossil Reptiles at the Natural History Museum, steps into the Brain Box to show us exactly what the prehistoric world looked like when dinosaurs ruled the Earth!
And jump straight through a wormhole to Deep Space High—your local inter-galactic school in space! Join Principal Pulsar and his class as they discover how exploring the cosmos actually changes your everyday life on Earth. From the scratch-resistant lenses in your glasses to the cameras in your smartphone, find out about all the awesome, everyday gadgets that wouldn’t even exist if it wasn’t for rocket scientists and space travel!
Subscribe to Science Quest to hunt down new raptors, survive erupting volcanoes, and master the mind-bending secrets of the multiverse! ποΈβ¨
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
βοΈ Why do clouds move so slowly?
βοΈ What is the Sun made of?
π©Ή Why do we heal differently?
π¨ππ How long could humans survive in space without a spacesuit?
π· How do cameras work?
π¦π³ How do woodpeckers make holes in trees?And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. The class are heading down to the space lab to check out an exciting satellite that will be exploring the Sun!
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Welcome to Science Quest! π This week, we are counting down to an epic return to the Moon, heading inside a high-stakes space station emergency, and diving straight into the slimiest, creepiest, most brilliant secrets of the animal kingdom.
π The Next Moon Crew: NASA has officially unveiled the four-man astronaut crew for the historic Artemis III mission! Find out who is leading the flight and how they are preparing to test out the next generation of lunar landers.
π οΈ Space Station SOS: Matt Cook from the UK Space Agency joins us to break down the dramatic, high-stakes emergency repairs happening aboard the International Space Station this week. Find out how astronauts fix massive technical glitches while floating in zero gravity!
πͺΆ Birdwatch Blockbuster: A tiny seaside town has been completely taken over by hundreds of "twitchers" (birdwatchers) who have rushed from all over the UK to spot an incredibly rare, out-of-bounds heron!
π¦ Deep-Sea Armor: Luke asks a mind-boggling question: how can deep-sea creatures live at the very bottom of the ocean without getting instantly crushed by the immense weight of the water?
π The Slime Factory: Chris Holland from Sheffield University answers Joshua’s question: how exactly do snails manufacture their thick, sticky slime? Get ready for a gross but fascinating dive into molecular engineering!
πͺ° Dangerous Dan: Keep your eyes peeled for the horrific New World Screwworm Fly. This tiny parasite might look ordinary, but its larvae are aggressive meat-eaters that can cause catastrophic damage to animals from the inside out.
π§ Brain Box: Professor of Behavioral Ecology Seirian Sumner steps into the Brain Box to decode the mind-blowing, brilliant social networks of the insect world.
And shrink down to the size of a pebble and dive straight into the microscopic world of insect behavior with explorer Marina Ventura! This week, Marina is looking at the incredible, highly organized world of ants. Discover how thousands of tiny insects work together like one giant, single super-brain to build massive underground fortresses, defeat predators, and share food without a single argument!
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Welcome to Fun Kids Science Quest – Reach for the Sky Special!
Today, we're joined by Abdullah Bin Sajid Butt, a Customer Operations Coordinator at Jet2.
Abdullah has built a career in the aviation industry, working in customer service roles for both a ground handling company and an airline. He's also served as a Safety Ambassador, helping to promote safe and efficient operations. Passionate about learning and helping others develop new skills, Abdullah is currently studying towards a teaching qualification.
He'll be sharing what it's like to work behind the scenes at an airport and how different teams work together to keep passengers moving safely and smoothly.
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Welcome to Science Quest! π This week, we are counting down to World Ocean’s Day by tracking deep-sea defenders, investigating a spectacular rocket explosion, and going beyond the edge of the cosmos to find out what space is actually inside of.
π₯ Rocket Crash: Blue Origin’s latest test rocket has exploded right at launch! Find out what went wrong and why it couldn’t even get off the ground.
π¬ Saving the North Sea Dolphins: With World Ocean’s Day coming up on June 8th, Ruth Williams (Head of Marine Conservation at The Wildlife Trusts) joins us to explain why governments need to step up right now to protect the amazing dolphins swimming off our coasts.
𧬠The Blueprint for Forever: Daliah asks a massive question: why can't humans live forever? We dive into the biology of aging and look at why our cells have an ultimate expiration date.
π The Edge of the Cosmos: Andrew Tolley from Imperial College London tackles Shiloh’s mind-bending question: what exactly is space inside of? Prepare to have your brain stretched to the absolute edge of the universe!
π± Dangerous Dan: Watch out for the Cape Sundew! It looks like a beautiful, sparkly plant, but it’s actually a ruthless carnivore that uses sticky, glue-covered tentacles to trap insects and digest them alive.
π§ Brain Box: Geomicrobiologist Jess Mackie from the British Geological Survey steps into the Brain Box to introduce us to the invisible, microscopic army of microbes running our world from deep underground!
And hop into the submarine with young explorer Marina Ventura and her trusty digital sidekick, Map App! On this week's wild ocean adventure, we are discovering the incredible, hidden impact that marine creatures have on the health of our planet. From microscopic plankton making the air we breathe to deep-sea engineers changing the ocean currents, find out how the animals inside the water actually keep the whole ocean alive!
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
π€§ Why does snot appear when your nose dries out?
π Why do your ears pop on planes?
π₯ Why is fire orange?
π΄ Why don’t we hear things when we sleep?
π Do fish wee?
βοΈ Why does the Sun float in space?And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. The class head into the depths of Space to look at an Earth craft called Rosetta!
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Welcome to Science Quest! π This week, we are looking at the future of space exploration, uncovering what animals get up to after dark, and answering the absolute weirdest questions about how our bodies actually work.
π Moon Base Blueprint: NASA has just unveiled its next major steps to build a permanent base on the Moon! Find out how astronauts plan to live, work, and survive on the lunar surface for months at a time. π€ Zoo AI Night-Watch: A brilliant new project is using Artificial Intelligence to track what zoo animals do at night when the lights go out. Discover how this hidden spy tech is helping keepers take better care of their animals than ever before. π Junk Food Monkeys: Primatologist Sylvain Lemoine joins us to discuss a strange new mystery: why have wild monkeys started eating soil? It turns out, it might be directly linked to them stealing and eating human junk food! π« The Oxygen Engine: Layton wants to know: how does breathing actually work? We break down the incredible mechanical power of your lungs and diaphragm to see how your body handles every single breath. π©Έ The Hollow Bone Mystery: John Hutchinson answers Noah's mind-bending question: If birds have hollow bones to help them fly, then where do they get their red blood cells from? Prepare to have your brain blown by how bird skeletons actually work! π Dangerous Dan: Watch your step for The Leopard Slug! This giant, spotted gastropod might look slow, but it's a fierce nocturnal predator that uses slime as a tracking device and engages in some of the most acrobatic, upside-down battles in the animal kingdom. π§ Brain Box: Theoretical physicist Fay Dowker from Imperial College London steps into the Brain Box to tackle some of the biggest, most mind-melting equations about the fabric of space and time!
And Jump straight through a wormhole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space! Join Principal Pulsar and his class as they travel deep into the cosmos to explore the most extreme objects in existence. From the crushing gravity of Black Holes to the insane spinning speed of Neutron Stars, find out what makes deep space so terrifying, and why our little planet Earth is so incredibly special.
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
β΅ How do boats float on water?
π€ Why do we get sore throats?
β¨οΈ Why do liquids boil at different temperatures?
π Why do animals have different shaped eyes?
π Why does the sky turn red?
πͺ° What’s an itch?And join the gang at Deep Space High who find out what sort of jobs you can get in space if you love Music!
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Welcome to Science Quest! π This week, we are unlocking the ultimate time-traveling, planet-protecting secrets of our world. We’re going from microscopic rain forest heroes to the largest prehistoric titans to ever walk the earth.
πΈ The Great Frog Rescue: London Zoo has just welcomed two critically endangered, vanishingly rare frog species all the way from Ghana! Meet the tiny, coin-sized Afia Birago's puddle frog and the unique Atewa slippery frog—a species that actually "whistles" when it calls!
π¦ Southeast Asia's Last Titan: Paleontologists have just uncovered a brand-new dinosaur species in Thailand! Named Nagatitan, this colossal, long-necked giant grew over 88 feet long and weighed as much as nine adult elephants, completely rewriting the history of prehistoric monsters.
π³ Trees vs. Tarmac: Neil Davies from the Arboricultural Association joins us to talk about a hidden underground battle. We look at the serious, long-term damage that UK roads and heavy traffic are doing to the root systems of our oldest trees.
βοΈ Sky-High Physics: Charlotte wants to know: how can giant, heavy clouds float up in the sky without crashing down on us? We float the answers right your way!
π§ The Cry Code: Sonia Trave-Huarte from Aston University joins us to answer Royce's question: how exactly are tears made, and why does your body produce them when you get emotional?
π Dangerous Dan: Dive deep into the ocean to meet the Blue Glaucus. Also known as the "Blue Dragon," this gorgeous, tiny sea slug floats upside down on the water and steals deadly venom from jellyfish to use against its own enemies!
π§ Brain Box: Paleobiologist Emily Rayfield steps into the Brain Box to dig up the ancient secrets buried right beneath our feet.
And jump into a time machine and travel 145 million years into the past! We’re breaking down the shift from the Jurassic to the Cretaceous Period. The world's climate changed dramatically, getting warmer and drier, which allowed a massive explosion of new species to thrive. Find out why more dinosaurs ruled the earth during the Cretaceous than at any other point in history!
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In this episode of Fun Kids Science Quest, Dan discovers how aluminium products like drink cans and foil are made, from giant factory rollers to roaring furnaces. Find out why this lightweight metal is so useful, how it can be recycled again and again, and become a “Recycling Detective” by spotting aluminium objects around your home. Plus, hear the surprising story of when aluminium was once more valuable than gold!
Created with support from Alupro.
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Welcome to Science Quest! π 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.
π¦ 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.
πͺ 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?
π€οΈ 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!
π€ 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!
π 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.
π¦ 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.
ποΈ 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!
Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of space mysteries, engineering feats, and nature’s cutest stars! ποΈβ¨
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
πͺΈ How do corals grow underwater?
𦴠Why do bones weaken with age?
π What’s the most dangerous animal in the ocean?
π How do shooting stars happen?
π How big is the universe?
π 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! π§ͺ 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?
π 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!
π 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?
πΏοΈ 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.
π 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!
π€ 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.
π¦ Dangerous Dan: Meet Haast's Eagle. This extinct giant from New Zealand was big enough to hunt prey 15 times its own weight!
β¨ 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.
Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of discovery and send in your own voicenotes to be part of the show! ποΈβ¨
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
π± Why is blue light bad for sleep?
π² Why are some trees evergreen?
π Why do adults hear differently to kids?
π¦· Why do wobbly teeth hurt?
πΆ Are all babies born with blue eyes?
π 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! π§ͺ 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?
π₯ 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.
π¦ 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.
π Save Your Chips: Laura Kelley from the University of Exeter explains the "Eye-Trick." ποΈ Find out how drawing eyes on your food packaging can trick seagulls into thinking they’re being watched, keeping your beach snacks safe!
π The Queen’s Hive: Sammy asks why bees have a Queen but no King...
πͺ 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!)
π 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? π°οΈ
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
π² How many trees are there in Yosemite National Park?
π£οΈ How does our voice work?
π Do fish sleep?
π§ How does our brain work?
π¦ Why do platypuses lay eggs?
πͺ½ How do wings make birds fly?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 about the satellites that go round and round the Earth, with very interesting jobs!
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Welcome to Science Quest! π This week, we’re soaring from the English countryside to the edge of outer space in an episode packed with ancient mysteries and modern-day explosions.
What Do We Learn About?
π¦ The Eagles Have Landed: Golden Eagles are officially back as a permanent fixture in English skies. Find out how these massive predators are making a comeback!
π Rocket Science is Hard: We investigate the recent Blue Origin launch failure. What went wrong for Jeff Bezos’ team, and how do they fix it?
π’ Deep Sea Dragons: Otto Uldum from the Viking Ship Museum joins us to reveal a massive Viking longship discovered off the Danish coast.
π The High-Pitch Trick: Leo wants to know why helium makes your voice sound so squeaky. We break down the physics of gas and sound speed!
𦴠Dating Dinosaurs: Daniel Condon from the British Geological Society explains the "atomic clocks" scientists use to figure out exactly how old a fossil is.
π¦ Dangerous Dan: Meet the Antlion, a tiny backyard monster that builds sand-pit traps to ambush its prey.
π§ Brain Box: Biophysicist Mark Leake explains how the laws of physics control the tiny, invisible machines working inside your body right now.
Finally, we join Finley for Geology Rocks to travel back in time! π¦ We’re exploring the incredible legacy of the dinosaurs, uncovering how bone turns to stone, and learning what these ancient fossils can tell us about the birth of our planet.
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This Week’s Big Questions!
You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…
π Why do apples turn brown?
π Why are diamonds unbreakable?
𫧠How are bubbles made?
π What’s the science behind earthquakes?
β‘ How does electricity work?
π§ͺ What makes dishwasher tablets poisonous?And join Principle Pulsar and his class as they discover all about what ‘Cosmic Rays’ are and where they come from.
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It's time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest!
In Science in the News, butterfly numbers across the UK are in decline, bird experts are warning people not to use feeders this summer, and Dr Thomas Clements from the University of Reading explains how a 300-million-year-old fossil, once thought to be an octopus, was misidentified and what it really reveals about life on Earth long ago.
It’s time for your questions too. Owen wants to know what the deadliest animal is, and Neil Lambert from King’s College London tackles a big, mind-bending question from Atlas: why is the world 3D and not 2D?
Dangerous Dan introduces the great grey owl, a silent hunter with incredible senses.
Then we step into the Brain Box with Professor Jonathan Tennyson from University College London to explore exoplanets and discover what lies beyond our Solar System.
Plus, in Galaxy Gala, we head to Deep Space High to learn all about stars and what makes them shine.
What we learn about:
• Why butterfly numbers are falling in the UK
• Why bird feeders might be risky in summer
• A fossil that scientists got wrong
• What the world's deadliest animal is
• The great grey owl
• What exoplanets are and where they existAll that and more on this week’s Science Quest!
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