BRAIN BOX: A High-Tech Science Question Chamber 🧠⚡

BRAIN BOX: A High-Tech Science Question Chamber 🧠⚡

Author: Fun Kids April 11, 2026 Duration: 22:20

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, humans have travelled further into space than ever before as Artemis II orbits the Moon, scientists achieve a world first by mapping the DNA of a monkey, and Richard Wall from the University of Bristol joins Dan to explain the spread of a dangerous flesh-eating fly and why experts are keeping a close eye on it.

It’s time for your questions too. Ryan wants to know why Earth spins on a wonky axis, and Brian Diffey from Newcastle University explains how your body makes vitamin D from sunlight.

Dangerous Dan introduces the secretary bird, a fierce and fascinating hunter with a very unusual way of catching its prey.

Then it’s time for Brain Box, where Dan’s high-tech question chamber puts top scientists to the test. This week, analytical chemist Kirsty Penkham takes on the challenge.

Plus, in Kitchen Chemistry, K-Mistry explores the science of solids, liquids and gases, turning your kitchen into a chemistry lab.

From deep space missions to DNA discoveries and dangerous insects, this episode is packed with brilliant science.

What we learn about:

• NASA’s Artemis II mission and its journey around the Moon
• A world-first breakthrough in mapping monkey DNA
• The threat of a flesh-eating fly
• Why Earth spins on a tilted axis
• How the body makes vitamin D from sunlight
• The hunting skills of the secretary bird
• The science of solids, liquids and gases

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

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Ever wondered what sound a dinosaur really made or how astronauts eat breakfast in zero gravity? Fun Kids Science Quest digs into those brilliant, messy, and mind-bending questions. Hosted by Dan, this lively podcast turns curiosity into adventure, journeying from the ancient past to the far reaches of the universe. It’s not just a list of facts; it’s a proper exploration designed for young minds and their families to enjoy together. Every episode brings something different, whether it’s a story from the Deep Space High series, a trip back to the Age of the Dinosaurs, or a visit with the clever Professor Hallux. You’ll also hear from special guests and real experts who tackle listeners' trickiest science questions with clear, engaging answers. The whole idea is to make the huge world of science feel accessible, fun, and genuinely surprising. So if you’re looking for a science podcast that’s as entertaining as it is educational, full of stories and conversations that spark real wonder, this is the quest to join. New episodes arrive weekly, ready to turn any car journey or quiet afternoon into a mini scientific expedition.
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