How to Date a Dinosaur: The Secrets of Fossil Aging 🦖🦴

How to Date a Dinosaur: The Secrets of Fossil Aging 🦖🦴

Author: Fun Kids April 25, 2026 Duration: 23:05

Welcome to Science Quest! 🚀 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?

  • 🦅 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!

  • 🚀 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?

  • 🚢 Deep Sea Dragons: Otto Uldum from the Viking Ship Museum joins us to reveal a massive Viking longship discovered off the Danish coast.

  • 🎈 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!

  • 🦴 Dating Dinosaurs: Daniel Condon from the British Geological Society explains the "atomic clocks" scientists use to figure out exactly how old a fossil is.

  • 🦁 Dangerous Dan: Meet the Antlion, a tiny backyard monster that builds sand-pit traps to ambush its prey.

  • 🧠 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! 🦖 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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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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