How to Save Your Chips This Summer: Outsmarting Seagulls with Science ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

How to Save Your Chips This Summer: Outsmarting Seagulls with Science ๐ŸŸ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ

Author: Fun Kids May 2, 2026 Duration: 26:31

Welcome to Science Quest! ๐Ÿงช 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?

  • ๐Ÿฅ 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.

  • ๐ŸฆŒ 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.

  • ๐ŸŸ Save Your Chips: Laura Kelley from the University of Exeter explains the "Eye-Trick." ๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Find out how drawing eyes on your food packaging can trick seagulls into thinking they’re being watched, keeping your beach snacks safe!

  • ๐Ÿ The Queen’s Hive: Sammy asks why bees have a Queen but no King...

  • ๐Ÿช 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!)

  • ๐ŸŒŠ 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? ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ

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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. Itโ€™s not just a list of facts; itโ€™s a proper exploration designed for young minds and their families to enjoy together. Every episode brings something different, whether itโ€™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. Youโ€™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 youโ€™re looking for a science podcast thatโ€™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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