Lunar Cities: NASA Plans to Build a Base on the Moon 🏗️👨‍🚀

Lunar Cities: NASA Plans to Build a Base on the Moon 🏗️👨‍🚀

Author: Fun Kids May 9, 2026 Duration: 23:37

Welcome to Science Quest! 🧪 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?

  • 🐙 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!

  • 🚀 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?

  • 🐿️ 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.

  • 🌈 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!

  • 🤔 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.

  • 🦅 Dangerous Dan: Meet Haast's Eagle. This extinct giant from New Zealand was big enough to hunt prey 15 times its own weight!

  • ✨ 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.

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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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How to Date a Dinosaur: The Secrets of Fossil Aging 🦖🦴 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:05
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Who Controls The Weather?🪶🌦️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:27
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BRAIN BOX: A High-Tech Science Question Chamber 🧠⚡ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:20
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Amazing Aluminium: What is Aluminium? 🥫 ✈️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
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RETURN TO THE MOON: Inside NASA’s Artemis II Mission 🌕🚀 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:16
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Why Don’t Vultures Get Food Poisoning? 🦅🤢 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:05
This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 📺 How do TVs work?💡 How do lightbulbs turn on?🚀 Why don’t rockets break apart during take-off?🚗 How does a car motor wo…
ALIEN OCEANS: Scientists Discover a Strange New Liquid Planet 🌌🪐 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
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, Earth’s climate is now more out of balance than at any point in recorded history, with the…