MYTHICAL MINDS: The Science of Vampires🧛‍♂️🩸

MYTHICAL MINDS: The Science of Vampires🧛‍♂️🩸

Author: Fun Kids June 14, 2025 Duration: 32:31

It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly!

In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to determine which science is the best, and this week we're learning all about the animal with the world's strongest bite!

Dan kicks things off with the latest in science news. First up is a fascinating discovery that cats can tell the difference between the smell of their owners and strangers. Then we find out why the ocean is getting darker and what that could mean for our planet. And finally, Dan is joined by John McFall, who lost his leg in a motorbike accident at 19, became a Paralympic sprinter and a surgeon, and is now training to be the world’s first astronaut with a physical disability.

Then, we answer your questions! Romy wants to know: What would happen if we didn't have any platelets in our blood and geneticist, Dr. Sara Goodacre from University of Nottingham, answers  Romi's question:  'Who were the 'real' first people to be alive on Earth?'

In Dangerous Dan, we learn all about an animal with the world's strongest bite!

In Battle of the Sciences, behavioural psychologist, Paul Davies, joins Dan in Battle of the Sciences exploring why people believe in the likes of vampires and unicorns...

What do we learn about?

·  What's happening to the world's oceans
·  The amazing journey of one remarkable man
·  Who the 'real' first people alive on Earth were
·  The fierce Kangal dog
·  And in Battle of the Sciences, why we believe in vampires!

All on this week's episode of Science Weekly!

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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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Podcast Episodes
MIDWEEKLY: Could Dinosaurs Really Fly? 🦖🪽 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:03
This week’s big questions!You’ve been sending in your curious questions, and this week… ✨ Anetha wants to know why we can’t feel our bodies grow.🧴 Kiara asks what makes up our skin.🦖 Kaleb takes us back in time to find o…
MIDWEEKLY: Who Bites Harder... Crocodiles or Sharks?🦈🐊 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:46
You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Leo asks how magnetic fields are created, Elijah wants to know why Egyptian mummies don't rot, Audrey's asking who has sharper teeth... crocodiles or sharks? And Dani…
MIDWEEKLY: Why Do Vampire Bats Drink Blood?🦇🩸 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:13
You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Arun wants to know how fast you need to go to burn up, Rory asks what white blood cells are made of, Luella asks why vampire bats drink blood , and Ben is fascinated…
DESERT DUNES: Exploring the Science of Sand Avalanches🏜️🌪️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
Get ready for another adventure through space, nature, and the strangest corners of science on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide whic…
MIDWEEKLY: Why is Pluto No Longer a Planet?🪐❌ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:36
You’ve been sending in your questions, and this week… Zimbobi wants to know why Pluto is no longer a planet, Alfie is curious about why we get brain freeze, Zara wonders if the ocean gets warmer as you go closer to the E…
SECRET VOICES OF THE WILD: AI Unlocks Animal Language🦁🐘 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:45
Get ready for another adventure through space, nature, and the strangest corners of science on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! This week, we’re answering YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide whic…
MIDWEEKLY: Live From Aerospace Bristol  🎤✈️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:58
Welcome to Fun Kids Science Weekly – Reach for the Sky Special! In today’s podcast, we’re in Bristol, exploring Aerospace Bristol and finding all about this city’s amazing aviation history - you can hear all about a plan…
TICKLE SCIENCE: Cracking the Code of Laughter😂👉 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:53
It’s time for another trip around the solar system on the BIGGER and BETTER Science Weekly! In this episode of the Fun Kids Science Weekly, we answer YOUR questions, have scientists battle it out to decide which science…