SOLAR ECLIPSE: When The Sun Goes Dark๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒ‘

SOLAR ECLIPSE: When The Sun Goes Dark๐ŸŒž๐ŸŒ‘

Author: Fun Kids February 14, 2026 Duration: 27:47

We may have a new name but it's still time for another BIG and BRILLIANT adventure into the world of science on this week’s Science Quest!

In Science in the News, could a mound in North West England contain the remains of Ivar the Boneless, a lost Viking? We also discover why porpoises go quiet when boats pass by, and hear from Dorota Skowronska-Krawczyk from UC Irvine about how Greenland sharks can live for hundreds of years.

It’s time for your questions too. Lydia wants to know why ice cracks when you put it in water, and Joe Williams from Exeter University helps answer a huge question from Thomas: what caused the Big Bang?

Dangerous Dan introduces us to the unusual Greeningi Frog, and in Battle of the Sciences, Sam Sedgeman explains the fascinating science behind solar eclipses and why they happen.

Plus, join Marina Ventura on her first Ocean Adventure as she explores the exciting world of ocean research.

From the birth of the Universe to mysterious Viking kings and shadowy solar events, this episode is packed with big questions and brilliant discoveries!

What we learn about:

  • How scientists think the Universe began

  • What might have caused the Big Bang

  • How solar eclipses happen

  • Why porpoises change their behaviour around boats

  • How Greenland sharks live for so long

  • Why ice makes cracking sounds

  • The mysterious greeningi frog

  • How ocean research helps us explore the seas

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. 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.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

Fun Kids Science Quest
Podcast Episodes
DINOSAUR GRAVEYARD: The River of Death โ˜ ๏ธ๐Ÿฆ– [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:56
Itโ€™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 scienโ€ฆ
ROCKET SCIENCE: How We Travel Through Space๐Ÿš€๐ŸŒŒ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:57
Itโ€™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 scienโ€ฆ
MIDWEEKLY: What Happened to Pangaea?  ๐Ÿฆ–๐ŸŒ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:02
Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about dinosaurs and Pangea! Find out Dan's theory on what happened to the dinosaurs, why Pangea separated,โ€ฆ
MOON DUST:  A Treasure from Another World ๐Ÿ’Žโœจ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:20
Itโ€™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 scienโ€ฆ
MIDWEEKLY: How was Earth made? ๐ŸŒโ˜„๏ธ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:17
Welcome back to the Fun Kids Science Mid-weekly! You've been sending in your questions and this week, they're all about the Earth and the solar system! Find out Dan's theory on how the Earth was made, what's in the centrโ€ฆ

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