Why Does Food Taste Better When We’re Hungry?😋🍔

Why Does Food Taste Better When We’re Hungry?😋🍔

Author: Fun Kids March 18, 2026 Duration: 15:11

This Week’s Big Questions!

You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week…

😳 Nick asks: Why does our face turn red when we’re embarrassed?
😋 Bethan asks: Why does food taste better when we’re hungry?
🌍 Gabby asks: Why did Pangaea break apart?
🪐 Romi asks: Are there any other safe planets to live on?
🍽️ Beatrice asks: Why do people like different foods?
🧂 Andrew asks: Why does salt kill slugs?

And jump through a worm hole to Deep Space High, your local inter-galactic school in space. Join Principle Pulsar and his class as they learn all about the mysterious force that is gravity…

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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.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

Fun Kids Science Quest
Podcast Episodes
RAINBOW SCIENCE: Why Nature Bends the Light 🌈💧 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:51
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, a giant iceberg drifting around Arctic waters is down to its final weeks before it breaks…
Can You Dig to the Centre of the Earth?  🌍 ⛏️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:05
This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 📡 James asks: What’s the difference between radio and satellite signals?🌍 Etta wonders: What happens if you dig to the…
RETURN OF THE SEA TUTRLES: But Scientists Are Worried... 🐢📈 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:22
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, NASA is rethinking its plans for landing astronauts on the Moon, scientists believe…
Why Do We Have Eyebrows?🤨 👀 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… ✨ Orla asks: Why do we get spots?🤨 Nathan wonders: Why do we have eyebrows?💡 Henry wants to know: Why does light travel…
How Are Tears Made?😭💧 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:51
This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 🪶 JJ asks: Why don’t ostriches fly?🌻 Stein wonders: Why do sunflowers face the sun?🌬️ Arlo wants to know: Why do we bre…
HANNIBAL'S WAR ELEPHANTS: Lost Clues Discovered 🐘⚔️ [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:20
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 an elephant foot bone discovered in Spain be evidence of Hannibal’s legendary…
Why Do Whales Explode? 🐋💥 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:43
This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 🔥 Griffin wants to know: Why do some materials burn and not others?😴 Livy is wondering: What happens when we fall aslee…
SOLAR ECLIPSE: When The Sun Goes Dark🌞🌑 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 o…
Why Are Leaves Green?🍃🌱 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
This Week’s Big Questions! You’ve been sending in your brilliantly curious questions, and this week… 🍃 Orla wants to know: Why are leaves green?🍊 Tommy is wondering: What’s the difference between oranges and mandarins?🦴…