Mysteries of Science
Fun Kids
The team behind The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine investigate unexplained phenomenon with the help of expert guests.
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Dinosaurs
Mysteries of Science
04/26/24 • 21 min
This week we're investigating a mystery requested by one of our listeners – could dinosaurs still walk among us?
These terrible lizards went extinct after an asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago, but is there more the story? Join us and some expert guests as we find out whether or not we're walking with dinosaurs...
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Your Mysteries
Mysteries of Science
03/01/24 • 23 min
It's a Mysteries of Science season finale! In this episode, Michael and Dan tackle some of your biggest mysteries including ones about intelligent species and the first ever living organisms. We even have an answer from the one and only Professor Brian Cox!
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How to read minds
Mysteries of Science
04/11/24 • 20 min
Stevie and Michael dive into the topic of telepathy – the (supposed) strange ability to transmit thoughts or read minds!
Joining the team to probe the psychic powers of the human mind are emeritus professor Chris French, and journalist and author Kathryn Hulick.
We chat about Elon Musk's futuristic Neuralink project, which claims to be able to harness the power of the brain, and hear the story of a clever horse.
Are you ready for things to get weird?
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The Big Bang theory
Mysteries of Science
03/29/24 • 23 min
Hosts Dan and Michael kick off this new season of Mysteries of Science with a Big Bang: the theory that explains the origin of the universe.
Fred Hoyle coined the term to mock a theory he didn't believe in. Now, expert guests Dr. Maggie Lieu and Ethan Siegel shed light on the Big Bang theory and its evidence – and what might happen next...
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Looking for Atlantis
Mysteries of Science
10/14/22 • 21 min
Atlantis. Just saying the name fills you with a sense of adventure. But where is it? And could a city really have sunk without a trace?
Michael and Dan go looking for Atlantis with the help of Cinzia and David...
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Quantum Weirdness
Mysteries of Science
02/24/23 • 18 min
Stevie and Michael are entering the realm of quantum physics in this episode of Mysteries of Science! It's all to celebrate the release of the new Ant-Man film.
But what exactly is 'quantum physics' anyway?
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Return to Area 51
Mysteries of Science
06/07/24 • 18 min
Michael and Dan are back after a mid-season break to take on perhaps one of the strangest mysteries we’ve ever encountered... What’s being hidden in a top secret US military base, thousands of miles from anywhere, in the middle of a desert?
Could it be aliens?
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BONUS: The Space Programme
Mysteries of Science
08/06/23 • 8 min
Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, has a brand new series called The Space Programme?
Life on the Isle of Lune is about to get out-of-this-world! It's a radio drama all about a brand new UK spaceport and the story of a soon-to-be child-astronaut.
Hear The Space Programme every Friday from 4pm on Fun Kids, the UK's children's radio station, and as a podcast too.
Plus, Fun Kids Podcasts+ subscribers get all 20 episodes right now, ad-free! Listen to the whole series before anyone else.
Get a 30-day free trial of Fun Kids Podcasts+ by tapping 'Try Free' in Apple Podcasts or by heading to FunKidsLive.com/plus
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Why do we laugh?
Mysteries of Science
07/28/23 • 24 min
Knock, knock. Who's there? Another episode of Mysteries of Science!
This week, Michael and Dan explore the mystery of laughter. Find out where laugher comes from and why it's surprisingly good for us. Plus, we're joined by top comedian Olaf Falafel.
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Oumuamua
Mysteries of Science
09/19/24 • 19 min
Hosts Dan and Michael delve into the enigma of Oumuamua, a mysterious object that passed through our solar system in 2017.
Initially thought to be a comet or asteroid, Oumuamua's unusual characteristics led to speculation about its origins, including the possibility of it being an alien spacecraft...
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FAQ
How many episodes does Mysteries of Science have?
Mysteries of Science currently has 82 episodes available.
What topics does Mysteries of Science cover?
The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Mysteries of Science?
The episode title 'The Big Bang theory' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Mysteries of Science?
The average episode length on Mysteries of Science is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Mysteries of Science released?
Episodes of Mysteries of Science are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Mysteries of Science?
The first episode of Mysteries of Science was released on Mar 23, 2021.
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