Show Notes
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. Follow Science Quest for your weekly dose of discovery and send in your own voicenotes to be part of the show! 🎙️✨ Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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