Listener Gideon sent in this brilliant question: “How did ferns survive the dinosaur extinction and are they the same ferns we see now?” Our search for the answer will introduce us to James Frond, international fern of mystery, and take us flying through the air on an airplane’s wing. We’ll also meet a scientist who’s trying to understand how ferns are such ... Show More
Today
Why do we need pinky toes?
Pinky toes may seem small, but they’re kind of a big deal. Join Molly and co-host Luna Mae as they learn about why we have these tiny toes and what would happen if we didn’t have them. Plus, we talk about animals with two, three, or six toes! Plus, a Mystery Sound that’ll get you ... Show More
32m 31s
Sep 8
Why does music make us dance?
When you hear a good beat, it can be hard not to tap your toe or bob your head. Why is this? It turns out, we may be hardwired to start dancing when we hear certain rhythms. Join Molly and co-host Adriel as they explore how the brain turns sounds into dance moves. Plus, we’ll tal ... Show More
36m 52s
Sep 1
Black holes, wormholes and donut holes!
Black holes happen when you have a super huge, mega-giant amount of stuff --- crammed into a super-tiny, infinitely-small amount of space. AND THEY ARE SUPER COOL! In this episode, we learn all about what black holes are and how we found out they were real. We talk to a black hol ... Show More
39m 43s
May 2025
MIDWEEKLY: What Happened to Pangaea? 🦖🌍
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, how animals and plants get their names and how long a light ... Show More
13m 2s
Oct 2022
Will Humans Ever Become Extinct?
Greg and Bella explore the science of extinction with the help of dinosaur enthusiast Mr Yates.Together, they’ll look at some famous recent extinctions, find out what role conservation plays in the preservation of species, and explore the major mass extinction events that shaped ... Show More
43m 7s
Aug 2022
Cosmic Queries – Dinosaur Discoveries with Kimberly Chapelle
<p>What did dinosaurs really look like? On this episode, Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Marcia Belsky explore questions we all have about dinosaurs, fossils, feathers, and asteroids with paleontologist Kimberly Chapelle. Is Jurassic Park accurate?</p><p>NOTE: StarTalk+ Pat ... Show More
46m 18s