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S6 Ep 1Can you run as fast as The Flash?

Barry Allen – The Flash – can run pretty fast... but can you? Kicking off season six of Mysteries of Science, Michael and Dan chat to top experts from a fitness trainer to a physics professor to try and work out what the speed limit of the human body is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 16, 202320 min

S5 Ep 8Talking animals and dinosaurs coming back to life (Your mysteries answered)

It's the end of Season 5 of Mysteries of Science and we've had a blast! In this final episode, the team answer mysteries you are desperate to know the answers to... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 5, 202327 min

S5 Ep 7Weird Weather

Meteorologist Kirsty McCabe and author Tamsin Mori sit down with Michael and Stevie to talk about weird weather. From lightning that looks like carrots to the perfect conditions for rainbow spotting, we're asking 'why is the weather so weird?' See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 21, 202317 min

S5 Ep 6Do you have a double?

Do you have a lookalike – someone that looks just like you, but isn't actually you? In this episode of Mysteries of Science, we're exploring doppelgängers: people who look remarkably alike!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 7, 202317 min

S5 Ep 5Was King Arthur a real person?

You’ve heard the legends — of the sword in the stone and the Knights of the Round Table — but how much of that is fact? Dan and Michael investigate the legend of King Arthur. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 24, 202321 min

S5 Ep 4Quantum Weirdness

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?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 24, 202318 min

S5 Ep 3Mountains of The Deep

Deep beneath the ocean exist vast mountain ranges, some of which are bigger than the ones above water! To celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 10th 2023), we're looking at one very special person – Marie Tharp – and her quest to map the mountains of the deep...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 202318 min

S5 Ep 2The Abominable Snowman

Stories of wild giants living in the snow are part of growing up in the mountains. There’s a good chance you’ve heard these stories too; tales of large bipedal creatures (an animal that walks on two legs) living within the foothills of the Himalayan mountains have been around for over 2,000 years... What is this creature? And is it really possible such a giant might exist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 27, 202318 min

S5 Ep 1Humans' secret superpower

Humans. We're everywhere! But how did we become the most advanced species on the planet and what is it about humankind that makes us stand out from the rest? Dan and Michael investigate in a brand new season of Mysteries of Science.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 202323 min

S4 Ep 9Christmas Bonus episode: How? What? Why? Expert Answers to Crazy Questions Live at Cheltenham Literature Festival

Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Isabel Thomas, and Peter Gallivan answer some crazy questions live on stage at Cheltenham Literature Festival 2022, in this bonus Christmas edition of Mysteries of Science. See you in the new year for a BRAND NEW SERIES of Mysteries of Science. Until then – stay curious!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 202255 min

S4 Ep 8Your Mysteries: Chicken or the egg, wormholes, and more

What came first, the chicken or the egg? It's a question that's puzzled people for centuries – including you! Dan and Michael sit down and answer some of your biggest mysteries of 2023. Do you have a mystery for us? Tell us at FunKidsLive.com and you might hear yourself in a future episode! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 202219 min

S4 Ep 7Inside the pyramids

They’re the most recognisable symbols of Ancient Egypt and the only ancient wonder still in existence. Although some of the secrets of the pyramids have been unearthed, the Great Pyramid still holds many mysteries… Dan and Stevie chat to some top Egyptologists to find out more about them and discover a mysterious void located inside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 202221 min

S4 Ep 6Climate change

Right now, world leaders are gathering in Egypt at the COP27 climate conference to discuss what can be done about climate change... The planet's environment is changing and the safe conditions in which we can live are at risk. But what is climate change? What's causing these changing weather patterns? And is there anything we can do about it? Dan and Michael chat to experts to find out these answers and speak to climate activists on the frontline of the fight for a better future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 11, 202226 min

S4 Ep 5Ghost busting

Halloween's upon us and that means lots of creepy, spooky goings on... right? Michael and Stevie chat to Chris French and paranormal investigator Yvette Fielding about the supernatural world and whether or not ghosts actually exist... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 28, 202219 min

S4 Ep 4Looking for Atlantis

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... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 14, 202221 min

S4 Ep 3Is your computer smarter than you?

You might have heard of something called AI – which stands for Artificial intelligence. Smart machines have featured in a lot of movies and popped up in the news lately but what is it exactly? How does it work? And could computers become so smart that they could do everything for us humans? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 202221 min

S4 Ep 2Is luck real?

What’s considered lucky might be different depending on where you live and who you are. But what is luck exactly and does luck actually exist? Or is it just something we’ve made up? Two top professors and famous illusionist Derren Brown tackle whether luck is real or not... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 16, 202222 min

S4 Ep 1Is time travel possible?

For many of us, what we know about time travel comes from stories, whether those be books, films or TV shows where characters go from the present to the past to the future and then back again. But is it possible to time travel outside the world of fiction? Tim Peake, Karen Inglis and Ron Mallett sit down with Stevie and Michael to find out whether time travel is possible... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 2, 202220 min

S3 Ep 10Your mysteries answered

Why do flies eat poo? Why, when I touch something, do my atoms not merge with the object? Are we living in a computer simulation? All season we've been trying to answer the top mysteries that have baffled scientists for centuries. Now, we're answering yours! Ask a question of your own at FunKidsLive.com/mysteries and you could be in the next season of Mysteries of Science! This episode might finish Season 3 but it doesn't spell the end of Mysteries of Science. We'll be back soon and looking at more of the most mind bending stuff in the universe. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episodeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 5, 202220 min

S3 Ep 9Shapeshifters

Fantasy creatures that can morph and change their shape, size and appearance are known as shapeshifters... Creatures like werewolves, vampires, and even the Incredible Hulk are examples of this. Shapeshifting is something that’s captured the human imagination for centuries – with many classic stories about shapeshifting creatures – some real and others imaginary. But is it actually possible? And if so, how? Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 22, 202223 min

S3 Ep 8Children raised by animals

You might be familiar with the story of Tarzan or Romulus and Remus, the children who founded Rome. But did you know there are also real-life stories of children being raised by animals? That’s our mystery today – we're going to investigate these tales of so-called 'feral children' and find out whether or not it would actually be possible to be raised by animals. Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 8, 202224 min

S3 Ep 7The Lost City (Machu Picchu)

We’re going high up into the Peruvian Andes in South America, more than 2,000 metres above sea level, to the ancient lost city of Machu Picchu, one of the world’s most spectacular places. It was named one of the seven wonders of the modern world in 2007. But it’s also one of the most mysterious. Who really built this awesome citadel and what it was used for has puzzled people for a long time... Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 24, 202225 min

S3 Ep 6What did dinosaurs look like?

Think you know about dinosaurs? Think again!  Hollywood movies have lied to you. Are dinosaurs big, scaly creatures with tremendous roars? Maybe... Or, as Michael and Stevie discover in this episode of Mysteries of Science, perhaps they were feathered and sounded more like birds...  Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 10, 202225 min

S3 Ep 5Is something eating the universe? (Black holes)

Black holes are small regions of space where a great amount of matter is packed in and their gravitational pull is so strong that nothing, not even light can escape.  But what’s inside a black hole? What would happen to someone if they got sucked in? And are they eating up the universe? Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 27, 202223 min

S3 Ep 4Why can't I remember being a baby?

How far back can you remember? I bet you can't remember being a baby. Most people can't and it's a total mystery as to why. Why does this happen? Where did my memories go? And is there any way we can get them back?  In this episode, Michael and Dan chat to experts Sally and Carole about where our earliest childhood memories go and whether there's any way we can re-remember them. Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 13, 202220 min

S3 Ep 3The Kraken

What’s got loads of tentacles and, according to legend, snacks on gigantic sailing ships? It’s not a trick question and it’s no joke either. The answer is one of the most mythical sea creatures of all, an animal so enormous that it's rumoured to have sunk ocean vessels and terrorised sailors for centuries. It’s known as the Kraken.  Mysteries of Science is a multi-award-winning, fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 29, 202219 min

S3 Ep 2Mystery of the Moai (Easter Island heads)

We're heading to one of the world's most isolated and mysterious places – Easter Island! That's what a group of Dutch explorers called Rapa Nui when they came across the island on Easter Sunday in 1722.  Rapa Nui is home to around a thousand large stone statues which have faces carved into them – called moai. People from outside the island have long wondered how its original inhabitants could have built these statues and what purpose they serve...  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 14, 202218 min

S3 Ep 1Biggest Hoaxes Ever: Fairies, crop circles, zero gravity

Welcome to Season 3 of Mysteries of Science! On this podcast we take a look at the strange phenomena and bizarre events that have left scientists scratching their heads and, despite their best efforts, remain well and truly unsolved.  Since this brand new series is being released on April Fool’s Day, we thought we would celebrate by looking at three of the biggest hoaxes of all time, and try and get to the bottom of why so many people fell for the pranks. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Apr 1, 202227 min

S2 Ep 10Your mysteries answered

We're finishing the second season of Mysteries of Science by looking at some of your mysteries. From unicorns to black holes and even the Big Bang, we're looking at some of the stuff that's thoroughly perplexed you and are on the hunt for answers! This episode might finish Season 2 but it doesn't spell the end of Mysteries of Science. We'll be back soon and looking at some of the most mind bending stuff in the universe.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mar 4, 202217 min

S2 Ep 9The Overview Effect

Astronauts who have been far enough to see Earth from the stars often come back expressing a very peculiar feeling. It has become such a phenomenon that it now has its own name: The Overview Effect.  Some get a feeling of interconnectedness while others get a feeling of awe. International Space Station astronaut Nicole Stott describes an overwhelming feeling of beauty.  Today, Michael and Dan investigate. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 18, 202218 min

S2 Ep 8Multiverses

Some scientists think there may be a countless number of universes, all with their own laws of physics and their own unique map of the stars, separate from the one we know. It’s an idea that challenges everything about the way we think, and there are even several different theories as to how these multiple universes might be created... This is the theory of the multiverse. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 4, 202223 min

S2 Ep 7Sutton Hoo

Dan and Stevie chat to Angus and Laura at the National Trust all about an inland ship burial and stories of ghosts and mysterious treasure!  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 21, 202219 min

S2 Ep 6How to Talk to Aliens

Ciaran and Dan delve into one of the biggest mysteries of all time: Are we alone in the universe?  With the help of Voyager Golden Record artist Jon Lomberg and more, we try to discover how we might know if something else was out there and if we ever did discover alien life, how would we talk to it?  Plus, we tell you about a very special project called Mission Transmission. Fun Kids is sending your voice to space. Enter now at FunKidsLive.com.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 7, 202223 min

S2 Ep 52021 Year in Review: Unheard bits from past Mysteries

We're always chatting to clever people on Mysteries of Science but not all of their interviews make the cut; sadly, sometimes we have to chop bits out! We're looking back at our favourite mysteries of 2021 and we're playing some never-before-heard, extra-special clips from some of our favourite episodes... We'll be back in the new year with more Mysteries of Science, including episodes on alien communication and archeological discoveries.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 24, 202120 min

S2 Ep 4Stone Circles

Stonehenge is one of the most famous prehistoric moments around but its age also hides lots of its secrets. How old is Stonehenge? Who was it built by? What was it used for? Why does it align perfectly with the summer and winter solstices?  In this episode of Mysteries of Science, we find out.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 10, 202117 min

S2 Ep 3Dragons

How is it possible for many different cultures around the world, all living at different times, to come up with the same stories? Dragons come in all kinds of shapes and sizes and nearly every country has its own tale to tell. Does that mean these mythical beasts could have been real? Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 26, 202123 min

S2 Ep 2Bermuda Triangle

There's a mysterious place on Earth where planes and ships frequently go missing... The space has become known as the Bermuda Triangle but is there something untoward happening in there or are the events just statistical probabilities?  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 12, 202116 min

S2 Ep 1Witches, werewolves, and vampires

It's a brand new season of Mysteries of Science and we're kicking it all off with a Halloween special. Stevie, Ciaran and Dan tackle three spooky mysteries of science, all united by a single theme.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 29, 202123 min

S1 Ep 12Mystery of the Meg

It sounds like something from a very popular dinosaur theme park film series, but the idea of a prehistoric shark still swimming the seas today is one that has popped up every now and then in recent history. As recently as 2013, a film – promoted as being a documentary – suggested an animal known as the megalodon could still be alive... Is it? Dan and Ciaran find out. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 18, 202116 min

S1 Ep 11LISTENER SPECIAL: Your questions and reviews

This wraps up our first series of Mysteries of Science. Thank you so much for all of your comments, reviews, and to all of our contributors who spoke to us for the series.  Series two of Mysteries of Science is well underway so it won't be long before you hear from us again.  Until then...  Stay curious. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for more mysteries coming soon. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 4, 20219 min

S1 Ep 10World's Biggest Treasure Hunt

Today, we're going on one of the biggest treasure hunts in history. There's something very special about this treasure hunt though. It was created by Forrest Fenn – an art dealer and author in the US – and unlike the treasure hunts you might read of in books or see in movies, he was very much alive and giving out clues. No pirates here... Just a stash of goodies worth thousands of dollars. It's the last episode of Mysteries of Science but don't worry, we'll be back with a new season very soon.  Until then... Stay curious. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Planet X and massive treasure hunts. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 20, 202123 min

S1 Ep 9Planet X

Ciaran and Dan look at what makes a planet and whether there's a mysterious extra planet – Planet X – just beyond Neptune, lurking in our cosmic neighbourhood.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Planet X and massive treasure hunts. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 6, 202122 min

S1 Ep 8Bigfoot

This is the case of a curious creature known as Bigfoot. Could the rumours of a hairy, human-like ape wandering the North American wilderness be true, or are they just folk stories that have been passed down for generations? Dan and Ciaran try to find out...  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Planet X and massive treasure hunts. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 22, 202129 min

S1 Ep 7Deja vu

Have you ever felt like you were living through a memory all over again, even though it couldn't have possibly have happened before? That feeling is known as deja vu, a French term that means 'already seen'...  In this episode of Mysteries of Science, what causes deja vu, and might it have anything to do with ghosts, past lives, and alien encounters?  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Bigfoot and Planet X. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 202118 min

S1 Ep 6Brain Tingles: ASMR

ASMR is a mysterious sensation... It stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. People who feel it describe it as a tingling, sparkly feeling in the brain, triggered by soft sounds, watching slow, repetitive movements or moments of positive personal attention. In this episode of Mysteries of Science, Dan and Ciaran investigate ASMR, and ask how it works and why doesn't everyone experience it?  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Bigfoot, Deja vu, and Planet X. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 26, 202126 min

S1 Ep 5Medicine's Greatest Mystery: The Placebo Effect

It sounds like magic – a pill that makes you feel better, even though it contains no medicine. Yet, strangely enough, fake drugs called placebos really do work. In this episode, Ciaran and Dan explore why the pills can fool us, and why we should be wary of their evil cousins, the nocebos.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids Radio. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Bigfoot, deja vu, and Planet X. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 11, 202119 min

S1 Ep 4The Missing Aviator

Amelia Earhart was one of the best pilots of her age. An American pioneer, she was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic and broke countless records. Then, one day, she took off and never landed at her intended destination. In this episode, we explore what might have happened on that now infamous flight... Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids Radio. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Bigfoot, deja vu, and the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 28, 202126 min

S1 Ep 3King Tut's Curse

Was a deadly curse hidden in an ancient Egyptian tomb for centuries? If not, why were so many deaths connected to the discovery of King Tut's tomb? Dan and Ciaran have called on archaeologists, authors and someone who guards a real-life curse to help them solve the mystery.  Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids Radio. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including Bigfoot, deja vu, and the disappearance of Amelia Earhart.Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jun 13, 202121 min

S1 Ep 2Aliens

Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? It's one of the biggest mysteries of all time, so Dan and Ciaran have recruited a brilliant team of experts, including a record-breaking astronaut and a NASA scientist, to help them find out. Mysteries of Science is a fortnightly podcast created by The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine and Fun Kids Radio. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode, and get ready for a summer of fascinating mysteries, including King Tut's Curse, Bigfoot, and deja vu.Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 202127 min

S1 Ep 1Loch Ness Monster

Is there a mysterious creature living in one of Scotland's largest lakes or could it all be an elaborate joke? Speaking with experts from Scotland and the rest of the UK, Dan and Ciaran go on a deep dive in their first investigation to check out theories around the Loch Ness Monster.  This first episode kicks off a brand new season of Mysteries of Science. Fortnightly episodes to come from May 31st. Tap follow or subscribe wherever you're listening to this to make sure you never miss an episode. Get three copies of The Week Junior's Science+Nature magazine for just £5. sciencenature.theweekjunior.co.uk/podcast is the place to claim yours.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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