• May 29th, 2009
Have you ever wanted to be able to find a planet in the night sky but don't want to have to learn all the constellations or get all tied up with star maps? Luckily, this month you don't need to, The Moon more than helps you out. This Sunday (31st May 2009) the Moon finds itself a close neighbour of the planet Saturn.
This screen grab from Stellarium shows you just where to find it.
Take the slightly more than half moon and move up and to the right. The first really bright object you come to will be Saturn, easy as that. One handy tip to make sure you've found yourself a planet; it won't twinkle. Click here to find out why.
With this weekend's predicted lovely weather hopefully we can all get a glimpse of the sixth planet from the Sun. Spread the word and let's see how many people we can get to see Saturn's for themselves for the first time. Link to this page in your blogs, Facebook pages and Twitter accounts. Join the Facebook event here, or follow the Twitter hashtag #seesaturn
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• February 24th, 2008
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Join Colin as he talks about how, far from being boring, water is a fascinating chemical!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• February 17th, 2008
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Science Made Fun is back and this time we've brought a friend. We'd like you to meet.... The Drinking Bird. Join Colin and Emily as they show you the science behind this funky little gadget.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• January 18th, 2008
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Join Emily as she tells you all about her favourite of all the planets, Jupiter. She talks about its size, moons, its famous red spot and the impact of comet Shoemaker Levy 9.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• December 30th, 2007
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For our last podcast of the year, we give you a compilation video illustrating just how beautiful our planet can be.
We'd like to wish all of our listeners a very happy 2008! See you next year!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• December 22nd, 2007
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Welcome to Science Made Fun's last podcast before Christmas! Join Colin as he tells you all about acids and alkali and how you can make your very own test for them at home!
Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• December 11th, 2007
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Join Emily and Colin as they play around with a Newton's Cradle and explain Conservation of Momentum and Energy. However, watch out there are mysterious things happening at Science Made Fun HQ, Emily seems to have developed a magic finger!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• December 1st, 2007
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Join us as we talk a Hubble's eye look at starlife! Using some of the incredible pictures Hubble has given us, we look at how stars are born, live their lives and eventually die.
Thanks to everyone who entered the November competition. As you will see from this video, the hunter with the famous belt is Orion. The winner of the glow in the dark stars will be announced shortly.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• November 23rd, 2007
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Join Emily as she demonstrates the properties of liquids, using incredibly versatile coloured balls and a fabulous hand boiler from ShinyShack.com!
Don't forget there's still time for you to enter the November competition, check out our website for details.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• November 13th, 2007
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We're back with another series of video podcasts! Thanks to Nic Seibold from Tampa Florida in the USA for requesting today's topic of Space Shuttles. Join us as we look at how they get into space, what they do when they get there, and how they get back down again.
We have lots of exciting videos coming up for you over the next few months to be sure to keep checking us out!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• November 5th, 2007
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Join Emily as she tells you all about the history and science of the 5th of November! At the end we reveal the winner of October's competition and launch November's!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• November 1st, 2007
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A spooky feeling settled over us at Science Made Fun HQ this week and so we decided to dedicate a podcast to all things that send shivers down your spine! Join us as we talk Vampire Bats, Mummies and Werewolves! Warning: You may need a cushion to hide behind!
Until next Halloween, remember... The boogie man says... Science is fun! Mwah HA HA HA!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• October 15th, 2007
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Here is the final part of our time trilogy. Join Emily as she talks twins, time travel and when time stops existing! Don't forget you can still enter the October competition. Just send a request to requests@sciencemadefun.org.uk by the end of the month to be entered into the draw for a Pocket Science Lab!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• October 3rd, 2007
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Here is the second part of our three-part podcast on time. If you've ever wondered where the days of the week get there names from or why October isn't the 8th month like it used to be then this is the podcast for you!
Don't forget to keep listening right to the end as we announce the winner of September's competition. October's competition is now open for entries so check out the website.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• September 23rd, 2007
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You are looking at the first installment of Science Made Fun's very first multi-part podcast! The subject we will be talking about over the next few weeks is time. We thought that this was such a fascinating subject that we are devoted the next three podcasts to it (including this one!)
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• September 14th, 2007
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Join us as we look at how humans were in the air 120 years before the Wright Brothers first flew! Our journey winds its way through the history of ballooning including the effect the Hindenburg disaster had on the subject.
Don't forget the SMF competition is still running! See website for more details
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• September 6th, 2007
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Join us this week as we talk about fire! Potentially one of nature's most devastating powers it can also prove incredibly useful if controlled. We look at these dangers, how to deal with them, how fire is used in everyday life and what happens if things go wrong.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• September 1st, 2007
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Join us as we explore one of the most exotic objects in the whole universe... a black hole! Why can't anything escape a black hole? What's at the bottom of a black hole? Watch and find out!
Thanks to Colin from Pennsylvania for the request. If you would like to request a topic, send an email to requests@sciencemadefun.org.uk
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• August 27th, 2007
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Welcome to Science Made Fun's first ever competition. What's the prize? It is your very own Science Made Fun T-Shirt!! Watch the video to find out how to enter and visit the competition page for more info.
Good Luck!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• August 26th, 2007
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Join us as we return to audio podcasts with a journey inside our mouths and explore exactly what our teeth are and what their job is. We also take a fun look at some teeth of different animals.
Don't worry if you enjoy our videos, we are making more!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• August 22nd, 2007
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We are busy recording a new set of podcasts for you. There are many awesome topics on the way including a request we've had to talk about black holes! In the mean time enjoy this promo video we've made for SMF.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• August 11th, 2007
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Join Colin as he shows you how to lift an ice cube without touching it with your hands! Cool huh?
If the quality of the video isn't so good try www.sciencemadefun.org.uk/icelifter.html
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• August 4th, 2007
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Join Colin and Emily as they race to see who can drink water through a straw the quickest. Beware though things aren't always as they seem 
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• July 28th, 2007
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Join Colin and Emily as they take a sometimes tongue in cheek look at The Principle of Inertia! Lazy students, flying eggs, its got it all!
If the video quality isn't so good, please visit www.sciencemadefun.org.uk/inertia.html
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• July 21st, 2007
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The next video in our "Do It Yourself" science series shows you how to make a raisin dive! Sounds a bit bizarre we know but take a look and see what it's all about. If you are having trouble with the quality of the video try
http://www.sciencemadefun.org.uk/raisins.html
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• July 16th, 2007
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Sorry we haven't been with you for a while we've been busy preparing something new for you. It's time for you to get interactive. Over the coming weeks we'll be uploading videos showing you sciencey stuff that you can do at home!! First up Colin shows you how to make your very own Ocean In A Bottle!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• June 26th, 2007
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We've been Inspired by rookie Lewis Hamilton's successes in this year Formula 1 World Championship so with his impending arrival back in Europe to race in France and England SMF looks at the science that goes into Formula 1 racing.
Please note if you are having trouble viewing this video you can also view it HERE
So until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• June 17th, 2007
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Join us as we talk about the three different types of rock and the fascinating way in which they are formed! We have now hit 100,000 listens/watches now!! To mark this milestone we'll be launching a competition soon, so watch this space!
Please note if you are having trouble viewing this video you can also view it HERE
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• June 9th, 2007
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Join us as we talk about the weirder side of science... headless chickens. the Loch Ness monster and UFO's to name but a few! Keep a close eye on our website www.sciencemadefun.org.uk over the coming weeks. We'll be updating it a lot and adding cool new stuff. There is already a new games page with word searches, quizzes and jigsaw puzzle. Check it out at www.sciencemadefun.org.uk/games.html
Until next time, remember... science is fun!!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• May 31st, 2007
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We're back!! Join us as we look at how televisions allow us to watch all our favourite programmes!!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• May 19th, 2007
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Sorry there hasn't been any new podcast from Science Made Fun in over a week but it is exam time here at SMF HQ and all the team are busy working hard at passing their exams! What we can offer you is a video we made to accompany the "Saturn" podcast earlier in the year. We realise you'll have heard the audio before but hopefully you'll enjoy the video.
We hope to be back to normal soon
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• May 10th, 2007
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Join us as we talk about what forces lie behind the tides. Thank you Emily for requesting today's topic!! As always visit www.sciencemadefun.org.uk for lots more info including pictures and videos!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!!
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• May 1st, 2007
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Join us as we peer deep inside the Earth to see what causes volcanoes. As always check out our website www.sciencemadefun.org.uk
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• May 1st, 2007
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Here is your chance to get your hands on one of our exclusive Science Made Fun keyrings. They cost $5 each including postage to anywhere in the world! All profits will go towards Science Made Fun projects in our local community. Thanks!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• April 22nd, 2007
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Join us as we ask: Could Magneto really lift the Golden Gate Bridge in X-Men 3: The Last Stand? Unfortunately, our main website www.sciencemadefun.org.uk is still not letting us update! So we can't offer you the normal level of interactivity at the moment. This video podcast has been entered in the first annual Phlym competition, you can help us win it by rating the video HERE
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• April 15th, 2007
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Join us as we talk about the fascinating topic of what happens when humans break the sound barrier. We are having trouble updating sciencemadefun.org.uk at the moment, so please bear with us! You can help us win the first annual Phlym prize by rating this video podcast on YouTube HERE
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• April 10th, 2007
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We are trying out a brand new idea! Check out Science Made Fun's first video podcast! Join us as we travel the 150 million kilometres from the Sun to the Earth aboard a neutrino! Tell us what you think, do you prefer video podcasts or audio ones? The email address is info@sciencemadefun.org.uk
This podcast has been entered in the first annual Phylm competition. You can help us out by rating the video on YouTube HERE. Thanks!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
PS There is a mistake in the podcast the Sun is 330,000 times more massive the Earth not 330 times, apologies for the mistake.
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• April 6th, 2007
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Science Made Fun will be taking an Easter break. We will upload the latest podcast after Easter Monday.
Happy Easter to you all!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team!
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• March 30th, 2007
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Join us today as we talk about rollercoasters! Check out OUR WEBSITE for cool pics and videos!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• March 23rd, 2007
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Join us as we talk about one of the best things about stormy weather, Rainbows. Visit www.sciencemadefun.org.uk/rainbows.html for awesome rainbow extras!
Until next time, remember...Science is Fun!
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• March 15th, 2007
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Join us today as we talk about the wonder that is the northern lights. Check out www.sciencemadefun.org.uk/northernlights.html for some cool photos and videos.
Until next time, remember...science is fun!
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• March 8th, 2007
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Join us we talk about the biggest of all the bears!
Visit the podcast page on www.sciencemadefun.org.uk for pictures, videos and links. First person to email in with what is wrong in the video gets a mention in the next podcast!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
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• March 4th, 2007
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Join us as we talk about last nights eclipse. Visit the podcast pages of www.sciencemadefun.org.uk for related links and videos.
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• February 25th, 2007
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Join us as we tell you how to "Bend it like Beckham"!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
PS Check out our new website www.sciencemadefun.org.uk
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• February 21st, 2007
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Tune in to hear our first podcast with our animal expert Helen.
http://www.platypus.org.uk/ is a good site with lots of pictures of the Platypus
Every 2 weeks from now on Helen will pick a different animal to tell you about. If there is an animal you want her to talk about then let her know. Email requests@sciencemadefun.org.uk
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• February 15th, 2007
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Join us as we turn our heads skywards and talk about the different types of clouds!
Click HERE to learn how to make your very own cloud in a bottle. Kids make sure you get your parents help on this one!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
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• February 9th, 2007
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Join us as we travel back in time to the land of the dinosaurs! Watch out for T-Rex!!!
The Science Made Fun Team
For more information about Colin visit his website HERE
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• February 5th, 2007
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Today we go out exploring the universe and learn more about one of the most beautiful sights in the solar system... Saturn!
For more info about Saturn and the Cassini-Huygens mission click HERE
Until next time, remember... science is fun
The Science Made Fun Team
For more information about Colin visit his website HERE
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• January 31st, 2007
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Join us today as we talk about twisters!
To view the The National Severe Storms Laboratory Album CLICK HERE. It is a great collection of tornado photos!
We'd love to hear from you. You, the listeners, are the reason we make these podcasts. E-mail us and tell us what you like and what you don't like and we can make it a better show for everyone!
We would also like to thank everyone who has tuned in so far. So far listeners come from the USA, Canada, UK, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Hong Kong and Australia. If you don't live in one of these countries e-mail us and tell us, we'll add you to the list!
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
For more information about Colin visit his website HERE
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• January 29th, 2007
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Today's podcast is on the fascinating subject of human blood! Ever wondered how long it takes blood to travel around your body? Here is the place to find out!
For some fun blood related games click HERE
Until next time, remember... science is fun!
The Science Made Fun Team
PS Apologies for those who had to listen to the "chipmunk" version, problem now solved!
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