Technology & Engineering for Kids

We asked for your engineering ideas - and you delivered! In this special episode we share some of your amazing engineering ideas.

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You might have had an X Ray in hospital but we find out how engineers have designed scanners for use in a variety of places from factories to airports .

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L is for Light - In this episode we shine a light on the engineering that goes into the design and use of light bulbs and how we manage big lighting systems on the road, stadiums or theatres.

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How engineers are helping to give our unwanted electrical items a new lease of life, and helping to reduce waste.

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K is for Kinetic - Engineers can make use of the movement in the world to generate new clean sources of energy - from wind and water to the movement of our bodies - even when dancing!

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Quality control is super important before anything goes out to the public, in this episode we find out all about it and how engineers ensure that their work is of the best quality.

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J is for Jet Engines - Ready for lift off! In this episode we take a look inside the factory Rolls Royce use to build and test enormous jet engines for commercial and military aircraft.

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E is for Environmental - Environmental Engineers work to improve the world around us - from clean drinking water to safe habitats.

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W is for Water - Its there when you turn on the tap or flush the loo - but who keeps the water flowing? We learn about the engineering inside the Water and Waste Industry.

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I is for Insulation - Insulation isn't just about keeping us warm - it can be about keeping us cool too, and can be used to manage sound and electricity too.

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N is for Nanotechnology - Engineering isn't only about large structures such as bridges and skyscrapers - Nanotechnology is creating tiny machines, and new materials at the molecular level.

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M is for motorsport - 3..2..1.. Go! High Tech Engineering is at the heart of Formula 1 Racing - we go inside McClaren to find out more about how engineers help the drivers go the extra mile.

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C is for Chemical - Chemical Engineers are coming up with brand new materials every day, using tiny chemical building blocks - we take a closer look.

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V is for Ventilation - We find out how ventilation isn't just about keeping us cool on a hot day, it is an important engineering discipline to keep us safe from fumes, smoke and other particles

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B is for Bridges - we use Bridges every day but did you know there are different types? We find out more about the engineering behind them.

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H is for Heritage - Our country has a proud heritage and engineers help to keep historic buildings, vehicles and even factories in good repair so we can safely visit.

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T is for Tunnels - We travel through tunnels when we are out and about but don't always think about the engineering behind these structures - we dig in to find out more.

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F is for Floating Wind Farms - we dive into the North Sea to learn more about innovative new turbines, that are quick to assemble and which can generate renewable energy.

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Y is for Yacht - All aboard for the high seas! From small to hyper yacht, we learn about the engineering needed to keep things afloat when you can be miles from land.

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Z is for Zoo - You might not think of a zoo as being a place where engineers are needed but we go wild to find out how they're behind everything from enclosures to visitor centres.

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D is for Demolition - Crash Bang Wallop! What goes up must come down - we explore the engineering behind demolition projects - big and small,

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R is for Rollercoaster - Love them or hate them they're complex machines that rely on engineers to build and safely maintain the structures to keep the fun coming - we find out more

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S is for Software - We use computers almost every hour of the day but how do computer programmes actually work? We find our more from software engineers working in the industry.

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P is for Paper - we use it every day but how's it made? We go inside the factory at DS Smith to find out more - and how they are able to use recycling to reduce waste.

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A is for Audio - in this episode we learn about how engineers manipulate sound to make things loud - and quiet, and investigate an anechoic chamber.

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Techno Mum and Samare at World School.  Today they are finding out abouthow technology is helping to develop fairer, more sustainable communities.

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Techno Mum and Sam are at World School.  Today they are finding outhow technology can help create the huge amounts of digital storage needed to create a more fair world.

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Techno Mum and Samare at World School.  They are finding out about the power needed to make the internet available to everyone.

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Techno Mum and Samare at World School.  Today they are finding outhow technology can help us produce enough food in the future for everyone who needs it.

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Imagine a future where technology could help create a more equal world.  Imagine a school where you could learn alongside children from every country you can think of.  Welcome to World School where everyone has the same opportunities and where we learn and share resources in a sustainable way.

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Techno Mum and Samare at World School.  They’re finding out how everyone can communicate with each other – wherever they live.

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this final episode, Robyn talks to the people who put the whole thing together...you might recognise a couple of them, it's the presenters!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to Gregory and Matt. They're the bosses at Fun Kids and they're in charge of all the big decisions!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn finds out all about our fabulous podcasts and online content!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to the people behind your favourite series' on the station!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to Sam. Sam is Head of Sales at Fun Kids and it's her job to find advertisers, sponsorships and campaigns for the station!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn's talks about how newsrooms operate at Radio Stations!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn speaks to Bern, who decides what music is played on the station!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn chats to Lloydie, the Fun Kids Programme Controller. He's responsible for deciding what you hear on the station!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn finds out all about the tech and engineering behind the radio station!

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What’s it like working on the radio? How do the voices you hear on the radio get there ... and who cuts Dan’s hair? We're on a mission to show you what it’s like... Inside the Radio Station.

In this episode, Robyn shows you round the Fun Kids HQ and says hello to some of the lovely people who work there!

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Sam’s enjoying the summer of sport.  He’s wondering what it would be like to be a sports engineer and be behind the changes that make a difference to competitors and spectators.

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – it seems you find it everywhere - right down to the shirt on the athlete’s back…

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – and how it helps officials make the right call when action comes right down to the line.

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about sports technology – it seems a good race can be all a matter of timing.

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about the technology that helps competitors get off on the right foot…

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and the new technology being used by athletes – but the places they’re competing in look like being pretty tech-smart too…

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and is finding out how technology and sport are linked.  He’s seen some videos of Paralympians using running blades and is keen to find out more.

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and is finding out how technology and sport are linked.  He’s noticed that there are lots of different cameras catching the action and mum helps him take a closer look.

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Sam’sinspired by the summer of sport and decides to get fitter with the help of a fitness watch.  But how does this handy gadget know so much about him?

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Sam’s excited about the summer of sport and it’s got him thinking about how technology is changing the game for both competitors and spectators alike.

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Holly and Jack have come a long way since they came up with the idea for a new vacuum cleaner.  Now they’re thinking about the best ways to get their product to consumers – after all they have to deliver!

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Holly and Jack have been working hard coming up with the idea for their SuperSlurper vacuum cleaner. Now they’re coming up with a plan for an exciting TV advert to target the right consumers.        

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Holly and Jack are having a think about the best place to sell their amazing new vacuum cleaner - online or on the high street; and which website or shop would be best for the people that want to buy it?

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Holly and Jack have come a long way since they decided to make a better vacuum cleaner. But they still need to think about what they’ll say to their potential customers to make them as excited about the new design as they are.

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When you’re going to launch a new product, one of the most important things to think about is price. You need to think about how much it costs to make, the sort of people that might buy it and how much profit you want to make. There’s a lot to think about.

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To sell a new product, people have to know about it, and that means putting it in the right place at the right time – and at the right price.  Jack and Holly have a think about how they’d market their new design.

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A product won’t be successful if no one wants it.  And the only way to find out what people want – and what they don’t, is to ask them!  Holly and Jack continue their quest to design a better vacuum cleaner.

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Jack and Holly know their vacuum cleaner’s design could be better - and have been coming up with new ideas – they think about how the ideas could translate into reality.

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Holly and Jack have been thinking about how vacuum cleaners could be better.  They have a brainstorm to come up with some new ideas.

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There’s more to dust than meets the eye – it comes from a multitude of sources and as well as looking dirty, it can also cause allergic reactions.  Jack and Holly find out more.

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Tim’s school uses smart technology to be more energy efficient.  Tim and mum think about how the internet of things will affect schools in the future.

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Tim and Mum are thinking about how connected technology already helps us get to our destinations more smoothly.  In the future, the connected world will mean even more changes – and challenges.

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Techno Mum and Tim have taken their car to the garage where technicians use computers to diagnose problems.  Tim wonders if similar technology could be used to diagnose illnesses in people.

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Tim and Mum are shopping.  The internet has changed the way we shop, making it easier for us to buy and for shops to sell.  But how might things change in the future?

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Tim’s got some computer problems – and it’s made him think about some of the challenges we face as our cities become ‘smarter’.

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Techno Mum and Tim have been buying some smart lightbulbs and are thinking about how a connected world might change the way we live, especially inside our homes.

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Why can’t we can’t see the waves coming out of transmitters? 

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Why can’t we hear the waves coming out of transmitters but our radios can?

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In this episode the Speakers learn how we keep track of all the radio waves around us – who’s in charge of sorting them, and what other jobs people do

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Not everyone receives TV and radio signals from radio waves travelling through the air.  In this episode the speakers check out how it can be done with satellite and fibre optic cables.

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The speakers have been checking out the masts and towers which help transmit radio and TV programmes – why they’re so tall and how they’re built. They’re going to need a head for heights!

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The speakers find out about the different ways that radio signals are transmitted.

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The speakers had a lot of fun recording their songs and stories on Fun Kids. But what happens to those sounds when they leave the studio?  The gang have ended up on top of a hill!

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In this episode the speakers find out how sounds and pictures are packaged up in studios, so that they can be turned into radio and TV transmissions.

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Getting our messages across is a lot easier now we have more modern methods of transmission – as the Speakers find out when they try some older ways of doing things.

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The Speakers have a lot to say – but how can they get their message across?   In this episode, Woof, Subbo, Honkers and Tweet think about different ways of communicating.

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is DURABILITY.

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is MATERIALS.

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is RECYCLING.

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is ENERGY.

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is COST.

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Techno Mum is taking part in an exciting new quiz show which is testing her knowledge about how some of the coolest new tech discoveries came about – in this episode the topic is DESIGN. 

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