This is a podcast from the children's radio station Fun Kids.

Listen on DAB Digital Radio across the UK or online at funkidslive.com.

Right, brains on, good, ears open, amazing, jaws ready to be dropped in amazement.

Fantastic, let's do it. It's the Fun Kids Science Weekly.

My name's Dan. Cheers for giving us a listen. This is where we take a sneak

peek inside the secrets of the universe. Now this week we learn why animals' blood can be strange

colours, not just red. Also, we talk about the stars that are in the sky and how you can get a

better look at them, and we'll hear about one of the most brutal beasts in Asia.

First, let's catch up then with our alien best mates,

N and G, they're here every week,

and they still haven't got back home.

N and G's META Motivator.

So, guys, you know all about energy, right?

No, we are energy.

As you know, I'm trying to be a meter motivator.

That means coming up with ideas about how to save energy and prevent waste.

So, got any tips?

Of course!

You earthlings slurp up energy all over your shiny homes.

Sometimes you don't even know you're doing it.

If you're not using a room, turn off the lights.

And make sure you're using energy efficient light bulbs.

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