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Hello, Universe.

Welcome to a brand new Fun Kid Science Weekly.

Now, my name is Dan. How you doing?

Thank you so much for coming back.

This is the show where we take a tour of the galaxy, learning about all the most amazing, weird and wonderful things that are happening right now in the name of science. Now today, we'll take a look at how happy dolphins are because there's been a study that's been trying to find out if they enjoy their life.

Also, we'll talk about a jungle insect that has poisonous legs and we'll chat to a man who can

reveal if the octopus is really an alien. Honestly, if this is news to you, octopus is being

aliens. It's seriously an idea that's being considered by scientists.

And we'll find out if there's any truth in it in a sec. First, a quick take-off with the Deep Space

High Gang. Deep Space High, marvellous missions with the Science and Technology Facilities Council.

Jump onto a wormhole and travel to Deep Space High, the school in space, but hurry because the lessons are a part to begin.

This term's assignment is to write your very own universe handbook.

You'll want to cram it full of all the basic things you need to know about space exploration.

Yeah, the nuts and bolts of it all.

So, let's crack on.

Talking of nuts and bolts,

Elektra, do you think this term you might just remember to tighten your screws

to stop various robot limbs from impeding my progress across the room?

Sorry, sir.

Let's start at the beginning.

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