Technology & Engineering for Kids

Winners Podcast - What Would You Create With AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions.

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Your Go With AI (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App explore how kids are perfectly placed to become the AI creators of the future and challenge you to dream up their own AI inventions.

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AI In Future Energy (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App explore what the electricity grid of the future may look like and how smart batteries and electricity storage can help meet spikes in demand and also test an AI massage chair that feels your stress and melts it away!

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AI In The Energy Grid (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App explore how the National Grid is being transformed by AI, with smart systems that balance electricity demand in real time. They also showcase a grill that cooks dinner using algorithms instead of aprons.

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AI In Energy (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI is transforming the energy sector - from predicting power usage, helping us save energy and even capturing carbon. They explore the benefits and tricky challenges and showcase a toothbrush that uses AI to perfect your brushing style.

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AI & Space (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App blast off to explore how AI helps us explore space - from robot astronauts and exoplanet hunters to smart mission planning and space weather prediction. They also showcase a real-world wearable AI navigation belt for the visually impaired.

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AI & The Environment (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App explore how AI can help save the environment - from protecting forests and animals to cutting waste and fighting climate change. They also check out AI-powered companion dolls that help care elderly people.

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AI Uses In Society (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina Ventura and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our society - from healthcare and transportation to education and entertainment and discover a smart mattress and pillow that uses sensors and AI to improve sleep and reduce snoring.

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AI Uses In Our Homes (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App explore how AI is transforming our homes, from voice assistants and robot vacuums to smart fridges and energy-saving devices and discover AI-powered skate shoes that adapt to your walking style for a smoother stroll.

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How AI Works (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App dive into how AI learns, and explore real-world uses, ethical challenges and showcase a smart bird feeder that uses AI to identify… birds.

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So What Is AI? (Marina Ventura AI Explorer)

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 05:05:00 +0000

Marina and Mapp App enter the world of Artificial Intelligence to see how it learns from data.

As part of our everyday lives, they think about ethical aspects as well as the challenges of powering all these smart machines sustainably.

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O is for Oil Rigs - Engineer Academy (A to Z of Engineering)

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:09:33 +0000

O is for Oil Rigs - In this episode we learn how the iconic Brent Oil Field Rigs were decommissioned using a wealth of engineering expertise and some seriously enormous cranes and vessels

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Your Engineering Ideas Revealed! (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 12:20:10 +0000

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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X is for X-Rays (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 18:00:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:50:06 +0000

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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U is for Upcycling (Engineering Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:46:19 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

Fri, 27 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

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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G is for Garments (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

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Q is for Quality (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

Mon, 23 Jan 2023 18:00:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 12:29:46 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 17:03:50 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy - A to Z of Engineering)

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:07:39 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy : A to Z of Engineering)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 10:14:19 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:19:39 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:12:13 +0000

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 Rollercoasters (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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 (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:56:20 +0000

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 Acoustics (Engineer Academy: A to Z of Engineering)

Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:30:00 +0000

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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Sustainable Communities (Techno Mum's World School)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:22:29 +0000

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

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A World of Information (Techno Mum's World School)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:21:58 +0000

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

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Powering the Cloud (Techno Mum's World School)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:21:39 +0000

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

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Feeding the World (Techno Mum's World School)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:20:47 +0000

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

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Welcome to World School (Techno Mum's World School)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:20:31 +0000

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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Communicating with each other (Techno Mum's World School)

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:19:54 +0000

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

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And Who Puts It All Together? (Inside The Radio Station)

Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:39:00 +0000