Edible Cutlery
AdultsEnvironmentGlobal WarmingHealth...India is one of the world's largest consumers of disposable plastic cutlery, which has the makings of a huge health and environmental crisis written all over it.
Is radiation dangerous?
AdultsHealthScienceWhen we hear the word radiation, it's tempting to picture huge explosions and frightening mutations. But that's not the full story - radiation also applies to rainbows and a doctor examining an X-ray. So what is it, really, and how much should we worry about its effects? Matt Anticole describes the different types of radiation.
Aubergine Daal & Homemade Chapattis
AdultsCreativityFoodCooking...Enjoy a really easy and delicious meat-free feast with this spicy aubergine daal & homemade chapatti recipe. A simple split pea daal served with oven roasted curried vegetables and finished with a spicy chilli oil scooped up in a light wholemeal chapatti. The perfect easy feast to satisfy the very hungriest in your clan.
A simple way to break a bad habit | Judson Brewer
AdultsLifePsychologyAddiction...Can we break bad habits by being more curious about them? Psychiatrist Judson Brewer studies the relationship between mindfulness and addiction - from smoking to overeating to all those other things we do even though we know they're bad for us. Learn more about the mechanism of habit development and discover a simple but profound tactic that might help you beat your next urge to smoke, snack or check a text while driving.
Oven-Fried Chicken | Jamie Oliver
AdultsCreativityFoodCooking...This southern style crispy chicken has all the hallmarks of a fast food treat but with fewer calories and a lot less fat. Instead of deep frying Jamie oven bakes the chicken creating the perfect crispy coating with rosemary spiked breadcrumbs. Served alongside sticky sweet potato wedges, chargrilled sweetcorn and a rainbow slaw this fast food feast is a sure fire winner.
The benefits of a good night's sleep
AdultsHealthNeuroscienceScienceIt's 4am, and the big test is in 8 hours. You've been studying for days, but you still don't feel ready. Should you drink another cup of coffee and spend the next few hours cramming? Or should you go to sleep? Shai Marcu defends the latter option, showing how sleep restructures your brain in a way that's crucial for how our memory works.
Healthy Chicken & Vegetable Soup
AdultsCreativityFoodHealth...Rumoured to have cured a youthful KerryAnn, this healthy chicken & veg soup should be a staple of your repetoir in the kitchen. It's a crowd pleaser across the whole family and packs in those veggies without the kids even really noticing, so everyone is a winner! Delicious.
Healthy Chicken Caesar Salad | Jamie Oliver
AdultsFoodCreativityHealth...Jamie's chicken caesar salad is lighter, fresher and half the calories of a regular caesar salad while still high on flavour. Replacing the mayo sauce with a quality yogurt dressing slashes the saturated fat content and using skinless chicken breasts sprinkled with rosemary keeps the dish lean. Finish with a grating of parmesan and tuck in.
Upcoming: Ruggie - The Worlds Best Alarm Clock
AdultsHealthSelfTechnology...Humans will never stop inventing new ways to actually get people out of bed.
Healthy Black Bean Soup
AdultsFoodCreativityHealth...Kick-start a healthy new year with Jamie's spicy and colourful Black Bean Soup recipe inspired by his recent travels to Costa Rica. Black beans have the highest protein content so not only is this dish delicious it's good for you too. The chilli and herbs add a beautiful depth of flavour while the eggs softly poached in the soup add a creaminess and a vibrant colour. Serve with a fresh salsa and tortillas. Filling, tasty and full of sunshine.
The 10,000 Calorie Sumo Wrestler Diet: FUEL
AdultsFoodHealthWorld...MUNCHIES introduces FUEL, a new series dedicated to the high performance diets of athletes. We follow Byamba, current world sumo champion, through his average day of consuming 10,000 calories. In and out of the dojo, Byamba shows us how to shop, cook, and eat chankonabe- a Japanese stew eaten by sumo wrestlers to pack on the pounds. Itadakimasu!
Bionic Leg Closely Mimics Natural Body Movements
AdultsHealthBiotechnologyTechnologyMIT Media Lab's Hugh Herr explains how he looks to nature when developing new bionic appendages. The amputee and avid rock climber discusses how his biomechatronics division is pioneering the technologies that aim to augment human physical capabilities.
Healthy Jam Jar Salads
AdultsFoodCreativityHealthFor a quick and portable healthy lunch on the go, get creative with Jamie's Jam Jar Salad principle. Perfect for using up leftovers and getting a perfectly balanced meal every day and this British inspired example comes in at under 600 calories! Plump pearl barley, succulent beef, watercress and apple in a horseradish dressing - this salad offers deliciousness with every bite.