How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
Youth Science
Explore how oysters use calcium carbonate to create pearls, and how this chemical compound creates a vast array of other materials.
The Robot Boot That Learns As You Walk
Youth Science
Exoskeletons, devices designed to augment and enhance mobility, are fast becoming a reality, thanks to an explosion in research in recent years.
The Future Of Diabetes
Youth Science
Diabetes poses a huge burden on families and healthcare systems - even with access to cutting-edge technology.
Catching A Human With A Giant Glue Trap
Youth Science
The group try to run through a human-sized roach motel that features a giant glue trap!
Are Hurricanes Getting Stronger?
Youth Science
Although we’ll never see a Category 6 hurricane, data does show that more hurricanes are becoming more severe.
Lost Badger Cub
Youth Science
After being led astray by curiosity, this little badger has to use its extraordinary smell to find its way home again.
The Tree That Changed The World
Youth Science
In Singapore, 1842, Dr William Montgomerie was shown a strange latex by his gardener.
Earth From Space: Mackenzie River
Youth Science
The Copernicus Sentinel-1 mission takes us over the Mackenzie River, a major river system in the Canadian boreal forest.
Defying Gravity: Levitating A Car
Youth Science
Allie, Cannan, and Jesse set out to see if the humble Slinky toy actually hovered when dropped from a height.
Everything Revolves Around You
Youth Science
Sabrina talks to us about how these things work and why we don't need to worry about the moon colliding with us.
How Highlighter Pens Are Made
Youth Science
Learn all about how highlighter pens are made!
How Rollercoasters Affect Your Body
Youth Science
Brian D. Avery investigates what rollercoasters are doing to your body and how they’ve managed to get scarier and safer at the same time.
3D Printing With Drones
Youth Science
Researchers have mounted 3D printers onto drones with the aim of creating swarms of robots that could 3D print entire buildings.
Why Do We Sweat?
Youth Science
John Murnan explores the science behind sweat.
This Plant Spontaneously Combusts
Youth Science
David Attenborough ventures into Kew Gardens and unearths the shocking story of a plant that, at the right temperature, can spontaneously combust!
Solar Eclipse 101
Youth Science
Learn more about how solar eclipses happen, the four types of eclipses, and how to view the sun safely if you're within the path of totality.
What Is Algae?
Youth Science
What exactly is algae and what are the different types of algae?