Mysteries from the world of science unravelled with spectacular demonstrations!
Space Debris

Find out how a teeny tiny piece of space debris can cause a lot of damage!

Shown 24 September 2001


Bed of Nails

Find out how spreading her weight enables Fearne to lie down on this bed of nails without being spiked!

Eek!

Shown 1 October 2001


Cryogenics

Liquid nitrogen is strong stuff - find out how!

Shown 8 October 2001


Tightrope Walk

How can you walk a tightrope without falling off?

Shown 15 October 2001


Digestion

How energy comes from food, through the process of digestion!

Shown 22 October 2001


Hunted Monkey

Find out what not to do if you're a monkey hanging from a tree, with a hunter pointing his gun at you!

Shown 29 October 2001


Golden Ratio

Find out about the golden ratio and the significance of 1.6!

Shown 5 November 2001


Helium

Why does helium make a voice go high?

Shown 12 November 2001


Hailstones

Just exactly what are hailstones? How are they made? All the answers...

Shown 19 November 2001


Goose Bumps

Just what does the human body have in common with a barking dog and a wet chicken?

Shown 26 November 2001


Optical Illusions

Scramble your brain with some optical illusions.

You'll find that seeing isn't always believing!

Shown 3 December 2001


Meteorites

Find out how you can find something from outer space in your own back garden!

Shown 10 December 2001


Tornado

What a way to finish the first series - a tornado in the studio!

Shown 17 December 2001


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