How Dangerous: Recent Episodes
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Dick and Dom explore the surprising science that can be found around us. With the help of some young volunteers, they meet scientists who show them a selection of hands-on experiments - which you can try out for yourself at home - revealing new facts about everything from remote controls to bicycle brakes. If youâve ever wanted to know how to charm a worm, what happens when you put marshmallows in the microwave, or why ice is slippy, this is the series for you!
Scientist Fran Scott explains how to do four simple science demonstrations that will amaze your friends and family ...
Dick and Dom find out about the science of germs and how they can travel from one person to another.
Dick and Dom take assembly at a London secondary school to learn all about noisiness ...
Dick and Dom make paper planes, and discover what happens to marshmallows under cabin pressure.
Dick and Dom rest their reaction times, find out why ice is slippy, and try to protect some crash test eggs.
Dick and Dom explore the appliance of science that helps us work and play in the garden.
Dick and Dom go bughunting to discover some of the creatures we share our gardens and parks with.
Make your own planetarium, watch what happens to your eyes in the dark, and what's scientific about a coat hanger? With Dick and Dom.
Dick and Dom clean up with some soapy science: exploring volume, bath bombs and toothpaste.
Dick and Dom do some kitchen science: making ice cream, microwaving marshmallows, and an unusual take on washing-up.
Dick and Dom investigate what makes us float, how to avoid doing a bellyflop, and how to keep things dry underwater.
Dick and Dom find out how to make a compass from scratch, how to look at the Sun safely and why a dip in the lake may not be quite what you expected.
Dick and Dom explore the science of cold weather and how our bodies respond to it. They investigate the insulating power of blubber, and how to warm up from the inside out.
Dick and Dom go under canvas to investigate how science can improve your camping experience. They discover how to work out where to pitch your tent, and how to stay warm and dry.
Dick and Dom investigate the science to be found on a UK beach holiday. What makes the sky blue? Are you likely to encounter any dangerous creatures? And how do you escape from quicksand?
Dick and Dom climb to the top of the Christmas tree to try some hands on science – finding out how fairy lights work, plus an unusual trick with Christmas-themed napkins.
Festive science with Dick and Dom as the boys discover how to make instant ice, and are shown how it’s possible to physically crawl through a Christmas card.
Dick and Dom have their lab coats and Santa hats on as they explore the science of Christmas decorations – today making symmetrical snowflakes,sugary treats, and a chemical reaction which puts out candles.
Dick and Dom are your hosts for a scientific Christmas party – as they find out how to make a ball of tinsel float in the air, why crackers go bang, and have some fun with balloons.
Dick and Dom try out some hands-on Christmas science experiments. They discover why Brussels sprouts taste disgusting, why Santa is like a hard-boiled egg, and do a bit of kitchen chemistry.