Video of the Day
-
Explained: how the vaccine works
On Tuesday, Margaret Keenan became the first person to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. Discover the science behind the new virus vaccines that were developed in record time.
-
The economics of Lego
Lego blocks are simple to make, simple to use – and last for decades. But despite its ingenious design, Lego has not always had success. Discover the economics of one of the world’s largest toy...
-
How social media messes with emotions
Has the digital age changed the way we express ourselves? Delve into the psychology of social media and discover how it might be changing the way you react to the world around you.
-
David Beckham: ‘Malaria must die’
In a new campaign for action against malaria, experts have used AI to age the 45-year-old former England player so he appears 70. Watch as he travels to the future to witness the end of the...
-
How to send a rocket to Mars
How do you get a rocket into space? On previous missions, scientists have used hydrogen. But now, SpaceX is developing a fuel that could push the limits of space travel further than ever before.
-
How to live without a star
The night sky seems peaceful, but stars are soaring through the galaxy at incredible speed. If one entered the solar system, it could throw our planet off course – with disastrous consequences.
-
Why is pneumonia so dangerous?
Every time you breathe, air travels into the lungs where a crucial exchange of oxygen and CO2 takes place. But what happens when infection interrupts that exchange – and how does your body fight...
-
The rise of the ancient mammals
Sixty-six million years ago, a meteorite larger than Mount Everest slammed into Earth, wiping out 75% of species. What happened next? Discover the technology revealing how life returned to our...
-
The colour that used to be invisible
Greece is famous for its blue skies and seas. It has stunning blue rooftops – and even a blue flag. But the Ancient Greeks may never have seen the colour. Uncover the science behind language and...
-
Spying gadgets that changed history
Cold War Moscow: surveillance, suspicion and secrets. Everybody watched everybody. Delve into the history of disguise, and learn about some of the gadgets used by the CIA to elude discovery.
-
The bridges helping lions hack city life
LA is known as a home for the stars. But it has more unlikely residents: mountain lions. Discover how these predators are threatened by human activity – and the wildlife bridges offering them a...
-
Which shopping bag should you use?
It may seem obvious that single-use plastic bags are a bad idea. But what should we use as an alternative? Explore the impact of three types of bags to find out how they’re made, used and...
-
A brief history of teeth
How many teeth do humans have? Delve into this cultural history of teeth that will tell you all you need to know – from brushing with twigs, to teeth whitening and the search for the perfect...
-
The kite that changed history
Most people have heard of Benjamin Franklin and his kite. But few know the full story. Discover the tale of how one person’s quest for scientific knowledge altered the direction of history.
-
The rise of superbugs
The year is 2050. Drug resistant infections kill 10 million people a year. Even small cuts can be fatal. Is this just a projection? Travel through time to see the history – and future – of...