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!
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Fri, 1 Feb 13
Duration:
14 mins
Scientist Fran Scott explains how to do four simple science demonstrations that will amaze your friends and family ...
Thu, 31 Jan 13
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom join a PE class to investigate the science of sport and exercise.
Wed, 30 Jan 13
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom investigate taste, iron and unusually sticky rice ...
Tue, 29 Jan 13
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom find out about the science of germs and how they can travel from one person to another.
Mon, 28 Jan 13
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom take assembly at a London secondary school to learn all about noisiness ...
Fri, 25 Jan 13
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom on keeping your balance, and the power of bicycle brakes.
Thu, 24 Jan 13
Duration:
13 mins
Making a boat and seeing what floats. Science with Dick and Dom.
Wed, 23 Jan 13
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom make paper planes, and discover what happens to marshmallows under cabin pressure.
Tue, 22 Jan 13
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom rest their reaction times, find out why ice is slippy, and try to protect some crash test eggs.
Mon, 21 Jan 13
Duration:
14 mins
Cotton reel tractors, film canister pistons and getting soaked - with Dick and Dom.
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