Episode 6

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Bang Goes the Theory, Series 4 Episode 6 of 8

Duration: 30 minutes

In the latest episode of the science series, Liz looks at the controversial science of genetically modified crops in Hawaii. Dallas tries to remedy Jem's dust allergy by making him eat worms. And Dr Yan tries to shatter a glass by playing the violin. The programme is co-produced with the Open University. For more ways to put science to the test, go to www.bbc.co.uk/bang and follow the links to The Open University.

  • GM CROPS

    GM CROPS

    Liz finds out about the genetically modified papaya crops in Hawaii.

  • The Shepard Tone audio illusion

    The Shepard Tone audio illusion

    Dr Yan and music expert Dr Robert Samuels listen carefully to a strange sound illusion called the Shepard Tone. Find out why it makes us all hear things that aren't happening.

    Watch, listen and learn: Dr Yan investigates the Shepard Tone

  • MUCKING AROUND

    MUCKING AROUND

    The glamour of television - Dallas films at a farm for an item on hygiene.

Credits

Series Producer
Paul King
Series Editor
Dermot Caulfield
Presenter
Dallas Campbell
Presenter
Liz Bonnin
Presenter
Yan Wong
Presenter
Jem Stansfield

Broadcasts

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The Open University

Bang Goes the Theory

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