In What Geese Can Teach Us About Badminton, host Harith Iskander explores the fascinating science behind the creation of shuttlecocks used in badminton. Did you know that only feathers from the left wings of geese are used to make shuttlecocks? These feathers are important because they spin clockwise, which helps the shuttlecock fly smoothly. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Snow Geese in the Arctic Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough looks at geese, who fly the entire length of North America to reach the Arctic. Learn how the Arctic tundra is ideal for snow geese during the summer because grass grows vigorously. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.
In What Geese Can Teach Us About Badminton, host Harith Iskander explores the fascinating science behind the creation of shuttlecocks used in badminton. Did you know that only feathers from the left wings of geese are used to make shuttlecocks? These feathers are important because they spin clockwise, which helps the shuttlecock fly smoothly. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Snow Geese in the Arctic Tundra, narrator Sir David Attenborough looks at geese, who fly the entire length of North America to reach the Arctic. Learn how the Arctic tundra is ideal for snow geese during the summer because grass grows vigorously. This video is excerpted from BBC's Planet Earth, a breathtaking documentary series that highlights the natural wonders of our planet.