In The Science Behind Durian Fruit, host Harith Iskander celebrates a most unusual food. Known across South East Asia as the “king of fruits,” the durian is celebrated for its unique taste and nutritional benefits — though it’s also famous for its powerful smell! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Climate Change and the Production of Rice, see how increasing global temperatures have contributed to climate change, which has been detrimental to agriculture, particularly rice production. Billions of people rely on rice as a primary food and source of income, but it is increasingly threatened by crop failure, unpredictable weather events, and a decrease in its nutritional value. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
Dive into this curated playlist of clips from Got Science?, the BBC’s magazine-style series that unpacks the science behind everyday life. From why we melt at baby animals to how dogs understand us, each episode reveals the surprising biology and behavior shaping our world. Students can explore questions like why flies are nearly impossible to catch and why bedbugs are so tough to defeat. Every video includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and more to spark curiosity and critical thinking in middle and high school classrooms.
Explore the five senses like never before! Dive into 10 fascinating BBC videos from shows like Got Science? and Secrets of Skin that uncover the amazing science behind how we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Students will discover why food tastes different on an airplane, how smell involves more than just the nose, why our eyes make emotional tears, how sound can change flavor, and how fingertips and smell receptors send powerful signals to the brain. It’s a fun, surprising look at the hidden connections between the brain and our everyday experiences.
The article "6 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed" from BBC's Science Focus discusses foods that are often perceived as healthy but are actually highly processed.
In Exploring Umami and the Science of MSG, host Harith Iskander explores the savory taste known as umami, first discovered by Professor Ikeda in 1909. He isolated glutamate and combined it with salt and water to create monosodium glutamate (MSG). While MSG was once thought to cause negative side effects, scientific investigations have since disproven these claims. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Grazing on Grains, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers come upon a field that is filled with flax, a grass that we can eat. Join them as the Ramblers try bread made from flaxseed and learn about other grasses that people and animals can eat. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
A new study looks at the impact of calorie labeling in major restaurant chains. Some customers have found it helpful when trying to lose weight, but others, particularly those who have struggled with eating disorders, have worked hard to see food as much more than a metric. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
The article "Eating Insects Is Good for Your Gut" from BBC's Science Focus reveals the findings of a clinical trial that shows that eating insects can increase beneficial gut bacteria and reduce inflammation, offering potential health benefits beyond their nutritional value.
In Desert Pangolins' Quest for Food, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how pangolins find nutritious food in the harsh, dry environment of the desert. They use their keen sense of smell to locate termite nests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Highlands of Guatemala’s Climate Struggles, host Simon Reeve is in the Highlands of Guatemala, where climate change, failing crops, and severe water shortages are making life incredibly hard for farmers and families. Simon meets Joanna, a nutritionist who explains how 10% of the population might try to migrate to the United States in the next decade, risking their lives to escape impossible conditions and revealing the harsh realities of survival in these remote villages. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.
In The Science Behind Durian Fruit, host Harith Iskander celebrates a most unusual food. Known across South East Asia as the “king of fruits,” the durian is celebrated for its unique taste and nutritional benefits — though it’s also famous for its powerful smell! This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Climate Change and the Production of Rice, see how increasing global temperatures have contributed to climate change, which has been detrimental to agriculture, particularly rice production. Billions of people rely on rice as a primary food and source of income, but it is increasingly threatened by crop failure, unpredictable weather events, and a decrease in its nutritional value. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Climate Change — The Facts, a documentary that delves into the science of climate change and its far-reaching consequences.
Dive into this curated playlist of clips from Got Science?, the BBC’s magazine-style series that unpacks the science behind everyday life. From why we melt at baby animals to how dogs understand us, each episode reveals the surprising biology and behavior shaping our world. Students can explore questions like why flies are nearly impossible to catch and why bedbugs are so tough to defeat. Every video includes discussion questions, writing prompts, and more to spark curiosity and critical thinking in middle and high school classrooms.
Explore the five senses like never before! Dive into 10 fascinating BBC videos from shows like Got Science? and Secrets of Skin that uncover the amazing science behind how we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. Students will discover why food tastes different on an airplane, how smell involves more than just the nose, why our eyes make emotional tears, how sound can change flavor, and how fingertips and smell receptors send powerful signals to the brain. It’s a fun, surprising look at the hidden connections between the brain and our everyday experiences.
The article "6 'Healthy' Foods That Are Actually Ultra-Processed" from BBC's Science Focus discusses foods that are often perceived as healthy but are actually highly processed.
In Exploring Umami and the Science of MSG, host Harith Iskander explores the savory taste known as umami, first discovered by Professor Ikeda in 1909. He isolated glutamate and combined it with salt and water to create monosodium glutamate (MSG). While MSG was once thought to cause negative side effects, scientific investigations have since disproven these claims. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Grazing on Grains, Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers come upon a field that is filled with flax, a grass that we can eat. Join them as the Ramblers try bread made from flaxseed and learn about other grasses that people and animals can eat. This video is excerpted from BBC's Ranger Hamza’s Eco Quest, a nature exploration show in which Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers go on quests to discover nature’s wonders and the important role they play in our environment.
A new study looks at the impact of calorie labeling in major restaurant chains. Some customers have found it helpful when trying to lose weight, but others, particularly those who have struggled with eating disorders, have worked hard to see food as much more than a metric. This video is excerpted from BBC News.
The article "Eating Insects Is Good for Your Gut" from BBC's Science Focus reveals the findings of a clinical trial that shows that eating insects can increase beneficial gut bacteria and reduce inflammation, offering potential health benefits beyond their nutritional value.
In Desert Pangolins' Quest for Food, narrator Sir David Attenborough reveals how pangolins find nutritious food in the harsh, dry environment of the desert. They use their keen sense of smell to locate termite nests. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Seven Worlds, One Planet, a series featuring remarkable animal behavior from all seven continents.
In The Highlands of Guatemala’s Climate Struggles, host Simon Reeve is in the Highlands of Guatemala, where climate change, failing crops, and severe water shortages are making life incredibly hard for farmers and families. Simon meets Joanna, a nutritionist who explains how 10% of the population might try to migrate to the United States in the next decade, risking their lives to escape impossible conditions and revealing the harsh realities of survival in these remote villages. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Americas With Simon Reeve, in which Simon Reeve explores the landscapes, cultures, and wildlife of North and South America.