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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.