In Some People Don't Feel Pain, Paul describes his unique condition. Paul was born with congenital insensitivity to pain, a rare genetic condition that prevents his brain from processing pain sensations. Explore how pain is created in the body, the risks associated with not feeling pain, and the science behind this rare condition. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Understanding Phantom Limb Pain, explore how studying patients with phantom limb pain has advanced our understanding of brain function. Meet Brian, a veteran experiencing phantom limb pain, and Dr. Ramachandran, whose groundbreaking work led to theories on brain malleability. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In What Happens in Your Brain When You Eat Spicy Food, host Harith Iskander explains how capsaicin, the chemical found in hot peppers, affects the brain. When you eat something spicy, capsaicin binds to pain receptors in your tongue, sending a signal to your brain that your mouth is "on fire." In response, your brain activates cooling mechanisms, like making you sweat. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In How Patagonia's Pumas Shape the Wild, host Simon Reeve explores Torres del Paine, a national reserve in Patagonia. His guide explains how pumas play a crucial role in the ecosystem, leaving behind kills like guanacos for other animals like foxes, condors, and armadillos to survive. However, climate change is pushing guanacos out of the wilderness and onto farmland, leading to conflicts as farmers try to protect their livestock from pumas. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Felix the Cat's Spa Day, host Ferne Corrigan takes us along as Felix the station cat goes for a special grooming session! At the groomer, Felix gets her fur carefully shaved to remove any painful knots and tangles, and then enjoys a bubbly bath — her very own spa day! After a gentle blow-dry and brush, Felix is all clean and ready to head back to work at the train station! This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In How Our Bodies React in Extraordinary Situations, host Harith Iskander explores how ordinary humans can do extraordinary things when facing danger. When the body senses a threat, it releases a hormone called adrenaline, which helps us respond quickly and even ignore pain. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Mastering Muay Thai, host Harith Iskander presents the unique training techniques used in Muay Thai, particularly the roundhouse kick. Children start with shin conditioning to build strength, followed by desensitization, where the brain is trained to ignore pain signals during intense training. Learn how these techniques help martial artists develop both physical resilience and mental toughness. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Picasso's Iconic Guernica, host Lily Cole examines the iconic Cubist painting "Guernica," created by Pablo Picasso during World War II. Discover how Picasso's masterpiece reflects the horrors of war, particularly the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica by Nazi forces. Through abstract imagery, Picasso conveyed the anguish and chaos of the conflict. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Crack open your crayons! Follow the steps to draw Bluey:
- Draw a rectangle body and doodle these bits.
- Add the ears, arms, legs, and tail.
- Finish by adding Bluey's markings.
On the next page, use the key to color in a still-life painting. Don't forget to sign your work of art when you're finished. It truly is a masterpiece!
In Some People Don't Feel Pain, Paul describes his unique condition. Paul was born with congenital insensitivity to pain, a rare genetic condition that prevents his brain from processing pain sensations. Explore how pain is created in the body, the risks associated with not feeling pain, and the science behind this rare condition. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Understanding Phantom Limb Pain, explore how studying patients with phantom limb pain has advanced our understanding of brain function. Meet Brian, a veteran experiencing phantom limb pain, and Dr. Ramachandran, whose groundbreaking work led to theories on brain malleability. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In What Happens in Your Brain When You Eat Spicy Food, host Harith Iskander explains how capsaicin, the chemical found in hot peppers, affects the brain. When you eat something spicy, capsaicin binds to pain receptors in your tongue, sending a signal to your brain that your mouth is "on fire." In response, your brain activates cooling mechanisms, like making you sweat. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In How Patagonia's Pumas Shape the Wild, host Simon Reeve explores Torres del Paine, a national reserve in Patagonia. His guide explains how pumas play a crucial role in the ecosystem, leaving behind kills like guanacos for other animals like foxes, condors, and armadillos to survive. However, climate change is pushing guanacos out of the wilderness and onto farmland, leading to conflicts as farmers try to protect their livestock from pumas. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Wilderness With Simon Reeve, an epic adventure into the heart of Earth’s last great wild areas, where nature is at its most beautiful and fragile.
In Felix the Cat's Spa Day, host Ferne Corrigan takes us along as Felix the station cat goes for a special grooming session! At the groomer, Felix gets her fur carefully shaved to remove any painful knots and tangles, and then enjoys a bubbly bath — her very own spa day! After a gentle blow-dry and brush, Felix is all clean and ready to head back to work at the train station! This video is excerpted from BBC’s My Pet and Me, a children’s show that introduces kids to the rewards and responsibilities involved when having a pet.
In How Our Bodies React in Extraordinary Situations, host Harith Iskander explores how ordinary humans can do extraordinary things when facing danger. When the body senses a threat, it releases a hormone called adrenaline, which helps us respond quickly and even ignore pain. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Mastering Muay Thai, host Harith Iskander presents the unique training techniques used in Muay Thai, particularly the roundhouse kick. Children start with shin conditioning to build strength, followed by desensitization, where the brain is trained to ignore pain signals during intense training. Learn how these techniques help martial artists develop both physical resilience and mental toughness. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Got Science?, a science magazine series that explores and explains science in everyday life.
In Picasso's Iconic Guernica, host Lily Cole examines the iconic Cubist painting "Guernica," created by Pablo Picasso during World War II. Discover how Picasso's masterpiece reflects the horrors of war, particularly the bombing of the Spanish town of Guernica by Nazi forces. Through abstract imagery, Picasso conveyed the anguish and chaos of the conflict. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Icons: The Greatest Person of the 20th Century, a documentary series celebrating the achievements of the most influential figures of the era.
Crack open your crayons! Follow the steps to draw Bluey:
- Draw a rectangle body and doodle these bits.
- Add the ears, arms, legs, and tail.
- Finish by adding Bluey's markings.
On the next page, use the key to color in a still-life painting. Don't forget to sign your work of art when you're finished. It truly is a masterpiece!