In Spicy Food: What Happens in Your Brain, 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 Felix’s Spa Day: A Purr-fect Day of Grooming, 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 Superhuman Potential: 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: Conditioning and Brain Training for Powerful Kicks, 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: 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.
In Who Were the Sogdians?, Joanna Lumley uncovers the long-forgotten Sogdian civilization, which thrived between the fourth and eighth centuries in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The Sogdians, known for their pivotal role in trade, formed merchant communities along the Silk Road, connecting distant cultures. Recent archaeological discoveries, including fresco paintings and evidence of cranial deformation, shed light on their culture and practices. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Woolly Wonders: All About Dorset Sheep!, host Ferne Corrigan introduces the world of Dorset sheep and how they’re cared for on a farm. Dorset sheep come in two types — Dorset Horns with curly horns and Polled Dorsets without horns. Watch as one sheep enjoys a refreshing bath, and how farmers use painted spots to track how many babies each sheep will have! Learn how a sheep’s wool, or fleece, is sheared each year to keep them cool and can be spun into cozy clothing for people. 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.
How ya goin'? This page is for making your very own Bluey. All you need is a cereal box, paint, glue, and this Make Your Own Bluey template.
Crack open your crayons! Follow the steps to draw Bluey and use the key to color in a still-life painting.
In Spicy Food: What Happens in Your Brain, 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 Felix’s Spa Day: A Purr-fect Day of Grooming, 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 Superhuman Potential: 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: Conditioning and Brain Training for Powerful Kicks, 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: 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.
In Who Were the Sogdians?, Joanna Lumley uncovers the long-forgotten Sogdian civilization, which thrived between the fourth and eighth centuries in what is now Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. The Sogdians, known for their pivotal role in trade, formed merchant communities along the Silk Road, connecting distant cultures. Recent archaeological discoveries, including fresco paintings and evidence of cranial deformation, shed light on their culture and practices. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Joanna Lumley’s Silk Road Adventure, a documentary series uncovering the rich history and cultural treasures of the Silk Road.
In Woolly Wonders: All About Dorset Sheep!, host Ferne Corrigan introduces the world of Dorset sheep and how they’re cared for on a farm. Dorset sheep come in two types — Dorset Horns with curly horns and Polled Dorsets without horns. Watch as one sheep enjoys a refreshing bath, and how farmers use painted spots to track how many babies each sheep will have! Learn how a sheep’s wool, or fleece, is sheared each year to keep them cool and can be spun into cozy clothing for people. 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.
How ya goin'? This page is for making your very own Bluey. All you need is a cereal box, paint, glue, and this Make Your Own Bluey template.
Crack open your crayons! Follow the steps to draw Bluey and use the key to color in a still-life painting.