Dick and Dom explore the surprising science that can be found around us. With the help of some young volunteers, they meet scientists who show them a selection of hands-on experiments - which you can try out for yourself at home - revealing new facts about everything from remote controls to bicycle brakes. If youa??ve ever wanted to know how to charm a worm, what happens when you put marshmallows in the microwave, or why ice is slippy, this is the series for you!
All episodes (31)
1 Feb 13 School - Science tricks
Duration:
14 mins
Scientist Fran Scott explains how to do four simple science demonstrations that will amaze your friends and family ...
31 Jan 13 School - PE
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom join a PE class to investigate the science of sport and exercise.
30 Jan 13 School - Food
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom investigate taste, iron and unusually sticky rice ...
29 Jan 13 School - Bugs
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom find out about the science of germs and how they can travel from one person to another.
28 Jan 13 School - The Science of Sound
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom take assembly at a London secondary school to learn all about noisiness ...
25 Jan 13 Journey - Under Your Own Steam
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom on keeping your balance, and the power of bicycle brakes.
24 Jan 13 Journey - On the Water
Duration:
13 mins
Making a boat and seeing what floats. Science with Dick and Dom.
23 Jan 13 Journey - In the Air
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom make paper planes, and discover what happens to marshmallows under cabin pressure.
22 Jan 13 Journey - Staying Safe
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom rest their reaction times, find out why ice is slippy, and try to protect some crash test eggs.
21 Jan 13 Journey - Moving On
Duration:
14 mins
Cotton reel tractors, film canister pistons and getting soaked - with Dick and Dom.
18 Jan 13 Garden - Weather
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom learn more about the weather and how it affects gardeners.
17 Jan 13 Garden - Swings and Tools
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom explore the appliance of science that helps us work and play in the garden.
16 Jan 13 Garden - Wildlife
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom go bughunting to discover some of the creatures we share our gardens and parks with.
15 Jan 13 Garden - Plants
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom investigate the secret world of plants and how they grow.
14 Jan 13 Garden - Soil
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom have a go at worm-charming and find out more about garden soil.
11 Jan 13 House - Bedroom
Duration:
13 mins
Make your own planetarium, watch what happens to your eyes in the dark, and what's scientific about a coat hanger? With Dick and Dom.
10 Jan 13 House - Bathroom
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom clean up with some soapy science: exploring volume, bath bombs and toothpaste.
09 Jan 13 House - Hall and stairs
Duration:
13 mins
Hands-on science on the stairs with Dick and Dom.
08 Jan 13 House - Living Room
Duration:
14 mins
Sofa science with Dick and Dom: remote controls, optical illusions and couch potatoes.
07 Jan 13 House - Kitchen
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom do some kitchen science: making ice cream, microwaving marshmallows, and an unusual take on washing-up.
04 Jan 13 Holiday - Swimming
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom investigate what makes us float, how to avoid doing a bellyflop, and how to keep things dry underwater.
04 Jan 13 Holiday - Outdoors Holidays
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom find out how to make a compass from scratch, how to look at the Sun safely and why a dip in the lake may not be quite what you expected.
03 Jan 13 Holiday - Winter Holidays
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom explore the science of cold weather and how our bodies respond to it. They investigate the insulating power of blubber, and how to warm up from the inside out.
02 Jan 13 Holiday - Camping
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom go under canvas to investigate how science can improve your camping experience. They discover how to work out where to pitch your tent, and how to stay warm and dry.
01 Jan 13 Holiday - The Beach
Duration:
15 mins
Dick and Dom investigate the science to be found on a UK beach holiday. What makes the sky blue? Are you likely to encounter any dangerous creatures? And how do you escape from quicksand?
28 Dec 12 Christmas - Experimentin' Around the Tree
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom climb to the top of the Christmas tree to try some hands on science – finding out how fairy lights work, plus an unusual trick with Christmas-themed napkins.
27 Dec 12 Christmas - Seasonal Science
Duration:
14 mins
Festive science with Dick and Dom as the boys discover how to make instant ice, and are shown how ita??s possible to physically crawl through a Christmas card.
26 Dec 12: Christmas - Decorations
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom have their lab coats and Santa hats on as they explore the science of Christmas decorations – today making symmetrical snowflakes,sugary treats, and a chemical reaction which puts out candles.
25 Dec 12: Christmas - Party
Duration:
13 mins
Dick and Dom are your hosts for a scientific Christmas party – as they find out how to make a ball of tinsel float in the air, why crackers go bang, and have some fun with balloons.
24 Dec 12 Christmas - Food
Duration:
14 mins
Dick and Dom try out some hands-on Christmas science experiments. They discover why Brussels sprouts taste disgusting, why Santa is like a hard-boiled egg, and do a bit of kitchen chemistry.
Welcome
Duration:
1 min
Welcome to the new How Dangerous series.3
