California Innovation Nation
California is one of the most progressive places on earth and has always started conversations about the big questions in society.
California is one of the most progressive places on earth and has always started conversations about the big questions in society.
This episode is all about California's spirit of innovation – where does it come from and what drives it? We consider how many of California's major brands, companies & innovators started off in garages – from Disney to Amazon.
Lord Prescott visits Whitaker's chocolate factory to explore large-scale chocolate making, from factory lines to expert tasting and the company's rich history. He then heads to HECK! Sausages in North Yorkshire, where he attempts to create his own custom recipe—the Hull banger.
Ultimate is a game more commonly known as Frisbee, we'll take a look at one of the world's most used medications, Asprin as well as the Cello, Tattoo's, Tea, Thanksgiving and Recycling.
Find out more about yacht's, the seasons and sushi, plus explore the martial art of Taekwondo. Take a look at the devastation left in the wake of a Tsunami, and the playful and eerie sounds of a Violin.
What is milk? What is the Moon made of? How are Pencil's made? Plus Roller Coasters, Rulers, Sail Boats, Snakes and more in this episode of More Curious
Be more curious about the science of fossils and explore what's on offer at the modern and popular gyms. What exactly is Induction Cooking and what do Karate, and Kick Boxing have in common?
Find our about chopsticks, coffee, coins, cooking and cotton, in this exciting episode that also explores the various Dinosaurs and what it's like to feel and prepare for an Earthquake
Take a ride through the history of the roller skate, explore the ancient art of baking, and find out more about the versatile Bamboo plant and it's many uses' from medicine to musical instruments.
Watch the first part of a feature on the second award ceremony for sustainability projects that can change the world.
Go on a journey through the sounds of the most iconic Porsche engines.
The First World War led to a number of astounding war factories, which laid the foundations and paved the way for modern factories of today.
Long before Henry Ford, Samuel Colt is the true father of mass production. Ironically, it was the inadequacy of Soviet factory production which made the AK47 so effective.
Virgin Hyperloop is a train that runs inside a steel tunnel. This revolutionary new vehicle floats along the track using magnetic levitation and glides at airline speeds.
Worldwide, depression afflicts more than 300 million people, making it the leading global cause of disability. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years. Now there may be a new tool in fighting that depression.,
In a world where nothing is what it seems, let's take a look at the depth perception of 3D visuals and discover the Van de Graaff generator. Have you heard of overtone singing, we'll explain this and more in Rethink.,
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we'll introduce you to Tilt Shift Photography, Night Hag syndrome and tightrope walking. Plus explore this weeks featured rethinker and tightrope walker Maria Spelterini.,
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we'll discuss the animation technique of Rotoscoping, take another look at card tricks, the history of juggling and the popularity of the Smart phone.,
In a world where nothing is what it seems, let's play games with colour changing milk. Learn about chroma keys in video editing and do some mental math gymnastics. We'll also explore the Leidenfrost effect and take a look at rethinker Linwood G Dunn.,
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we explore tricks using sleight of hand. Play games with a water bottle, take a look at the Dunning Kruger effect and answer the question Is a telescope a time machine?,