Plastics are made from natural materials such as wood, coal and oil. They can also be changed into synthetic materials with different properties. Plastic can be thin and transparent or thick and ...

A compilation of clips set to background music and based on the theme of solids, liquids and gases. It includes ice, steam, clouds, exhaust fumes, flour, molten glass, steam produced by a train, a ...

An exploration of one of the great mysteries of our time - why did the first of the Three Little Pigs choose to build a house from straw? The first little pig apparently carried out a fair test by ...

We see different examples of the materials used to make bridges, including stone, cast iron, brick and steel. Using plastic is a good idea; it is light, easy to build from, doesn’t need cranes, and ...

An animation of the story of Cinderella. The Fairy Godmother is trying to decide on the best material to make shoes from. She considers fair testing and keeps the three materials the same size. She ...

Grant Stott takes a look at the invention of tarmac. Roads used to be made from clay, earth or chalk, but these materials were very messy. John McAdam thought it would be easier if the roads were ...

Sichuan pepper is sold as whole berries or a ground powder. Try to buy the freshest berries you can, as they quickly lose their pungency.

Professor Richard Fortey investigates the reproductive cycle of crabs. The moulting process is where the female sheds her exoskeleton by releasing enzymes that digest the shell and then, through ...

Jenny Jones, member of Adel Parish Church, shares her Journey of Faith story.

Jo Good with late night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.

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Jo Good with late night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.