Our bodies are incredible, fascinating machines, which have been honed over many years to do some of the wonderful things we’re capable of as human beings. But how do they really work? Join us, as we get under the skin of the human body. Explore your inner engine – the heart – and how it works day and night to keep you alive. Look at how your body grows and develops as you get older and take a fantastic journey through your digestive system. Discover the secrets behind your brilliant brain and how it helps you think, feel and learn. And find out all about your emotions and how your body reacts to how you’re feeling. We also bring you the answers to a host of weird and wonderful questions about the human body, such as: Why do we bleed? What’s inside teeth? Why do people cry? And most important of all: Why do some farts smell?! So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to discover everything you ever wanted to know about your body and the many amazing things it’s capable of.
Welcome
YOUR BODY • Get under the skin of your body to learn all about your heart, growing muscles, digestive system, blood, and much more
BIGGER STRONGER SMARTER • A weird and wonderful guide to growing up.
Why are some people faster than others? • Discover the secrets behind super-speed.
MEET YOUR ANCESTORS! • Exploring the amazing evolutionary story of an animal we know very well – humans.
HANG ON TIGHT
YOUR INNER ENGINE • Find out about the mighty machine that is your heart – the powerful organ that works day and night to keep you alive.
How does my heart beat? • Find out more about the incredible organ that keeps your blood pumping.
Why is blood red? • Discover the very important reason why your blood runs ruby-red.
Why do we bleed? • Find out where blood comes from and how your body can heal itself.
What are blood types? • Let’s get to know the red fluid flowing in your body.
BODYSLAM!
NOT ALL SUPERHEROES WEAR CAPES • Science presenter Greg Foot goes on the trail of ordinary people with exceptional abilities.
EVOLUTION RULES OK • Have you ever found anything easy the first time you tried it? You may be benefiting from a natural superpower that makes living things change over time: evolution. Your genes give you an in-born advantage.
HOW TO BE A SUPER HUMAN • Some people aren’t born with innate natural abilities – they work hard to train their bodies to do remarkable things. It’s all about practice, practice, practice.
Why do our feet stink? • Discover what’s behind the whiff when we take off our shoes and socks.
Why are people allergic to things? • Find out why your body is sensitive to some substances.
TOCK TICK! YOUR INTERNAL CLOCK • From sleeping and pooing to learning and eating, your biological clock keeps your body ticking.
Why do some farts smell and some feel hot? • Explore the fascinating world of bottom burps.
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT • Stevie Derrick investigates the limits of human endurance and meets the people who push their bodies to the extreme.
What is inside teeth? • Find out what makes your gnashers super strong.
THE FANTASTIC JOURNEY • JD Savage dares you to join your dinner on a rollercoaster ride from bite to bum. Buckle up for a wild ride – if you have the stomach for it!
YOUR MIND • Uncover the secrets behind your brain and how you think, feel, learn, and much more besides
YOUR BRILLIANT BRAIN • Discover the secrets behind how you think, feel and learn.
What is brain freeze? • Find out why licking an ice cream or slurping a slushie can be very painful.
WHIZZ KIDS • Claire Karwowski asks what makes people tick and if there is a secret to being...