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An episode dedicated to our wet nosed, floppy eared companions, where Richard sniffs out the scientific explanations behind canine calamities and doggy disasters. Man’s best friend but their own worst enemy!
What is it about a cat’s leap that leaves humans for dust? Richard shows us the only way he can, through videos of cute kittens doing amazing things …and humans doing what they do best… putting the ‘stupid’ in science!
We travel the globe in search of all creatures great and small, to find out if they’re intellectual beasts or they’re just as daft as we are! It’s a wild scientific safari.
Ho Ho Ho oh no! The things we do to ourselves in the festive season is just downright silly, harmful and idiotic… but also hilarious! Richard shows us with science how to escape the festive season without a bruise or broken bone in sight!
In this episode we learn how to life a space shuttle, what bridges and planes have in common, and why brakes are so important.
In this episode we learn how to build a trebuchet, what keeps a crane upright, and the marvels of hydraulics.
We went to the fringe of the Science of Stupid universe to show what happens when these adrenaline junkies engage in acts of death defying logic.
Glide through the winter wonderland of skiing and graceful ice skating to reveal what happens when you ignore the cold hard science.
Flight seems to be the ultimate dream for humans, but lacking vital body parts like wings, means that when attempting to conquer the sky our researchers find it impossible to pass with flying colors.
A look at the science behind some of our metropolitan wonders, like escalators and cranes, and the unscientific ways our researchers sometimes use them.
Between endless sky and natural wonders, the great outdoors is full of beauty. Except when you ignore the science, then it is full of pain, as the free spirits in these videos prove.
Twenty-two players, two goals, and one ball: football, or soccer, is a truly international sport. We've picked a team of researchers to demonstrate that science can improve anyone's game.
Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when weightlifting, shooting guns or jumping over cars.
Learn just how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while riding a unicycle, running on a treadmill – or jumping off a roof.
Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when pole dancing, using a pogo stick and cutting down a tree.
Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.
Science experts reveal exactly how and why adventure can turn into misadventure.
Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break dancing and swinging on ropes.
Richard Hammond explores the painful potential of knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.
Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of karate kicks, urban-biking bunny hops and snowboarding on water.
Clips featured include embarrassing tubing, taking a ride on a rodeo bull and hanging upside down.
Richard Hammond presents clips of people stilt walking, firing a sling slot and playing golf.
Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a zip line or trying to swallow powdered cinnamon.
A look at juggling, flying a kite and bungee jumping.
Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when pole vaulting or just rolling down a hill in a trash can.
Richard Hammond explores the potential to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when abseiling, running up walls or flying with a jet pack.
In this episode, Richard Hammond explores the many ways to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when horse riding, diving and playing with exercise balls.
In this episode, Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break dancing and swinging on ropes.
In this episode, host Richard Hammond explores the painful potential of knocking down buildings, sledging and abusing airbags.
Richard Hammond reveals the science behind a whole host of new and spectacular mishaps. First, he explores the many ways to humiliate yourself when paragliding and riding dirt bikes.
From sword tricks to pulling a wheelie, clips reveal that great stunts can often go terribly wrong. Richard Hammond reveals the science behind such extraordinary misadventures.
Street luge racing and cycling down steps can both have painful and humiliating consequences. Richard Hammond explores how things can go so spectacularly wrong.
Richard Hammond turns his attention to cliff diving, swinging a sledgehammer and riding a motorised scooter as he reveals the science behind dangerous and humiliating misadventures.
From attempting a tandem motorbike wheelie to trampolining with friends, Richard Hammond reveals the science behind a spectacular set of mishaps.
Richard Hammond explores why spectacular stunts often turn into embarrassing disasters. He takes a look at what can happen when you motorbike on sand and try to ski on metal rails.
Combining hard science with spectacular mishaps, Richard Hammond reveals why bouncing on beds and catapulting your friends into the air can both end in painful disaster.
Ever wondered why it is so easy to injure or humiliate yourself on a toboggan? Using clips of spectacular sledging mishaps, Richard Hammond investigates.
Richard Hammond investigates the science behind a host of new painful and humiliating mishaps, including a snowboard trick that ends in disaster.
Clips reveal that kayaking down rapids, scaling tall buildings and pulling handbrake turns can all have dangerous or humiliating consequences. Richard Hammond investigates why.
Extraordinary mishaps involving wakeboards, hoverboards and basketballs all come under the spotlight as Richard Hammond explores the science behind spectacular misadventures.
Richard Hammond explores the science behind more spectacular misadventures. This time, the perils of skiing and fishing come under the spotlight.
Flipping off a springboard and running through mud can both have disastrous consequences. But why? Richard Hammond explores the science behind embarrassing mishaps.
Richard Hammond examines more wince-worthy clips as he investigates why food fighting and diving from springboards can both have painful and embarrassing consequences.
Richard Hammond checks out more wince-worthy clips as he explores the possible perils of caravanning, breakdancing and trial biking.
Richard Hammond explores the science behind more spectacular misadventures. This time, he checks out clips of mishaps on ski lifts and explores the perils of wrestling in bubble wrap.
Clips reveal that firing a bow and arrow and loading up a trailer can both have dangerous or humiliating consequences. Richard Hammond investigates why.
Richard Hammond checks out the extraordinary misadventures of ordinary folk as he asks why BMX stunts so often go embarrassingly wrong.
From making a touchdown to attempting a high jump, Richard Hammond explains the science behind the world's most jaw-dropping sports matches gone wrong.
From breathing fire to firing paintballs, Richard Hammond explains the science behind the world's most jaw-dropping amateur stunts gone wrong.
Learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when flying remote controlled aeroplanes or attempting to grind rails on a unicycle.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when off-roading, racing in a cycling peloton or attempting to jump between rooftops.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when attempting a bicycle wheelie, or driving through deep water.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when attempting a parkour 'wall spin', sprinting or trying to use an umbrella.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when dancing, sky diving or fire skipping.
Richard Hammond reveals how and why adventures turn to misadventures as he explores the science behind painful and humiliating mishaps.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when attempting a jump on a mountain bike, or cornering a long vehicle.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when parking a boat or attempting a rail grind on a bike.
Richard Hammond reveals how and why adventures turn to misadventures as he explores the science behind painful and humiliating mishaps.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when leaping out of trees, sumo wrestling or attempting a ramp jump on a moped.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when kayaking over waterfalls, cross country running or cycling down mountains.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when cycling through water, or spinning in a cyr wheel.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when climbing a fence, or trying to backflip off a swing.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when leaping off a sand dune, dribbling a football or driving a motorbike and sidecar.
In this episode, we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself unicycling off-road, mounting a Segway, and arm-wrestling.
In this episode, we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself dipping your dance partner, jumping in the snow and bottle flipping.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with blindfolds, punch bags, or riding an inflatable down a water slide.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while heading a ball, bungee jumping, or playing tetherball.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself getting out of vehicles, clearing snow off roofs, or stalling a skateboard.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself barefoot waterskiing, carrying trays, or jumping a river.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself whilst canoeing, jumping over nets, or trying tricks while on crutches.
n this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself using inflatables on water slides, trying 12 o'clock wheelies, or catching a hard hat on your head.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while riding your big wheel trike, 'ghosting' your motorbike, or simply balancing things on your head.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with stacked push ups, dive bombs or frisbee golf.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with moped wheelies, splashless dives, or using kettlebells.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself while squeezing into small spaces, rally car racing, or getting into a hammock.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself running on sand, carrying wedding cakes, and doing high 5's
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself bench pressing another person, tapping a beer keg, or walking in snow.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself with golf richochets, jumping into moving vehicles, or ski racing.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself standing on chairs, pushing a car, or doing spins on a unicycle.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself doing trampoline drop-ins, pool trick shots, or skateboard nose slides.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself jumping a park bench, tandem pole dancing or surfing.
In this episode we learn how many ways there are to injure and humiliate yourself doing backflips into pools, using tandem bikes, or attempting burpees.
We learn just how many ways there are to humiliate yourself while doing yoga on a paddle board, injure yourself playing with bo-staffs, or do both with aerial silks.
We learn all about the science behind bobsledding, the dangers of the standing backflip, and the ways you can hurt and humiliate yourself on a Segway.
In this episode we find out all about the dangers of cracking whips, the perils of jumping people, and the surprising hazards of pushing a swing.
In this episode we discover the pitfalls of sliding your kayak into the water, the inherent dangers of swinging from a bridge, and the hidden hazards of flipping from a mini trampoline.
In this episode we discover the secrets to wakesurfing, the hidden dangers with water slides, and the hidden hazards to watch out for when practicing your sparring kicks.
In this episode we find out the best way to avoid injury when kayaking over a waterfall, what to watch out for when putting your feet behind your head, and the secrets of the avalanche.
In this episode we discover the secrets to landing a plane, the best way to catch a fish, and the hidden hazards of chair handstands.
In this episode we find out the best way to drive a jet ski over land, the worst way to ride a bicycle, and the dangers of slack lining.
In this episode we discover the secrets of the BMX front flip, the dangers of ice, and what not to do when walking along a log.
In this episode we learn just how many ways there are to humiliate yourself while leaning on a fence, injure yourself playing with dinghies, or do both while landing a hang glider.
In this episode we discover the secrets of Ninja grip, the best way to swing onto a bank, and what to avoid when parasailing behind a boat.
In this episode we learn all about the science behind the parkour press, the dangers of moving about on a boat, and the ways you can hurt yourself bike jumping from a ledge.
In this episode we learn all about icebergs, the many ways to hurt yourself jumping off a pier, and what to watch out for the next time you are biking over a teeter-totter.
In this engineering special, we discover the secrets behind explosive demolitions, exactly how dams work, and what you need to look out for when operating a ladder.
In this episode we learn the science behind the snow half-pipe, the secrets behind party poppers, and how not to hurt or humiliate yourself when wrestling.
In this episode we learn the science behind hurricanes, the secrets to skiing a box rail, and how to run backwards without humiliating yourself.
In this episode we learn all about surface tension, the best way to catch a drone, how to foot-grab a pogo stick, and the secrets behind bike river jumps.
In this engineering special, we discover the workings of the combustion engine, the secrets of airfoils, how pumps work, and the proper way to operate a chainsaw.
In this episode we take a deep dive into entropy, learn the secrets of bowling lane etiquette, and discover the best way to carve on a snowboard.
In this episode we learn about motorcycle flips, how to avoid hurt when attempting to parkour lache, and how to avoid humiliation when walking up stairs.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving on black ice, using food blenders, and attempting to bounce off giant inflatables.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving tracked vehicles, jumping down stairs on unicycles, and getting into kayaks.
We learn the science behind the fails when driving through snow, cycling around velodromes, and the terrifying effect of a malfunctioning powerline.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting a BMX 720 stunt, having fun on playground spinners, and trying to parallel park.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when riding a horse through water, and underestimating the power of ocean tides.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting to flambe dinner, riding a balance bike, and confronting a Dust Devil.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting a snowmobile ridge jump, cycling over a pump track, and lighting fires.
Take a look at the fails when launching off snow ramps on inflatable tubes, driving through water on ATVs, and when animals tackle staircases.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when mogul skiing, attempting to throw someone in the air, and running on floating logs.
We learn the science behind the fails, when attempting a doughnut spin on an ATV, riding river rapids, and working out with medicine balls.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when bouldering on rock faces, doing flips on wakeboards, and diving into foam pits.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when 'mud bogging' in off-roaders, dancing in circles, and riding undersized bikes.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when 'water skipping' on a motorbike, skiing downstairs, and golfing at the driving range.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when 'tractor pulling', motorbiking through snow, and riding a monowheel.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when riding an electric scooter, building a homemade zipwire, and jumping on hay bales.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving off-road buggies, cartwheeling into a backflip, and jumping on a swing seat.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when flying with a paramotor, flipping downstairs, and driving a motorboat.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when racing in a motocross event, jumping on tables, and dealing with fluid jets.
In this space special episode, we launch into the cosmos to explore principles like gravity, G-force, habitable zones, and impact events.
In this space special episode, we launch into the cosmos to explore principles like orbits, light speed, weightlessness, and intergalactic docking.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when cornering in a go-kart, using an outboard motor, and jumping out of plane without a parachute.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when throwing a fishing net, building your own snow luge track, and diving into shallow water.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when using inflatable slides, trying swing burpees, and attempting a kitesurf roll.
Learn the science behind the fails when attempting a ski double backflip, the chemistry of carbonisation, and walking downstairs on your hands.
In this episode, we examine champagne towers, paragliding take-off, and vortices.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when urban downhill cycling, smashing eggs, and surfing the biggest wave ever.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when snowboarding without snow, building a boat, and walking the plank.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when grass-boarding, attempting aerial splits, and kayaking over waterfalls.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when kayak surfing, biking along ridges, and felling trees.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting vehicle donuts, pouring water, and doing raised handstands.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when attempting scooter bunny hops, putting up roofs, and jumping with a snowmobile.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when unloading a truck, multitasking, and backflipping on a motorbike.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when driving on the beach, long distance running, and freediving.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when learning to kite surf, rollerblade flipping, and using compressed air.
In this episode, we learn the science behind the fails when towing a boat, building a tree swing, and attempting a barefoot water-ski tumble.
In this episode, we learn the science behind predators hunting, how to control a helicopter, and flammability.
