The Big Why: Micro-World Edition
The Secret Universe Under Your Fingernails
Shrink down to a size smaller than a grain of sand. We’re diving into the invisible kingdom of cells, atoms, and tiny monsters to solve the 'why' behind the world you can’t see with the naked eye.
Topics
The Invisible Kingdom: Why can't we see germs?
Discover the hidden world of bacteria and viruses that is too small for human eyes to spot.
The Body's Bricks: Why are we made of tiny cells?
Explore the microscopic 'Lego pieces' that build everything from your skin to your brain.
The White Knight Army: How does our blood fight germs?
Meet the microscopic soldiers inside your veins that hunt down tiny invaders.
The Instruction Manual: Why do I look like my parents?
Unravel the twisted ladder of DNA that holds the secret recipe for 'You'.
The Building Blocks: Why is everything made of atoms?
Shrink down past the cells to find the tiny, buzzing balls of energy that make up the whole universe.
Leaf Power: How do plants turn sunlight into food?
Peek inside a leaf to see the microscopic green machines that breathe for the planet.
The Water Bear: Why is the Tardigrade so hard to kill?
Meet the microscopic 'moss piglet' that can survive in space and boiling water.
The Training Camp: How do vaccines protect us?
Learn how doctors give your immune system a 'cheat sheet' to beat germs before they arrive.
Ant Superpowers: Why are tiny insects so strong?
Investigate the microscopic muscle fibers that let an ant lift a bus (if it were human-sized!).
Fingerprint Ridges: Why do we have loops on our skin?
Look closer at your fingertips to see the microscopic mountain ranges that help you grab things.
Brain Zaps: How do thoughts travel through our head?
See the microscopic electrical storms that happen every time you think of a purple elephant.
Sticky Secrets: How does a Gecko walk on the ceiling?
Discover the millions of microscopic hairs that let lizards defy gravity.
The Shield: Why does our skin stay waterproof?
Explore the microscopic scales and oils that keep the outside world out and your insides in.
Fuzzy Monsters: Why does bread turn moldy?
Watch the microscopic fungus 'forests' that grow on your sandwich if you leave it too long.
The Hijackers: Why are viruses different from bacteria?
Learn about the tiny 'robots' that try to take over your cells to make copies of themselves.
Plankton Power: Why are the tiniest sea creatures the most important?
Meet the microscopic drifters that feed the giants of the ocean.
Static Shocks: Why does the carpet zap my finger?
See the microscopic dance of electrons as they jump from the rug to your skin.
Magic Mold: How did a tiny fungus create Penicillin?
The true story of how a microscopic accident saved millions of lives.
The Gut Garden: Why do we have good bacteria?
Explore the three pounds of microscopic 'friends' living in your tummy right now.
The Glass Eye: How does a microscope see the invisible?
Learn how curved glass bends light to turn a speck of dust into a giant monster.