Hannah Fry
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The Lake At The North Pole That Stops Europe From Freezing
When you picture the North Pole, you probably imagine a vast, frozen expanse of floating sea ice.
The Science of Putting Sunglasses on The Sun
Why does the cartoon Sun always wear sunglasses? And how big would a real pair need to be? Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens investigate space mirrors, Reflect Orbital and solar eclipses to find out.
What Happens Inside Earth's Forbidden Zones?
What grows in the spaces humans are forced to abandon?
It Wasn't A Hoax After All
Did the world really end in 2012? Not with fire, meteors or an ancient Mayan prophecy, but Professor Hannah Fry and Michael Stevens ask whether something just as profound took place instead.
Hack Dog Vision To Keep Your Bones Safe
Can you hide your skeleton from a dog? Would you want to know the day you’ll die? Has evolution ever come close to producing a real fire breather?
The Hole In Your Brain That Makes You Doomscroll
Why can't you leave a sealed envelope unopened? Professor Hannah Fry begins by refusing to allow Michael Stevens to open a mystery envelope addressed to him.
All The People You Don't Know
Do your friends actually like you? Does an acquaintance think you’re closer than you are?
An Honest Dad Ranking (Out Of All 2 Billion)
The statistical reality of "The World's #1 Dad Mug" is nothing but a well meaning lie.
Your Brain Invents Pain. Here's Why.
Stubbing your toe feels like the pain is entirely in your foot. But the reality is far stranger...