Brainiac - Science Abuse

In this episode, Brainiac boffin Jon Tickle takes the plunge into a pool of syrup...all in the aid of science; there's everything you need to know about burping; and we find out which is Britain's strongest fixer. Finally, the first caravan of the series is blown up...

Richard Hammond finds out which is Britain's best DIY bungee and then discovers if you can play fruit machines for free? There are more top science tips from Granny Brainiac and in the battle of the sexes - it's 'Lad v Lass'.

In this episode Richard Hammond investigates the science of sick... and Jon Tickle is off to the pub to check out hangover cures. Meanwhile, Charlotte Hudson's on hand to answer your science conundrums.

Which is faster - a Brainiac, or gunpowder? Why shouldn't you put dynamite in your microwave?

In this episode Richard Hammond swings into action...literally;

Is it possible to teach whilst being electrocuted?... the Brainiac team aim to find out.

Find out the most painful place on the human body to pull out a hair; which household object makes the best body armour?; and making a splash, what not to wear in the rain.

In this the final episode of the series, Brainiac boffin Jon Tickle checks out the science of urine.