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Is Nitrogen the Key to Immortality? | BBC Earth Science

22 mei 2026

Nitrogen is an element with a complicated past... but could it pave the way to a new future? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Why is this Giant Tortoise on a Volcano? | BBC Earth Science

21 mei 2026

David Attenborough gives some insight into the intriguing behaviours of the Galápagos giant tortoise. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Training Astronauts: The Mars Rover Challenge | BBC Earth Science

15 mei 2026

The Mars Rover Challenge pushes these trainee astronauts to their limits. Can their vehicles escape the cave before time runs out? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Queen Snake vs Crayfish with David Attenborough | BBC Earth Science

14 mei 2026

The queen snake has quite the refined palate, as David Attenborough observes… This clip is from Life in Cold Blood (2008). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

How Much Gold Is There on Earth? | BBC Earth Science

13 mei 2026

Gold is rarer than it seems, yet it’s everywhere, from jewellery to technology. But its journey is far more complicated than you might imagine. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Why Helium Matters More Than You Think | BBC Earth Science

11 mei 2026

Helium isn’t just for balloons — it’s critical to everything from medical scanners to space technology. As supplies run low, scientists are racing to understand what comes next. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Our Favourite Sir David Attenborough Moments | BBC Earth Science

8 mei 2026

In honour of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday, enjoy a collection of wonderful moments from Attenborough and the Sea Dragon, Natural World: Attenborough's Ark, and Life in Cold Blood. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Her Biggest Fear Is Part of Astronaut Training | BBC Earth Science

7 mei 2026

Astronaut training often takes place underwater to simulate the conditions of space. For one candidate, this exercise carries a personal weight, forcing her to confront a fear rooted in childhood. This clip is from Astronauts: Toughest Job in the Universe (2022). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Understanding Science’s Great Mysteries | BBC Earth Science

25 apr 2026

From the far side of the Moon to the limits of our knowledge, explore the questions science is starting to answer, and the ones that still remain. These clips are from Science’s Greatest Mysteries (2022). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Snakes vs Gulls with David Attenborough | BBC Earth Science

24 apr 2026

On Carnac Island, Western Australia, tiger snakes and silver gulls battle for survival. Even blinded, the snakes have a surprising advantage, as David Attenborough reveals... This clip is from Life in Cold Blood (2008). Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Rare Element That Could Limit Life on Earth | BBC Earth Science

23 apr 2026

Phosphorus is essential to life on Earth, but in the wider universe, it’s surprisingly scarce, earning it the nickname “life’s bottleneck”. In this episode of #Elemental, discover how something as routine as flushing the toilet could be contributing to its decline here on Earth. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

David Attenborough Observes a Hunting Snake with Night Vision | BBC Earth Science

20 apr 2026

In the darkness of a New York forest, a Timber Rattlesnake lies in wait. While we see nothing, the snake perceives its world through heat-sensing pits, detecting the thermal signature of a passing mouse. Using infrared night vision, David Attenborough reveals a deadly, high-speed strike that remains invisible to the naked eye. This clip is from Life in Cold Blood (2008). #DavidAttenborough #Snake #Hunting Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Aspiring Astronauts Attempt To Fly | Astronauts: Toughest Job In The Universe | BBC Earth Science

17 apr 2026

Twelve ordinary people undergo various tests and a strict training regime to prove their worth and become astronauts. The group attempt to pilot a helicopter - but who will successfully hover? #Astronauts #Training #Helicopter Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Way This Lizard Looks After Her Eggs May Surprise You | BBC Earth Science

13 apr 2026

The five-lined skink has an unusually nurturing presence for a lizard parent… This clip is from Life in Cold Blood (2008), narrated by David Attenborough. #Lizard #DavidAttenborough #FiveLinedSkink Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

(Some of) Brian Cox's Best Bits | BBC Earth Science

7 apr 2026

Big ideas, bigger questions, and the universe explained like never before. (Some of) Brian Cox’s best moments. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Surprising Way This Chameleon Gives Birth | Life in Cold Blood | BBC Earth Science

28 mrt 2026

This female South African Dwarf Chameleon retreats from courtship to give birth — but how, and indeed where this happens may surprise you! Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This clip is from Life in Cold Blood. This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Hidden Forces Behind Our Beliefs | Framed By Existence | BBC Earth Science

25 mrt 2026

What shapes the beliefs we hold about life, identity, and control? From ancient rituals to modern neuroscience, Max Tobin explores how subtle forces guide how we make sense of the world (and ourselves). Sponsored by @audible Original The Space Within - New Season Taken From: Framed by Existence (2026) Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx #FramedByExistence

The Most Challenging Birth: The Shingleback Lizard | Life in Cold Blood | BBC Earth Science

21 mrt 2026

After months of bonding with her mater, the female shingleback lizard undergoes one of the most demanding births in the animal kingdom. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Taken from: Life in Cold Blood (2008) This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

The Ultimate Flying Test | Astronauts: Toughest Job In The Universe | BBC Earth Science

20 mrt 2026

The first step to becoming an astronaut is flying - but how many can make the cut? A group of aspiring astronauts arrive at the Staverton Flying School for the ultimate test. Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Taken From - Astronauts: Toughest Job In The Universe (2017) This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx

Why Shame, Power & Fear Rule Society | Framed By Existence | BBC Earth Science

18 mrt 2026

Presenter Max Tobin explores the evolutionary psychology behind shame, power and fear, revealing how these ancient social instincts still shape modern behaviour and decision‑making in society today. Sponsored by @audible Original, The Space Within - New Season Taken From: Framed by Existence (2026) Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx #FramedByExistence

Solving An Astounding Space Mystery | Anomaly: The Bermuda Triangle of Space | BBC Earth Science

17 mrt 2026

The South Atlantic Anomaly (SAA) is often described as one of Earth’s most perplexing phenomena, it can disrupt nearby computers and increase radiation exposure for anyone in the area. With advancing technology, could we finally unravel this mystery and possibly develop solutions that benefit humanity? Best of Earth Science: http://bit.ly/EarthLabOriginals Best of BBC Earth: http://bit.ly/TheBestOfBBCEarthVideos Taken From - Anomaly: The Bermuda Triangle Of Space (2020) This is a channel from BBC Studios who help fund new BBC programmes. Service information and feedback: http://bbcworldwide.com/vod-feedback--contact-details.aspx