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Battle Of The Geeks
The geeks prepare for battle
Battle of the Geeks
Ever wondered what would have happen if two teams were given tools and technology and asked to get an egg across a canyon? We did, too.
So we decided to find out by sending Richard Hammond and two teams to Fish River Canyon. Find out more about the programme.

Having a crack

Richard Hammond

It takes a special brain to adapt to the challenge - and we've got some great brains. Meet the Geeks.

We have lift-off

Demonstration of principles of flight

Soaring into the skies is simple - if you can master the in-flight science.

We have blast-off

Drawings for a rocket

You might get a lot of thrust, but it's at the expense of control. Fireworks, moonshots - and Geeks - rely on the same rocket science.

 

Unleash your geek

Jet engine

Want to try out some science for yourself? Want to go deeper? Follow our ideas for taking it further.

Putting across ideas

Build a catapult

Watch videos, discover the science, build some flying machines - and take off.

 

Reactions and connections

A chemical test kit

Get down to the molecular level, or pull back and see the bigger picture as we discuss science & technology.

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