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Why it works

Our team might rely on a spot of luck, a splash of inspiration, and their determination. But there's something else that helps them meet the challenges. You can't beat a bit of knowledge. Join us to go inside the science.

Classic Rough Science

Coconuts, rubber and candles - see the team taking on Zanzibar with the series five video extras.

Facing the challenge

What sort of person takes on a Rough Science challenge? Meet the scientists.

After a hard day scheming, working, and attempting to bend the laws of physics, chemistry, botany and maths, we put our scientists through it just a little more - and got them to share their feelings with us in our exclusive Rough Science diaries.