Street Genius

Street Genius

Synopsis

Get ready for shocks and spills as the street science guru Tim Shaw de-constructs the physics and engineering behind remarkable experiments and their always surprising results. Tim creates rockets with household fire-extinguishers, and blends golf balls with beer bottles, to demonstrate that science really does exist all around us. He takes to the streets of America, challenging the public to guess the outcome of a series of explosive science experiments. From determining the best plunger size to use to blow up a mountain, to seeing how many elastic bands could explode a watermelon, Tim Shaw is passionate about science, and he is bringing this appetite into the streets to demonstrate that science is far from boring!

Episodes

Season 2
  • Master Blaster

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    Master Blaster: Series two begins with a trip to Las Vegas as Tim Shaw sets off fire extinguisher rockets, before finding out what happens when a person gets vacuum packed. (S2, ep 1)

  • Crash & Burn

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    Crash & Burn: Tag along with Tim Shaw as he takes us on another tour of the dramatic, entertaining and unpredictable world of street science. (S2, ep 2)

  • Positively Shocking

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    Positively Shocking: Destructive forces are at work as science guru Tim invites us to witness the crushing power of a steel blade. (S2, ep 3)

  • Shock & Awe

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    Shock & Awe: Expect more jaw-to-the-floor experiments as Tim Shaw takes us on a road trip to show why things do what they do. (S2, ep 4)

  • Falling, Floating, & Feasting

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    Falling, Floating & Feasting: Shining a spotlight on more incredible science, Tim Shaw tests the sticking power of glue. (S2, ep 5)

  • Pedal To The Metal

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    Pedal to the Metal: Tag along with Tim as he samples the heat of magnesium, while testing the strength of certain car parts and the advantages of increased muscle power. (S2, ep 6)

  • Shattering Conclusions

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    Shattering Conclusions: Witness the explosive qualities of various hair products, starting fluid and oxygen. (S2, ep 7)

  • Pressure Cooker

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    Pressure Cooker: Tim continues to uncover the truth behind why things do what they do - this time with the help of a cross bow and a water heater. (S2, ep 8)