Brainiac: Science Abuse

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Brainiac: Science Abuse! The show that brings science to your living room. You'll love this! Which is faster - gun powder or human? Can you pop a balloon containing water with fire? This is Brainiac: Science Abuse!
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S 5 :  Ep 6 Aired 6/12/07
S 5 :  Ep 5 Aired 6/5/07
S 5 :  Ep 4 Aired 5/29/07
S 5 :  Ep 3 Aired 5/22/07
S 5 :  Ep 2 Aired 5/15/07

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  • Areally cool Science programme that does the Science which isn't allowed in school

    10
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    By usedtobefangle, Dec 06, 2008 Report Abuse
    Brainiac is a really good programme that brings in the exciting and exploding parts of Science we're not allowed to do in school. As a Science teacher the fun has been taken out of Science by legislation Brainiac puts it back. Even my weakest students loved it and learned lots without really realising it!
    However Richard Hammond has to be the best presenter, the Hamster is brilliant in everything he touches, but he brings out the comedy as only a straight (not comedian) can. Vic Reeves isn't funny because he tries too hard. I also applaud the Brainiac Babes and thank them for their suffering!moreless

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  • This show fails as science, but excels at comedy. Also a Mythbusters ripoff.

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    By Intranetusa, Jun 04, 2008 Report Abuse
    Stealing virtually everything, including the kitchen sink, from Mythbuster's, Brainiac is an unoriginial British show that claims to be "scientific." In reality, the show is the anti-thesis of science by not following the proper scienitific method, and making absurd claims (such as bad luck will make you lose money in gambling). This show at best, uses incorrect science and at worst, uses pseudo-science. However, this show is an excellent if you view it as comedy. With absurd jokes and tests such as eating contests with mountains of candy, and obsession with celebrity look alike (such as Tina Turner look alikes), Brainiac is worthy of a spot on comedy central.moreless

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  • One of the things that are bothering me are the fact that is making over and over the experiments.

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    By Paul_Dumer, May 20, 2008 Report Abuse
    After all the point of this show, is to teach everyone new things about science. By looking over many photos, i have recently wake up whit a question that is puting me to think about:
    What animals can float and which can't not?
    By figuring this out, i have think over, and write this question we have seen that some animals can float even if there to heavy, but their should be explained why?
    By answering to this question it would be very useful, for the viewers.i hope that this have convinced you to approach to this topic. I wish you all the best.moreless

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  • It's quite funny

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    By matzaa, Sep 04, 2007 Report Abuse
    Well,I find this show very funny and informative too...plus,it's quite different from Mythbusters (d'oh): Mythbusters takes science in a serious way (very serious),unlike the ones from Brainiac, whoms are making all the experiments to look like a joke (in a good way of saying) and I guess that's the hole point of it. Brainiac is a ''cute'',original,interesting and very funny for a show where it's all about science (that's a little bit of a rare thing in my opinion). I missed the episodes when Hammond was the host,but I'm not complaining..I still watch but not as much as I did.moreless

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  • This show is all about making science fun. It shows people blowing up caravans and doing stupind fun experiments. They have people who are willing to make a fool of themselves making the show entertaining.moreless

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    By demented_dog, Aug 30, 2007 Report Abuse
    This show is not only entertaining but also has an educational value. It makes science fun for younger kids and lets them see the dangers involving microwaves and many other things. Ever scince the first presenter (Richard Hammond) the show has been based around a pet hate for caravans ending with atleast one being blown up every episode. Since Richard Hammon has left the seriese the show has gone down hill. The new presenters are just not the same. They arn't as funny or as convincing. The only way the show will survive is if they get back Hammond or another equivelent. Overall though a good show and worth watching.moreless

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