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Rough Science 5
The Rough Science team take to the surf
Last year, we asked open2 readers to suggest challenges and you responded with ideas great and cruel.
Will one of your challenges be tried as the team land in Zanzibar with just their wits - and whatever's to hand - to do some great science? Find out more about the series and the challenges.

Beneath the Waves

The Rough Science team
The team’s toughest challenge yet: they must build a device to enable Kate to survive beneath the waves.

Pressure On

Pumps and Pressure
It's not easy getting air to diver without crushing their lungs. It's all about the pumps and pressure.

Video extras

Mike gets ready
See the pieces we just couldn't fit on TV with our Rough Science video extras.
 

Forum

Talking Science
Want to talk science? You want to drop by our science forum - you might even catch Mike or Hermione in there.

Meet the team

Keeping our scientists in check: Kate Humble
What sort of a person would put themselves through the Rough Science challenges? Meet the scientists and find out.
 

Previously on...

Ellen cooks up a solution
Relive the triumphs - and disasters - of past series: Mediterranean; Carriacou; New Zealand and Death Valley.

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