Science Max

Defying gravity is Phil’s mission, but maxing out a hoop glider proves to be harder than it seems. Plus: an egg drop with a pumpkin, hovering helium balloons and more anti-gravity fun!

Just how much power can be generated by one human being? Phil tries to find out. Plus: How a generator works, make your own wind turbine and a solar panel described with a bathtub and ping-pong balls!

Phil tries to make the strongest electromagnet he can. Plus: playing with ferro-fluid. Wizards! And Phil tries to make it to the North Pole using a compass.

Vibration is the idea behind a shaky vibrobot – one maxed out enough so Phil can ride it! Plus: spinning an 8-foot coin, suspending water in mid-air and lasers!

Hot and Cold. A home-made hot air balloon gets turned into a giant floating monstrosity! Plus: dry ice, the coldest temperature possible and Phil wears a suit of blubber and gets into a tub of ice water.

Storing energy is how a home-made spool racer works. But can Phil build one out of a giant cable spool!? Plus: a run of giant dominoes, a maxed out craft stick chain reaction, mouse-traps and ping pong balls. This episode is about to explode!

Moving Air! A home-made stomp rocket gets maxed out into a giant version. Plus: Phil uses air pressure to break a piece of wood, makes a vortex cannon and vacuum-seals himself to the wall!

Water power! A home-made water-powered car gets maxed out to a 500 litre version. Plus: Phil flies on jets of water, and shows how to carve a pumpkin in 15 seconds with a pressure washer!

Static Electricity! That’s what’s behind lightning bolts, whether they come from the sky or are made in the lab using the power of science! Plus: Phil harnesses the power behind lightning to make things stick, float, or make your hair stand on end!

Building an arched bridge! Starting with sugar and ending with something strong enough to walk across – it’s all in how you build it. Plus: a giant house of cards, glass so strong you can hit it with a hammer and exactly how many eggs will support Phil’s weight!

Bending light to your will! Phil gets challenged to use light to solve a puzzle that gets more and more difficult. Plus: making a periscope, bouncing light rays to turn off your television, even seeing in the dark!