Episode 4
Hands-on science series. The team look at things that may threaten the safety of your family on a daily basis and Liz finds out why old and young pedestrians may never be safe.
The team look at some of the things threatening the safety of your family on a daily basis. Liz finds out why old and very young pedestrians may never be safe crossing the road; on the anniversary of Fabrice Muamba's miraculous survival following a heart attack playing for Bolton Wanderers, Maggie asks how many young people could be carrying a similar time-bomb, and how science can help them; Maggie also investigates a revolutionary new burns dressing that could drastically reduce the risk of scarring; and Jem turns crash-test dummy as he asks why European legislation is preparing to make rear-facing seats compulsory for more children.
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Why children can’t judge car speeds like adults
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Can an explosion save my life?
Duration: 04:33
Footballer Fabrice Muamba's cardiac arrest - one year on
The FA and British Heart Foundation have joined up to provide more than 900 defibrillators to clubs in non-league football and the Women's Super League, one year after Muamba's on-pitch cardiac arrest.
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Close inspection
In Episode 4 Liz looks into nanocapsule solutions that might help heal childhood burns.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Liz Bonnin |
| Presenter | Jem Stansfield |
| Presenter | Maggie Philbin |
| Series Producer | Paul King |
| Executive Producer | Tina Fletcher-Hill |
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