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Episode 4

Dr Chris and Dr Xand are in Greenland to learn about glaciers and icebergs. Chris begins an experiment to investigate the smallest inhabitants of the glacier - mosquitoes.

Dr Chris and Dr Xand van Tulleken are with the top experts on the planet to show you more things that will blow your mind! They follow a team of scientists and explorers to Store Glacier in Greenland to explore the billions of tons of ice slowly making its way to the sea. Chris mounts an experiment with Andy Torbet to investigate the smallest inhabitants of the glacier - mosquitoes. Xand enjoys a spot of cake, and the scientists get a real surprise when they discover the temperature of the seawater beside the glacier. The whole team are gobsmacked when they witness one of the most awesome sights in nature - the birth of a gigantic mega-berg!

14 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Chris van Tulleken
Presenter Xand van Tulleken
Director Dougie Napier
Producer Dougie Napier
Participant Andy Torbet

Broadcasts

  • Thu 25 Sep 2014 16:45
  • Sun 2 Nov 2014 11:50
  • Sat 24 Jan 2015 12:25
  • Sun 21 Jun 2015 12:25
  • Sun 4 Aug 2024 10:20
  • Thu 13 Mar 2025 09:20
  • Thu 7 May 2026 10:10