From Ice to Fire: The Incredible Science of Temperature
From Ice to Fire: The Incredible Science of Temperature is a BBC documentary series hosted by Dr. Helen Czerski, taking us on a journey to the extremes of the temperature scale, where everyday laws of physics break down and a new world of scientific possibility begins. Everything around us - from the tiniest insect on Earth to the most distant stars of the cosmos - exists somewhere on a vast scale from cold to hot. In this series, physicist Dr. Helen Czerski explores the extraordinary science of temperature. She unlocks the extremes of the temperature scale, from absolute zero to searing heat of stars - and reveals how temperature works, how deep its influence on our lives is, and why it's the hidden force that has shaped our planet and the entire universe.
| Episode 1 - Frozen Solid |
Episode 1 - Frozen Solid
Dr. Helen Czerski ventures to the bottom of the temperature scale, revealing how cold has shaped the world around us and why frozen doesn't mean what you might think.
Episode 2 - A Temperature for Life
Physicist Dr. Helen Czerski explores the narrow band of temperature that has led to life on Earth. She reveals how life began in a dramatic place where hot meets cold, and how every single living creature on Earth depends on temperature for its survival.
Episode 3 - Playing with Fire
Dr. Helen Czerski explores the extraordinary science of heat. She reveals how heat is the hidden energy contained within matter, with the power to transform it from one scale to another.
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