In this episode Benny and Mal think how great it would be if humans were invincible to pain. But pain can help warn us of damage to our bodies so might we end up with more injuries?

Bene & Mal's Demanding Dilemmas: Bioethics Explained for Kids

Brain Teasing Fast File - Not Feeling Pain

What would it be like if we could choose our own height? Great if you’re in a crowd but perhaps there might be easier ways to stand tall – without surgery or medicine!

Brain Teasing Fast File - Being Taller

In this episode Benny and Mal think about all the ways life would be easier if we had super speedy legs – no need for cars! But what if the technology went wrong?

Brain Teasing Fast File - Having Super Speed

In this episode Benny and Mal think about why knowing more about our DNA might be a good thing. Knowing which health issues we might suffer from would mean we could be prepared. But what if we learned we would face many horrible diseases – do we really want to know what the future holds?

Body Teasers - Knowing More About Our DNA

In this episode Benny and Mal think about how it might be cool to be able to watch our dreams back – but what if they were bad dreams? Would you want a re-run?

Brain Teasing Fast File - Recording Your Dreams

In this episode Benny and Mal think about why we might not like others to have information about our bodies. We are told to keep personal information private – but what if that information could be used to help develop medicines and treatments? Does it matter who is using it?

Body Teaser - Collecting Our Data About Our Bodies

In this episode Benny and Mal think about how being able to access the internet with our brains would make homework and tests a breeze. But what if our thoughts got hacked?

Brain Teasing Fast File - Plugging Your Brain In Online

In this episode Benny and Mal discuss having implants inside our bodies. What if our brains could have computers inside? What would the world be like if everyone was super intelligent? Could we be hacked and would everyone cheat in exams by downloading the answers into their brains from the internet?

Body Teasers - Bionic Implants in Our Brains

In this episode Benny and Mal think about how great it would be to have an alarm in your head that warned you of danger. But what if it went on the blink?

Brain Teasing Fast File - Being Able to See Danger

In this episode Benny and Mal think about using animal organs in human donations. Some people might think this is a yucky idea but if we use animals for meat what is the difference? Do we feel differently about different types of animals and is it ever fair to use other living things?

Body Teasers - Using Animal Organs in Our Bodies

In this episode Benny and Mal think about how cool it would be if you could make yourself invisible. But what if your enemies could as well?

Brain Teasing Fast File - Having Invisibility

In this episode Benny and Mal think about the shortage of people donating organs. What is the fairest way to share out the organs? Why do some people find the idea icky? Is offering rewards the best way to increase the number of donors?

Body Teasers - Donating Our Organs to Others

In this episode Benny and Mal imagine what it would be like if we mixed our genes with other animals. There could be some great results… but do you really want a furry tail?

Brain Teasing Fast File - A Little Pinch Of Animal Magic

In this episode Benny and Mal think about why we might want to change our bodies – perhaps we feel sad about the way we look – but feelings can be complicated and sometimes affected by other people. Perhaps there are other ways to feel better about ourselves.

Body Teasers - Changing How We Look

In this episode Benny and Mal think about what it would be like to be super strong. It might be handy – not to mention cool to be a superhero but what if your enemies had the power not you?

Brain Teasing Fast File - Having Super Strength

Microbes Bene and Mal will be looking at some different science situations and seeing what’s good and bad about them! Bene and Mal’s Bioethics series with support from Nuffield Council on Bioethics

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