What is a germ?

Have you ever wondered what happens inside your body when you get sick? It’s not just resting in bed—there is an epic, invisible battle happening right under your skin! Join Mira and Finn on Science is Not Boring as they shrink down to discover the amazing built-in army that keeps you healthy. Did you know that a single sneeze blasts out of your nose at one hundred miles per hour, acting like a germ-launching cannon? Or that your body creates 50 billion new microscopic soldier cells every single day? Get ready to meet the incredible "Big Eaters" (macrophages) that hunt down sneaky invaders and gobble them whole! We’ll uncover why snot is actually a gooey superhero trap, how a fever bakes germs out of your system, and why blowing green mucus means your army is winning the fight. Plus, find out how a clever scientific invention called a vaccine works like a wanted poster to train your immune system! Grab your tissues and prepare for mind-blowing science—your body is the ultimate high-tech fortress! Tune in to learn exactly how you fight off those microscopic monsters!