Shipping companies and engineers are creating new machines to make their industry greener using a resource that has moved man across oceans for thousands of years... winds.
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Throughout history, our ancestors have always strived to go higher, bigger, deeper, further - and this is reflected in the buildings and structures around our globe. But what secrets can these ancient structures reveal?
From living in caves to grand mansions, shelter has always been high on the list of our priorities. Bur form and function varies wildly throughout civilizations.
Delve into the history of technology from a simple rock to the invention of modern computing.
This episode dives into the pioneering breakthroughs from across the globe that have shaped our ability to travel.
As the battle distance continued to grow with each new weapon, humans put their best minds to work refining and evolving their designs over the millenia to gain the upper hand.
Join us as we dig deep in this episode to uncover how gold was mined and transformed into everyday objects like jewellery and currency, and even to adorn holy temples and statues.
In this episode Francesca Chiorando goes inside the largest tractor factory in the UK to see how they build their newest bespoke tractor.
Engineers use modern hydraulics to sail the world's largest square-rigged ship while keeping high-end cruise guests comfortable.
A massive 360-meter container ship faces dangerous navigation challenges through narrow river channels and ancient ports.
While 3,000 guests vacation, 100 engineers work around the clock to generate enough power to run this giant floating hotel.
A reinforced vessel braves rough winter seas to transport fresh salmon from remote North Atlantic fish farms to Rotterdam.
One of the largest vehicle carriers battles bad weather and industrial action while racing to transport up to 8,000 cars.
How do they harvest and treat the world's most expensive tea? Plus, how does the Siekierki power plant of Warsaw, Poland heat half the city's homes?
A look at how the amazing, and massive, decorations on Mardi Gras carnival floats are created, how rock candy is twisted together, and a look at how dentures are made.
How do they build the ultimate car crushing colossus? Plus, how do Lea and Perrins concoct their Worcestershire sauce?
The sun is the biggest source of energy in the solar system. Innovators are searching for new ways to capture more of the sun's power.
Shipping companies and engineers are creating new machines to make their industry greener using a resource that has moved man across oceans for thousands of years... winds.
The power of the ocean's tides is the last great untapped energy source on Earth. Teams of engineers race to perfect the technology to harness the vast flowers of water.
It is the greatest technological challenge ever undertaken by humankind. The quest to produce the ultimate energy solution... fusion.
Cross-trainer, 3D printer, food mixer, frozen yoghurt maker, turnstile and office chair... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.
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