Science of Thrills
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell discovers how our fear of falling is exploited by some of the world's top theme park rides.
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell discovers how our fear of falling is exploited by some of the world's top theme park rides.
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Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell investigates four roller coasters in Europe and America that use inversions, or loops, to create thrilling rides.
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard four spectacular rollercoasters in Europe and America that exploit our fear of heights.
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell discovers how our fear of falling is exploited by some of the world's top theme park rides.
Terry channels his inner Dr. Jones and tests 1 scene from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade containing 3 different tests, two of which they will need a tank for. The duo will travel down to Uvalde, TX to visit Drivetanks.com to see if a tank round will topple over a car, and if a 9mm round can travel through three Germans.
Terry gets to relive part of his military carrier by attempting the famous sniper shot from Saving Private Ryan, and Larry and Terry demonstrate how sniper technology has developed over the years and test some amazing sniper shots.
Terry goes back to paratrooper school and will see how difficult it was for soldiers engaging the enemy while parachuting down to safety on D-Day. He will attempt with 3 different weapons to hit several targets while descending from the air.
In this episode, Dr Jack Lewis investigates the neuroscience behind genius. He meets a genuine genius, Sabrina Chevannes, a woman with an IQ of 178 at just 4.
In this episode we explore the science of persuasion and discover that even a hardened sceptic can be convinced – Dr Jack himself included.
Join host Joe Penna as he discovers where this invention is headed in the run-up to 2050.
Join host Joe Penna as he talks to pioneers in the future of space.
Host Joe Penna goes on a voyage of discovery that takes him to underwater homes, and even homes built in tiny parking spots.
Breaking down and simplifying all that complex sounding radio chatter. Sara learns how to escape from a submerged aircraft and take to the air with a team of formation pilots flying WW2 era planes.
An explanation of some of the very basics of aviation.
Anthony flies the 206 from Canada to the United States and checks in with Customs.
A council flat in Lewisham must come down quickly and without harming the local residents' flats situated only metres away.
Explosive demolition of the O. K. Allen Bridge.
A bridge in Manchester gets demolished.
Get a glimpse of lifestyle and the impact of eating traditional, organic and regional food on the health of Italians.
Discover how the traditional Ayurveda system works in a resort in Nepal with different activities, courses and food.
Discover the use of technology in sports car design, the computer models that help manufacturers develop technology and features of the latest sports car models.
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