Modern Marvels
The invention of the wheel impacts science, society, technology and commerce.
2026-06-12 23:43:01 +0000 UTC→2026-06-13 00:36:17 +0000 UTC(53m)
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Episode explores the science and technology of building and operating a base in a war zone.
2026-06-16 17:44:49 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 18:35:42 +0000 UTC(50m)
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Humans adapt to extreme environments from desert to space and physiological responses to danger.
2026-06-16 16:52:37 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 17:44:49 +0000 UTC(52m)
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Experts design materials that can catch gunfire.
2026-06-16 16:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 16:52:37 +0000 UTC(52m)
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Episode counts down a list of the top ten technological innovations of the last generation.
2026-06-16 15:08:26 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 16:00:00 +0000 UTC(51m)
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Water bottle designers; bubble wrap makers share secrets; packaging the world's largest crane.
2026-06-16 14:17:29 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 15:08:26 +0000 UTC(50m)
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Chocolate-covered bacon; red and white Starlight Mints; Lemonheads' key ingredient; Mike and Ikes.
2026-06-16 13:26:35 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 14:17:29 +0000 UTC(50m)
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The science of convenience stores gets customers in and out quickly by design.
2026-06-16 12:35:55 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 13:26:35 +0000 UTC(50m)
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How Jelly Belly creates jellybeans; Adam Richman explores Blue Apron's 495,000 square foot facility.
2026-06-16 11:45:31 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 12:35:55 +0000 UTC(50m)
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Some machines built for sheer spectacle.
2026-06-16 10:55:15 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 11:45:31 +0000 UTC(50m)
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Mankind makes use of lead, a versatile but toxic metal, for 6,000 years.
2026-06-16 10:03:21 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 10:55:15 +0000 UTC(51m)
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Salt is a versatile substance with 14,000 known uses; visiting a salt mine under Lake Erie.
2026-06-16 09:11:24 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 10:03:21 +0000 UTC(51m)
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All life-forms and modern technology are built on a foundation of carbon.
2026-06-16 08:19:49 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 09:11:24 +0000 UTC(51m)
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In 1947, young test-pilot Chuck Yeager becomes the first to smash through the sound barrier.
2026-06-16 07:26:31 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 08:19:49 +0000 UTC(53m)
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The assembly and surprising history behind the airboat; a big-tired swamp buggy; local delicacies.
2026-06-16 06:35:41 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 07:26:31 +0000 UTC(50m)
Modern Marvels
Episode explores the science and technology of building and operating a base in a war zone.
2026-06-16 05:44:48 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 06:35:41 +0000 UTC(50m)
Modern Marvels
Humans adapt to extreme environments from desert to space and physiological responses to danger.
2026-06-16 04:52:37 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 05:44:48 +0000 UTC(52m)
Modern Marvels
Experts design materials that can catch gunfire.
2026-06-16 04:00:00 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 04:52:37 +0000 UTC(52m)
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A look at boys' toys and what relationship they have had on the development of young minds.
2026-06-16 03:10:08 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 04:00:00 +0000 UTC(49m)
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The episode explores the fight against ferocious weather and floods.
2026-06-16 02:20:37 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 03:10:08 +0000 UTC(49m)
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Hurricane Katrina flooded 80% of New Orleans due to levee failures and old pumping systems.
2026-06-16 01:29:15 +0000 UTC→2026-06-16 02:20:37 +0000 UTC(51m)
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