Power &
Matt Oehrlein loves giant robots, so he and his partner Gui Cavalcanti set out to start a firm that builds giant fighting robots, called Megabots.,
2026-01-02 01:16:01 +0000 UTC→2026-01-02 01:30:19 +0000 UTC(14m)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
The Tech Effect
In this episode, we look at the ways robotic engineers are mimicking the natural world. BionicWheelBot and the BionicFlyingFox have been developed to navigate difficult terrain, like their biological counterparts.,
2026-01-02 00:45:29 +0000 UTC→2026-01-02 01:16:01 +0000 UTC(30m)
The Tech Effect
This episode investigates the jobs of the future, and why it might not be long before your co-worker is a robot. As industry changes, companies are identifying ways to re-train their workforce so they can be deployed in new roles.,
2026-01-02 00:14:57 +0000 UTC→2026-01-02 00:45:29 +0000 UTC(30m)
Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction?
Terry and Larry will test different famous shots from westerns. Can you shoot a cowboy hat off the bad guy? Will a shotgun blast really throw you back through a window? Can a single shot from a colt revolver break shackles?,
2026-01-01 23:48:37 +0000 UTC→2026-01-02 00:14:57 +0000 UTC(26m)
Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction?
Terry and Larry test 2 scenes from Mel Gibson's film Payback. Mel's character is in the back of a taxi when 4 bad guys pull up next to him in an SUV, they open fire and Mel uses a bad guy in the cab as a shield.,
2026-01-01 23:22:32 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 23:48:37 +0000 UTC(26m)
Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction?
Terry and Larry test a famous scene from X-men. They are attempting to see if you can split a bullet with a Katana sword,
2026-01-01 22:56:14 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 23:22:32 +0000 UTC(26m)
Trajectory
PROJECT GEMINI DOCKING AND EVA - In the final phase of the Gemini program NASA struggles with docking and spacewalks. CURIOUSITY ROVING MARS - On the surface of Mars the Curiousity rover is changing the way we think about the red planet.,
2026-01-01 22:26:32 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 22:56:14 +0000 UTC(29m)
Trajectory
PROJECT GEMINI ADVANCES - NASA refines the techniques needed for rendezvous. CASSINI AT SATURN - In the Cassini probe's final years of activity, its handlers are asking it to do more complex and risky assignments.,
2026-01-01 21:56:49 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 22:26:32 +0000 UTC(29m)
Trajectory
PROJECT GEMINI COMMENCES - Did Gemini give the US a lead in the space race? VENUS EXPRESS - The last days of ESA's Venus probe. EMU NASA's - Extravehicular Mobility Unit. DEEP SPACE COMMUNICATIONS - ESA's worldwide network of giant dishes.,
2026-01-01 21:26:58 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 21:56:49 +0000 UTC(29m)
The Demolition Man
Brendan Moar is here to uncover the people and machinery behind the worlds most dangerous and captivating demolitions.,
2026-01-01 20:56:50 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 21:26:58 +0000 UTC(30m)
Survival Science
Nick and Laura experience Nature's fury through storm amazing generating gear that simulates terrible hurricanes, ice cold winds and even tornados. For these experiments they'll use remarkable technology that creates massive storms on Hollywood sets.,
2026-01-01 15:53:10 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 16:20:04 +0000 UTC(26m)
Survival Science
Laura and Nick travel to a state-of-the-art Direct Effects Lightning Test Lab. With some “explosive” experiments, they'll determine the power lightning and how it behaves? And they'll find out how can hunters and fishermen best protect themselves?,
2026-01-01 15:26:42 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 15:53:10 +0000 UTC(26m)
Health Explored
Travel to Taranaki to learn about the innovative surf therapy program, Taupo to learn about the Maori connection with water and other fascinating take homes about our mental health.,
2026-01-01 14:59:39 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 15:26:42 +0000 UTC(27m)
Health Explored
Why are we drawn to water? Is it just a nice view or is there more under the surface. We ask the question – does being close to or in water actually improve our health?,
2026-01-01 14:32:28 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 14:59:39 +0000 UTC(27m)
Health Explored
How is it that some people have been able to reach the pinnacle of our human performance? Guided by Dr. David Behm, an expert in sports physiology, we uncover the fascinating intersection of science and athletic performance.,
2026-01-01 14:05:15 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 14:32:28 +0000 UTC(27m)
Top 10: The Art of Architecture
City squares have distinctive characters and often play a major role in enriching and enhancing the cultures of their cities.,
2026-01-01 12:54:24 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 14:05:15 +0000 UTC(1h10m)
Top 10: The Art of Architecture
Monuments like the Great Sphinx, Hagia Sophia and Statue of Liberty are valued for their historical, religious and national significance.,
2026-01-01 11:49:18 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 12:54:24 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
Top 10: The Art of Architecture
Sports stadiums are widely considered architectural treasures, on par with shrines, cathedrals and other important monuments.,
2026-01-01 10:43:27 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 11:49:18 +0000 UTC(1h5m)
How Things Work
Lawn mower, pinball machine, padlock, watch, toilet, yo-yo... Using ultra realistic CGI animation, we explode everyday objects into their component parts, to reveal their secret workings.,
2026-01-01 09:47:44 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 10:43:27 +0000 UTC(55m)
TechKnow
A look at the science behind curtailing the dangerous effects of climate change by capturing CO2 and converting it into useable products.
2026-01-01 04:19:12 +0000 UTC→2026-01-01 04:50:09 +0000 UTC(30m)