Science of Thrills
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell finds out what it takes to design and build the next generation of rollercoasters.
2025-12-18 04:48:00 +0000 UTC→2025-12-18 06:00:00 +0000 UTC(1h12m)
Live & Upcoming Programmes
The Lightbulb Moment
Florida wasn't always the Sunshine State. In the 1920s, an army of real estate boosters set out to redefine Florida from an economic backwater to a vacation destination, sparking a land boom–and bust–the likes of which America had never seen before.
2025-12-18 04:17:47 +0000 UTC→2025-12-18 04:48:00 +0000 UTC(30m)
More Curious?
Be more curious about the science of fossils and explore what's on offer at the modern and popular gyms. What exactly is Induction Cooking and what do Karate, and Kick Boxing have in common?
2025-12-17 23:19:46 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 23:50:36 +0000 UTC(30m)
More Curious?
Find our about chopsticks, coffee, coins, cooking and cotton, in this exciting episode that also explores the various Dinosaurs and what it's like to feel and prepare for an Earthquake
2025-12-17 22:48:55 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 23:19:46 +0000 UTC(30m)
More Curious?
Take a ride through the history of the roller skate, explore the ancient art of baking, and find out more about the versatile Bamboo plant and it's many uses' from medicine to musical instruments.
2025-12-17 22:18:04 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 22:48:55 +0000 UTC(30m)
Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration
This episode looks at the development of new human-rated spacecraft, reusable boosters, laser communications, the Ion Drive and new techniques to refuel satellites in space.
2025-12-17 21:43:51 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 22:18:04 +0000 UTC(34m)
Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration
This episode looks at the growing understanding of the Earth's complex climatic systems and the part on-orbit observation plays in the growth of knowledge about our planet.
2025-12-17 21:09:50 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 21:43:51 +0000 UTC(34m)
Zenith: Advances in Space Exploration
This episode examines the profit making satellite telecommunications industry and emerging techniques designed to increase the rates of data transmission from distant space probes.
2025-12-17 20:39:03 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 21:09:50 +0000 UTC(30m)
Rethink
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we'll discuss the animation technique of Rotoscoping, take another look at card tricks, the history of juggling and the popularity of the Smart phone.
2025-12-17 20:07:33 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 20:39:03 +0000 UTC(31m)
Rethink
In a world where nothing is what it seems, let's play games with colour changing milk. Learn about chroma keys in video editing and do some mental math gymnastics. We'll also explore the Leidenfrost effect and take a look at rethinker Linwood G Dunn.
2025-12-17 19:36:02 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 20:07:33 +0000 UTC(31m)
Rethink
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we explore tricks using sleight of hand. Play games with a water bottle, take a look at the Dunning Kruger effect and answer the question Is a telescope a time machine?
2025-12-17 19:04:31 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 19:36:02 +0000 UTC(31m)
Secrets of the Brain
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.
2025-12-17 18:03:13 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 19:04:31 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
Secrets of the Brain
In this episode we explore the science of persuasion and discover that even a hardened sceptic can be convinced – Dr Jack himself included.
2025-12-17 17:01:56 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 18:03:13 +0000 UTC(1h1m)
Extremes
In this episode of Extremes, you will learn about extreme close-up photography, long lives, destructive weather and speed records.
2025-12-17 09:57:32 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 10:31:00 +0000 UTC(33m)
Extremes
In this episode of Extremes, we explore tall buildings, fast animals, expensive cities and extremely impressive basketball records.
2025-12-17 09:24:05 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 09:57:32 +0000 UTC(33m)
Trajectory
TO THE MOON - The Apollo program achieves its major objective. DRAGON, FALCON AND SPACEX - New directions in re-usable spacecraft. GAIA - Mapping our galaxy in unprecedented detail.
2025-12-17 08:54:20 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 09:24:05 +0000 UTC(29m)
Trajectory
BEYOND EARTH ORBIT - The Apollo program takes bold new steps. IXV RE-ENTRY VEHICLE - Europe is working to perfect a re-entry vehicle. GALILEO SATELLITES LOST AND FOUND - Navigation satellites go into incorrect orbit.
2025-12-17 08:24:37 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 08:54:20 +0000 UTC(29m)
Trajectory
REBUILDING PROJECT APOLLO - After the Apollo 1 disaster NASA resumes manned space flight. ORBITING CARBON OBSERVATORY 2 - Monitoring the Earth's CO2 levels in unprecedented detail. ZERO GRAVITY TRAINING - Parabolic flights and their role in training.
2025-12-17 07:54:53 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 08:24:37 +0000 UTC(29m)
Wonder
In the last episode of the season we'll learn about sensory tricks - visually-evoked auditory response, retinal fatigue, Müller-Lyer illusion, Ames room and synesthesia.
2025-12-17 07:16:35 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 07:54:53 +0000 UTC(38m)
Wonder
In this episode we learn the diference between Iridescence, Chemiluminescence and Bioluminescence. We also learn about Gemstone Coloration and Mechanical Plant Defenses.
2025-12-17 06:38:17 +0000 UTC→2025-12-17 07:16:35 +0000 UTC(38m)