THE SPACE SHUTTLE MATURES - The Space Transportation System changes the nature of orbital missions. COMPLEX CONSTRUCTION IN SPACE - Confidence in the shuttle begins to return and engineers forget the lessons of the past.
THE SHUTTLE PROGRAM - The first re-useable spacecraft. THE CHALLENGER DISASTER - Pressing launch schedules lead to carelessness and the loss of the Challenger. RETURN TO SPACE - A re-designed shuttle is back in space with a redefined role.
Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell investigates four theme park rides in Europe and America which mix fun along with the the thrills.
In this episode of Extremes, we will be exploring the largest animals, extreme facts about the human body and record breaking extremes in football and the field of music.
In this episode we learn about Carrion flowers, also called stink or corpse flower. The cuckoo hability to misdirect predators to find nests and how some animals released pheromones to comunicate.
A lot of problems in this episode. What is the Birthday Problem? Why the Gambler's Ruin debunks the 'luck' factor? And is the union of two sets with infinite elements still be infinity?
In this episode we'll understand how chromatic adaptation works, how do we see the color pink and why do blue rarely exists in nature.
Jörg and Cheyenne are challenged to build a Scuba Spear Gun! Despite having no experience of underwater builds, Jörg has a few tricks up his sleeve. But will they be able to beat one of the world's greatest spearfishermen in our popping finale!
This episode reveals the work done by the Cassini probe that spent more than 13 years examining the Saturnian system.
This episode looks at the work of the probes orbiting Mars and the rovers exploring its surface.
This episode examines a range of launchers that are integral to space research.
In a world where nothing is what it seems, we'll introduce you to Tilt Shift Photography, Night Hag syndrome and tightrope walking. Plus explore this weeks featured rethinker and tightrope walker Maria Spelterini.
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.
A follow up to some of the popular sim segments from season one, but this time with a 12 year old at the controls! Kurtis shows us the many important functions of an often overlooked aspect of Air Traffic Control services and Anthony and Raeleen dig in at Greenville, SC.
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.
Looking at solutions for water scarcity from fog catching nets to water efficient washing machines.
Studying the genes and lifestyles of centenarians. The results may offer answers to living longer and fighting diseases.
An innovative gene therapy has produced a significant breakthrough that could lead to a cure for cancer.
The early days of online video were plagued by low resolution and unbearable buffering times. But one day that all changed. In the late 90s, a breakthrough technology revolutionized streaming video, setting the foundation for the era of Netflix.