
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.,

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard some of the world's fastest theme park rides and learns what it takes to build them.,

MOSE is one of the largest and highest-profile civil-engineering works. But will it be able to save Venice? Venice has grappled with inundation for centuries.,

Worldwide, depression afflicts more than 300 million people, making it the leading global cause of disability. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death in the world for those aged 15-24 years. Now there may be a new tool in fighting that depression.,

It was discovered on October 19th, 2017 and it was recognized as the first known object of its type. It is unique since it is the first known object that came from our solar system. But while we observed it, the mystery surrounding it grew.,

Adaptations in the oceans most colorful invertebrates. Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, have a remarkable range of adaptations to survive in the ocean.,

New evidence suggets humans arrived in North America far earlier than previously thoughtm and that they may have traveled along paths now buried deep beneath the sea.,

Discovering in 2013, new and puzzling finding of small-skulled fossils of Homo naledi have scientists trying to understand whether Homo sapiens lived at the same time as Homo naledi, and how Homo naledi communities may have lived.,

As scientific studies confirm sea level changes throught the globe, major coastal cities like Miami are now fighting back against these rising tides, before it's too late. Parts of Miami Beach are under serious threat, with major economic dangers.,

How long does it take for life to rebound after a major mass extiction? Scientists in Svalbard dig through fossil clues for surprising revelations abour our Earth's history.,

Denise Kielholtz is 6 time world champion kickboxer. Her goal? To become the world's first female MMA world champion and will do anything to achieve this.,

A look into the mechanics of taste and smell with an exploration of the global flavor industry and the science of creating new flavors and smells.,

Terry channels his inner Jason Bourne to test some of the best moments from the series of films.,

Dust off your chaps as Terry tests several things from the epic western The Harder They Fall, and a canteen buster test from Gunsmoke!,

We're putting Jack Reacher to the test! The movie, the series, and the pie!,

Learn about an award ceremony for sustainability projects that can change the world.,

Follow behind the scenes of awards ceremony for sustainability projects that can change the world.,

On the 3 October 1993, an elite battle unit of the US army began a fairly straight-forward mission in Somalia's capital Mogadishu. Within minutes of reaching their destination, the situation descended into chaos and the mission turned into a battle.

In March 2019 news reports appeared in the British press of UK's troops being killed in Yemen, no one knew why they are there in the first place. Britain was not fighting a war in Yemen. This episode investigates the truth behind the casualties.

The Crimea Annexation in February 2014 was the biggest and most blatant land grab in Europe since WWII and shook the very foundations upon which peace in the region had been based ever since. How did Russia execute the annexation?