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Stars are a bit like human beings. They can be warm or cold, they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes... and, let's face it, they can be dim or bright. And recent discoveries suggest that the number of stars in our galaxy alone, the Milky Way, may exceed 200 billion. Just what are these citizens of the night sky?

Perhaps that American politician was right. There are indeed things we know we don't know. For instance, cosmologically speaking, we know we don't know much - and certainly not nearly enough - about two of the enduring mysteries of the Universe. Dark Matter and Dark Energy, it's little wonder that scientists are devoting so much grey matter and energy of their own to finding out as much as they ca

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Learn how ALMOND NUTS get transformed into "MILK." And why are movie TRAILERS shown at the beginning of the film? We'll keep your attention so you'll want to stick around for the answer. And learn how detergents make your clothes SEEM brighter and whiter.

Learn how a pharmacist and an accountant created the most famous drink in the world, coca cola! And, learn the "Bear" truth behind how a U.S. president helped create everyone's favorite stuffed toy, The Teddy Bear! Then, how did a piece of wire accidentally "Slink" its way to become a fantastic fun toy for children? Plus, how a the wiffle ball was invented.

Water: H2O Stories is a 3x52 series revisiting the story of water on planet Earth and its disrupted course over time which has led to the 21st century biggest challenge.

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Rubber was first used by South American tribes for waterproofing and bouncing balls. Westerners struggled with melting rubber until Charles Goodyear discovered vulcanization, making rubber durable. This sparked the rubber boom, enriching cities like Manaus. Britain broke Brazil's monopoly by smuggling seeds. Later, synthetic rubber and Kevlar were developed—Kevlar is so tough it can stop bullets.

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Every single day there is a growing number of people to feed and in the next thirty to forty years we will need to double our food production to sustain the increase in population. In this episode author Julian Cribb examines the infestations that are threatening our food supply.

Carnfield Hall is a country house dating from the 15th and 16th Centuries. This private residence turn event hall is using its paranormal activity to draw in business. Are these spirits the old residents?

Long-hidden secrets are revealed through the R.I.P. team's talents and unique experiences, including those thought to be lost forever.

Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.

Presented by Peadar King, this series illustrates the human consequences of global economic inequalities and human rights violations, by focusing on how people encounter these issues on a daily basis.

RV Explorers, chasing 100 Sunsets. A TV show following a new motorhoming couple as they explore the towns and regions of NZ - experiencing various tourist attractions, events and joining in with other motorhomers to experience their favourite activities.

The team head to Tutbury Castle in Derbyshire to investigate the paranormal reports at the location. Past Hunters appear to have caught the Tutbury Ghost on camera.

The presenter explores the Wet Tropics of Queensland.

The survival expert swims around the Great Barrier Reef.

Dali the emperor tamarin is mysteriously going bald—on his back! Keepers suspect two mischievous monkey roommates. Meanwhile, Kristina attempts an eye ultrasound on dolphin Ulysses, needing patience and precision. And it's party time for Garoe the chimp, who celebrates his first birthday with a swinging cake surprise!

Gasp at animal power, gawp at childhood innocence, this is the true story of children who live as friends with wild animals.

An island called the Little Continent - the Canary Island of Gran Canaria.

Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town.

Outta Town Adventures travels both near and far to discover the best advenures the destinations have to offer. This TV series is dedicated to presenting history, culture and geography in a fun and pisitive way. It encourages people to explore this beautiful world - something that starts with simply getting out of town.

Sarah travels to one of the top 10 dive destinations in Australia (Julian Rocks, Byron Bay, NSW) to dive with three species of Wobbegong Sharks within the Cape Byron Marine Park. She also conducts a street poll with members of the public to find out what they think about sharks.

How is life on the city's roofs? This series scales new heights, exploring apartment buildings, towers and monuments to discover a world full of unsuspected treasures : our rooftops. By day and night, the population changes on these heights. There are people who work here, people who live here, and others who come here to relax. The world's rooftops are a continual hive of activity.

Jonathan travels to Iceland to investigate a giant crack in the ground filled with frigid runoff from melting glaciers. It's rumored to be the clearest water in the world. But to find out, Jonathan has to brave some very cold water. Next, he heads down to sunny Florida, not to dive a coral reef or a spectacular shipwreck, but to dive in shallow, murky water under a busy bridge. This secret spot is

Early computers include the Antikythera device and Babbage's engines, though his designs were ahead of their time. WWII accelerated the need for powerful calculators. Early machines were massive but weak. The invention of the transistor in the 1950s replaced bulky vacuum tubes, enabling personal computers. Today, supercomputers help design planes, buildings—even target genes. Computers are evolvin

If you have ever gone to a hockey game, or gone ice-skating, there is ONE revolutionary machine that helps keep the fun and action going! And that's all thanks to the ZAMBONI® ICE RESURFACING MACHINE. You'll learn how and why it was invented! And ever notice some pistachio nuts are RED in color? We'll throw up the RED FLAG and explain why the color is simply a COVER UP!

If you ever go camping there is one thing you do not want to leave home without, the SWISS ARMY KNIFE! We'll explain how it evolved into the most famous knife in the world and how the company's name got "CUT" together! And where did the term CUP OF JOE come from as well as the word JAVA? And we all love a juicy HAMBURGER, so where did these chopped meat patties come from?

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

Come with us as we explore and unravel the mysteries of what lies beyond our planet Earth. This is a series packed with space stories and information about our universe covering what we can see, how we can live in space and what science tells us about the past and the future as we journey inside out of space.

As scientists and astronomers peer closer at nearby stars with ever more fidelity they are discovering planets.

The night sky is a time machine. The further we look out into the universe the further back in time we reach. What we see in the night sky is only a small percentage of the contents of the Universe, most is dark matter and dark energy we know it exists; however its nature eludes us for the moment.

Zenith - Advances in Space Exploration reveals these latest developments and the implications they hold for all of us.

The Monty Hall Problem shows switching choices boosts winning odds. The Birthday Problem reveals how just 23 people can have a 50% chance of shared birthdays due to multiple pairings. Gambler's Ruin proves that in a fair game, the smaller bankroll loses over time. The Infinite Hotel Paradox explores the strange logic of infinity. The Locker Riddle uses factorization to reveal why only lockers with

Carrion flowers like rafflesia arnoldii are rare, large, and foul-smelling, attracting flies for pollination. Aposematism uses bright colors to warn predators of toxicity, with some species mimicking these signals. Female cuckoos mimic predator calls to sneak eggs into host nests. Pheromones are chemical signals used for mating, tracking, or alarms. Deimatic behavior startles predators with sudden

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

A series that puts chemistry in our everyday experience by showing the living connection we have with the chemicals and elements that make up our world. The matter that built skies and seas, the atoms that make up you and me, the chemistry around us that forms the things we touch, smell and see. This series shows us what the objects in our universe and in our homes are made from and why the partic

Travelling by boat bears a priceless sense of Freedom and offers endless new vistas to all passengers. Across waterways around the world Boats are an essential tool of daily life whether they carry goods, serve as utilities or services in remote areas.