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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.

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.

Kitesurfing is a sport that could not be better suited to an island location like Tahiti. With the sun, sand and an ocean breeze it is an ideal spot to spread your kite and surf.

This episode of Nomads provides a sneak peek at life as a professional wakeboarder, what the sport is, and the east coast world of wakeboarding.

Humpback Whales, perfect water, summer sunshine and one of the finest fishing Chinook Salmon solo fishing days!

The host searches for koalas in the You Yangs National Park.

Loro Parque, voted "World's Best Zoo" two years in a row, blends top-tier animal care with global conservation efforts. From thousands of species to multi-million-dollar research, its mission is clear: protect wildlife and inspire change. What began 45 years ago as one man's passion is now a global model of excellence in education, sustainability, and animal welfare.

Federica the turtle has arrived from Italy after a run in with a container ship. Loro Parque's offered to be her 'forever home', but how will she go sharing her new digs with others? You've heard of a fish out of water - try a turtle! Esmeralda the iguana has a lumpy belly and Jorge the vet is worried. He's hoping it's a bounty of eggs but knows he shouldn't count his iguanas before they hatch. It

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

The emerald island - the Greek island of Kerkyra, also called Corfu.

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.

Another rare species and close relative of manatees is the dugong. Dugongs cling to survival in a few isolated corners of the globe. In marine sanctuaries in Abu Dhabi, the bizarre animals have been notoriously difficult to find, let alone photograph. Manatees and Dugongs features exclusive HD imagery of the mammals in the wild and examines efforts of scientists to protect the two species. The pro

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 joins an expedition to recruit a new Blue World camera operator in the form of a 1,000 pound Tiger shark! Working with experienced shark handlers, he puts a camera on the dorsal fin of the shark to see what it can film all by itself. But will Jonathan get his camera back? Next, he joins an experienced cave diver to explore a famous underwater cave in Northern Florida (USA).

Cave diving is the most difficult and dangerous type of diving, so the training to become a certified cave diver is arduous. This episode documents Jonathan's actual cave training in the Bahamas and follows him as he learns how to dive safely in the overhead environment of a cave in an attempt to earn his full cave diver certification.

Paper wasn't always easy to make or use. Early writing appeared on cave walls, bamboo, and papyrus. True paper was credited to Cai Lun in 105 AD. It was once expensive, but after the Black Death, cloth scraps made it cheaper. Pens evolved too—from messy feathers to the ballpoint. Today, paper contributes heavily to pollution—about 10% of greenhouse gases. The future? E-paper: the digital alternati

Radio waves, born from electromagnetism, power wireless tech like phones, TVs, and RADAR. Though invisible, they've transformed society. Discoveries by Galvani, Franklin, and Oersted revealed their power. From melting chocolate to X-rays, EM waves penetrate everything—even the human body. Now, they're helping us explore the brain. What's next for this invisible force?

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.

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.

One hundred kilometres above the Earth's surface lies an invisible frontier: the edge of space. This is the Karman Line, the boundary between our planet's atmosphere and what lies beyond. What does it take to cross that line?

Launching payloads into space is a very difficult task, historically rocket launches are the proverbial "swords into ploughshares" Missiles designed to carry atomic warheads now send satellites and probes into the solar system. Ironically it's one of the few exploits Mankind undertakes that doesn't occur in nature.

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

Saccadic eye masking helps the brain blur fast eye movements for clear vision. Plants move in response to stimuli for survival and reproduction. Language shapes how we perceive color—some cultures lack words for certain hues. Color blindness stems from faulty retinal cells and can be genetic or acquired. Perspective illusion uses geometry to create depth in art, a technique refined during the Rena

The Body Transfer Illusion tricks the brain into feeling ownership of a fake body part, like in the rubber hand experiment. The Autokinetic Effect makes stationary lights seem to move in darkness. The Moon Illusion causes the moon to appear larger near the horizon due to visual references. Geometric illusions distort shapes and lines through clever design. Stereoscopy lets us perceive depth by mer

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.