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Jonathan joins shark researcher Dr. Stephen Kajiura to test how well wild sharks can detect electrical fields in their environment. Then, he heads to New Jersey (USA) to learn how to dive in the Mark V commercial diving helmet! Finally, he ends up in the Gulf of Mexico to learn how oil platforms can actually become a healthy artificial reef and attract marine life from miles around.

Plastic, once accidental, is now essential—from machines to daily items. It began with explosive billiard balls and beetle poop, leading to Bakelite and later nylon. Nylon's popularity even sparked riots during WWII. But plastic's durability and oil-based origin raise environmental concerns. Now, bioplastics grown in microorganisms—and possibly plants—offer quirky, sustainable alternatives for the

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.

Learn the secrets behind thermos' amazing technology! And they were the sweet candy pellets we loved as a kid, but did you know that Pez was created to help people stop smoking? And find out how a steamboat inspired Samuel Langhorne Clemens to change his name to Mark Twain!

It's one of the world's most famous train stations - Grand Central Terminal. We'll take you on a trip to reveal its many fascinating secrets! And if they are cleaned without water, how do clothes get spotless when they are dry cleaned?

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.

The question often rises is the cost of space exploration really worth it? Could the money be better spent elsewhere. If so one space program would have to remain. The planetary defence program, to locate identify and deflect a wayward asteroid from hitting Earth and destroying our civilzation because at last count there were 15,000 possible dangerous candidates close to Earth.

For an instrument first developed as recently as the 17th century, the telescope has travelled a long way. The latest version of the once-humble telescope will be going a lot farther - carrying us ever closer to the first light that ever bathed the Universe in which we live.

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.

Pro mountain bikers test out their tricks in the dusty terrain of the Las Vegas dessert.

The Waiting is the hardest part. The anticipation of the next face shot, of an uncut heli run, and of an approaching storm is enough to drive this group of skiers to devote their entire lives to the pursuit of a sport and a lifestyle.

Running the Portland Canal from Prince Rupert to Alaska...and fishing Alaskan Halibut!

Ray explores Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.

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

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.

La Isla Bonita - the Canary Island of La Palma.

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.

Predator vs. prey: this episode explores three bird escape tactics—climbing flight, horizontal speed, and diving. These behaviors reflect the evolutionary arms race. Birds of prey captivate us, from the mighty eagle soaring over open spaces to the peregrine falcon, the fastest animal alive. Vultures, often seen as omens, strip carcasses clean to survive. Whether elegant hunters or grim scavengers,

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

Canned food began with Napoleon's contest to preserve food, won by Appert's boiled, sealed bottles. The British later developed metal cans, though early ones exploded or caused illness. Can openers came 30 years later. Pasteur's germ theory explained spoilage. Pressure-cooking improved taste, and now, 'raddaperization'—zapping food—is the future. Canning evolved from battlefield necessity to high-

Medical history is full of odd cures—like bloodletting, which still helps in rare cases. Germs were once doubted until a doctor spotted bacteria between his teeth. Fleming later discovered antibiotics by accident. But now, 'superbugs' threaten this miracle cure. Refrigeration, once deadly due to toxic gases, evolved thanks to pressure-cooking and may soon use sound waves. From leeches to lab break

It's cheesy and and eaten all over the world! You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINO'S PIZZA . And we all know how going to a circus wouldn't be complete without fluffy sweet COTTON CANDY! We'll explain how this feathery goodness SPUN to life! And all the spy action heroes use them, but where did the term GADGET really come from?

Take a trip to the Jersey Shore and learn how one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game of MONOPOLY. And how did a donkey and an elephant become associated with politics? Plus, what's the difference between TOP GRAIN LEATHER and FULL GRAIN LEATHER?

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.

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

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.