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More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including shuffleboard tables made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including air hockey tables made.

The Universe is a violent and dangerous place. From exploding stars and colliding galaxies to nebula shockwaves - what are the worst places in the Universe.

The Secret Origin. Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.

Life & Death On The Red Planet. Once there was life on Mars - but scientists believe a series of devastating mass extinctions transformed a watery planet into a desert.

Join the night shift's essential crews - from the snow plough teams ready to clear runways in a blizzard, to the cleaning trucks and fire service.

Flights from five continents land at Frankfurt International Airport every day. Track how cargo is distributed and passengers are managed.

Rob Nelson hunts for a mass grave that could expose a dark secret. Plus, a giant lake is mysteriously disappearing and Rob set off to find out why.

Rob examines bizarre markings that suggest a violent clash between prehistoric beasts. In California, he explores if a strange lake is a home to alien life.

A deadly collision in orbit punctures the hull of Russian space station, MIR. As oxygen seeps into space, the crew's lifeboat begins to die.

A toxic ammonia leak endangers an entire crew. Meanwhile, a cosmonaut narrowly survives re-entry, only to be stranded in the wilderness.

During a classified mission, the crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis discovers fatal damage to the heat shield tiles on the underbelly of their ship.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as plastic model kits and light microscopes made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as gummy vitamins and boat trailers made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as water well cylinders and nonconductive tools made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as detectable warning panels and model Stirling engines made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as micro drill bits and skiffs made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as ocean drone transformers and 3D puzzles made.

Using material salvaged from scrap yards, Adam and two colleagues design and build three motorised monsters of destruction, inspired by post-apocalyptic worlds.

Adam wants to build his own version of King Arthur's legendary sword - Excalibur. Using the iron found in a meteorite, he attempts to make an indestructible weapon.

A look at the internet's Most Valuable Players in science. Featuring a brave sportsman skiing behind a supercar and people pulling cars with their teeth.

Showcases the internet's most destructive minds, using science to create chaos! Featuring incredible punching robots to amazing bowling ball launchers.

NASA and SpaceX launch the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in almost ten years. Behind the scenes coverage of the SpaceX Dragon Capsule water landing.

Astronauts and cosmonauts battle a life-threatening fire and tackle an out-of-control cargo ship on the Russian space station, MIR.

The 'Iceman' is the world's oldest and most perfectly preserved mummy. Cutting-edge forensic technology may unearth the mummy's darkest secrets.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria is one of the world's original Seven Wonders. Experts investigate its many secrets - did it hold a superweapon.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as water well cylinders and nonconductive tools made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as detectable warning panels and model Stirling engines made.

Countdown of NASAs top six the deadliest stars - 'vampire' stars that drain their neighbours, supernovas and white dwarfs that destroy planets.

Despite Pluto's appearance as a dark and frozen world, scientists are investigating whether there might be warm liquid water beneath the surface.

Dark matter is one of the greatest mysteries of the universe facing scientists today. Could it be the cause of supermassive black holes and mass extinctions.

Danny is in Singapore, where the world's first Skypark is being built on top of three skyscrapers. Watch as he helps with some of the heaviest lifts ever tried.

Danny Forster is in Kuwait where the world's tallest twisting structure, the Al Hamra tower, is built. Clad in limestone, it is capped by a 17-story open restaurant.

Rob heads to California to investigate a network for major fault lines that could set off a mega-quake. Plus, he explores a mysterious sinkhole.

Secret History of the New World. Rob Nelson investigates a cluster of ancient ruins in New England that suggest Europeans arrived in the Americas almost 1,000 years before Columbus.

A spacewalker loses his vision and is locked outside his craft after a malfunction. Plus, cosmonauts are engulfed by a fire while still on the launchpad.

An astronaut performs an emergency procedure to save a new ISS solar array. Plus, the first Korean astronaut has a bumpy ride during re-entry.

A power failure occurs on the ISS forcing the crew to consider abandoning the station. Plus, during a spacewalk a cosmonaut is nearly stranded after a suit malfunction.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including Formula F race cars made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including vacuum excavators made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as electric boats and fencing foils made.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Bentley Mulsanne? The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Chevrolet Camaro? The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Porsche Panamera? The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Paranormal investigators reveal a bold new theory about the origins of the Wendigo. Are the stories of this terrifying creature with cannibalistic cravings true.

Experts investigate evidence suggesting that one of the world's most elusive figures, the Yeti, lives in America and may have an otherworldly source.

Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot embark on a mission to find out what's happening on the Island of the Dolls - a dangerous place that locals have long avoided.

Jessica Chobot and Phil Torres dive into the legend of Mothman by searching for clues in a long-sealed bunker and a top-secret Air Force base.

A deadly collision in orbit punctures the hull of Russian space station, MIR. As oxygen seeps into space, the crew's lifeboat begins to die.

A toxic ammonia leak endangers an entire crew. Meanwhile, a cosmonaut narrowly survives re-entry, only to be stranded in the wilderness.

During a classified mission, the crew of Space Shuttle Atlantis discovers fatal damage to the heat shield tiles on the underbelly of their ship.

The Dark Truth. The Dead Sea Scrolls in Israel are the oldest biblical texts. New discoveries might finally reveal the hidden meaning behind these manuscripts.

The sunken town of Baiae remains frozen in time, lying on the seabed of the Bay of Naples. Now, marine archaeologists investigate its fascinating secrets.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as electric boats and fencing foils made.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Bentley Mulsanne? The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Astronomers have discovered bizarre planets very different to Earth out in the galaxy, but will we ever locate a planet similar to our own.

New research is beginning to reveal an invisible scaffold of dark matter known as the Cosmic Web, an intergalactic network that transformed the universe.

Cosmic rays that damage human DNA are a serious risk in manned space exploration. Can physicists find the source of the rays and help reduce the danger.

Danny is in New Orleans where they are building the world's strongest hurricane protection system which includes the largest storm surge barrier ever.

Danny is in Brazil where they are building one of the world's largest hydroelectric projects, tunnelling through seven mountains and building two dams.

Rob Nelson heads to Lake Michigan to investigate an unexplained, Bermuda Triangle-like phenomenon that has caused ships to disappear for centuries.

Archaeology expert and adventurer, Josh Gates, travels to Great Britain to explore the origins of the mystical monument of Stonehenge.

A leak threatens the lives of astronauts upon re-entry. And a mission to the Salyut space station takes a surprise turn when the crew suffers from depressurisation.

NASA and SpaceX launch the first crewed mission from U.S. soil in almost ten years. Behind the scenes coverage of the SpaceX Dragon Capsule water landing.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Peugeot RCZ R? The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like an Ariel Atom 3S? The crew heads to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like an Audi S8? The crew visit its birthplace, revealing the complex inner workings and the gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like an Ultima Evolution? The crew go to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Ferrari California T? The crew go to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and stunning exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Jaguar XF? The crew go to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and stunning exterior.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how skateboards are manufactured and braided pastry is produced.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how plasma gems are manufactured and special effects snow is made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how three-wheel electric bikes are manufactured and skin cream is made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how Wild West holsters are manufactured and water video housings are made.

Heavily inspired by superbike designs, the KTM X-Bow is always road and race ready. What elements come together to create this powerful and innovative vehicle.

The Tesla Model S is a high-performance and high-speed vehicle with zero emissions. What goes into the construction of this innovative electric car.

The Superformance MKIII draws inspiration from the Shelby Cobra to be an impressive combination of style and power. How is this stunning vehicle made.

The Koenigsegg One:1 is a record-breaking mega car that has a perfect power to weight ratio. How is this cleverly designed car put together.

A spacewalker loses his vision and is locked outside his craft after a malfunction. Plus, cosmonauts are engulfed by a fire while still on the launchpad.

An astronaut performs an emergency procedure to save a new ISS solar array. Plus, the first Korean astronaut has a bumpy ride during re-entry.

A power failure occurs on the ISS forcing the crew to consider abandoning the station. Plus, during a spacewalk a cosmonaut is nearly stranded after a suit malfunction.

Thermopylae was the site of an iconic ancient battle. Legend says that in 480BC, 300 Spartan warriors died there - experts reconstruct the lost battlefield.

The New Secrets. Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate one of the wonders of the modern world. They reveal mysteries hidden in its foundation.

Picture your dream car - does it look like an Audi S8? The crew visit its birthplace, revealing the complex inner workings and the gorgeous exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like an Ultima Evolution? The crew go to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and gorgeous exterior.

Earth's past is marked by one cosmic disaster after another, forging the path of human evolution. Experts explore how close the Earth has come to destruction.

Experts explore the most astonishing discoveries of the Voyager spacecraft. They examine how the operation has transformed into the ultimate mission.

The mysterious dark matter is thought to be the cosmic glue that holds the universe together, yet the search for it continues to puzzle scientists.

Danny Forster visits the deepest place on Earth; South Africa's Mponeng Gold Mine - the most dangerous construction site on the planet.

Danny is in Melbourne, Australia where they are building one of the most innovative stadiums ever. It will be the ultimate fan experience, and an icon for the city.

Adventurer, Josh Gates, ventures into the ancient Maya city of El Mirador in search of the lost tombs of mysterious ruling dynasty, the Snake Kings.

Josh Gates investigates how a group of Norse tribesmen gained power in medieval Europe. His quest for answers takes him from Denmark to Iceland.

A UFO crashes in Pennsylvania. Was it a secret Soviet satellite, or something far more dangerous? On Mercury, NASA finds the impossible: frozen water.

Images of Mercury reveal massive spider-like formations on its surface. Is it an odd geological formation - or something much more ominous.

How did pictures from the Hubble telescope make the comet of the century look like an alien spacecraft? Has earth already been invaded by alien organisms.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a BMW M6? The crew go to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and stunning exterior.

Picture your dream car - does it look like a Rolls-Royce Dawn? The crew go to its birthplace, revealing the inner workings and stunning exterior.

How does one family in America make three quarters of the world's peppermint oil? Plus, how are performance-enhancing tennis racquets made.

How do they make a trombone? How do they make traditional Spanish wineskins? Plus, how do they turn smelly muddy peat into rejuvenating face cream.

How do they make the perfect surfboard for catching waves? Plus, how do they turn Danish cream into one of the world's favourite butters.

How are million-dollar racehorses transported across the world to their new owners? Plus, what creative methods are used to photograph food.

Deep in the Peruvian jungle, dozens of mummies have been found in cliffside tombs. Archaeologist Ramy Romany searches for evidence of who these people were.

The mummies of three Incan children are discovered in the Andes at a notorious UFO hotspot. Ramy examines why they trekked 1,000 miles to their death.

Saqqara is the site of the first pyramid - the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore why the Egyptians built pyramids.