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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.

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.

Danny explores the Port of Rotterdam, where crews are in the middle of the largest Earth-moving project in history, to triple the port's capacity.

On the island of Sitka, Alaskan engineers construct a colossal dam to power the entire town. Plus, Alaska's biggest boat lift hauls a 400-ton fishing ship.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The BMW i8 is a hybrid car that looks and performs like a supercar. How does this high-performance vehicle achieve its outstanding fuel economy.

The Superperformance GT40 is a stunning recreation of the original that made racing history at Le Mans in 1966. How is this impressive vehicle made.

Ever wondered how a Porsche 918 Spyder is made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how an Aston Martin Vanquish is made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including candied fruit and linen ukuleles made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including Montreal smoked meats and motorised scooters made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including cactus pear puree and lab reactors made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including digital paintings, sundae cups and badminton rackets made.

How do they mine a million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea? How do they hand print millions of colourful clothes using the art of batik.

How do they turn thousands of tonnes of basmati rice into millions of microwaveable meals? How do they craft beautiful mechanical singing birds.

How do they make an almost invisible hearing aid that connects wirelessly to a phone? How do they build the carriages for London's new underground railway.

How do they build remote-controlled underwater robots to do jobs too dangerous for human divers? How do they make the world's most cuddly teddy bears.

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.

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

From the rallies held at Madison Square Garden, to the plots to steal the secrets to the nation's weapons of war, the American Nazis terrorised the USA in the 1930s.

Did aliens help build the Pyramids? Or does the 'ancient astronauts' idea go back to Swiss author Erich von Daniken, whose books challenge religion and science.

An Asteroid Day Special. A closer look at the Asteroid Day Foundation and their mission to protect the world from dangerous asteroids through early detection.

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.

Conflicting results make determining the age of the universe difficult. Finding the answer could be the key to many mysteries of the cosmos.

A rugged ship built to withstand tsunami size waves travels on a highway unlike any other in North America. Later, a fleet of machines combats a massive flood.

The Yeti, a machine with 588 sharp teeth, helps keep the coldest airport in America running. Plus, mighty tugboats chew through ice chunks in Alaska.

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.

Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate a lost city buried in the Sahara. Archaeologists are uncovering the city's forgotten ruins and dark secrets.

Scientists have discovered evidence of a mysterious ninth planet on the very edge of our solar system, could its moons support extra-terrestrial life.

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.

Ever wondered how a Zenvo ST 1 is made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a McLaren 65OS is made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a Falcon F7 is made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a Lotus Evora is made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace and explore its gorgeous exterior.

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.

Stolen Fortune Of The Pirate Mummy. A mummy recovered at the bottom of the Atlantic has led treasure hunters to $120 million in gold and jewels stolen by infamous pirate Black Sam.

Archaeologist Ramy Romany investigates a mysterious underwater grave in the ancient Mayan city of Mayapán. Were these people victims of human sacrifice.

Darrell visits the Atocha, a valuable shipwreck Cooper recorded 50 years ago. Experts send Darrell to an archive in Spain to hunt down an ancient manifest.

Darrell finds the final piece to Cooper's code, but hiring a crew presents new danger as he discloses his secret mission. On the water, there's a big discovery.

Scientists have discovered evidence of a mysterious ninth planet on the very edge of our solar system, could its moons support extra-terrestrial life.

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.

Discovers which of America's founding fathers used sex as an instrument of diplomacy and which one secretly scoffed at the divinity of Jesus.

Whether its religious fire-and-brimstone, Armageddon, or visitors from outer space, the US has no shortage of people coming together to get swept up in the fervour.

Troy is the legendary lost city at the centre of the Trojan War, but its existence was never confirmed. New cutting-edge technology explores the ancient myth.

The Hidden Secrets. Mount Rushmore is one of North America's most iconic landmarks. Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal what lies beneath the rock.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including leaf and debris vacuums, canned meat and fillet knives made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including promotional origami and hedge shears made.

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

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects including boat radar mounts made.

How do they clean the world's tallest twin towers? How do they make a jigsaw where every piece is unique? How do they craft Olympic level hockey sticks.

How do they fit all the features of a luxury apartment into a motorhome? And, how do they make a ballet shoe that can take the weight of a dancer on tiptoes.

How do they grow nearly 200,000 tonnes of mushrooms a year in the mushroom capital of the world? And, how do they make billions of life-saving gloves.

How do they mine a million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea? How do they hand print millions of colourful clothes using the art of batik.

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.

Apollo 12 astronauts bring back something alive from the moon. Plus, NASA track an asteroid heading towards Earth and make a shocking discovery.

Geysers are discovered on a frozen moon, NASA redirects a probe on a mission to find proof of life, and a future US President is eyewitness to a UFO.

More everyday items go under the microscope. What are the production processes behind common objects including ochre and hurdy gurdies.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including exhaust headers and moulded limestone artwork made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. What are the production processes behind common objects such as recycled skateboard guitars.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including racing pulley systems and medicine balls made.

A series of recent UFO sightings brings Chuck Zukowski's team to Missouri, the home of the 1973 Piedmont lights incident. Is history repeating itself.

A Missouri man who claims UFOs are stalking him contacts Chuck and the team for help. Their investigation uncovers a dark secret which may explain this reported activity.

Experts investigate reports of a secret alien base deep inside Alaska's highest mountain. Video evidence suggests extra-terrestrial activity in Fairbanks.

A cryptozoologist hunts for scientific proof of Bigfoot in the Alaskan wilderness. Experts investigate a vortex of energy linked to disappearances.

Recently disclosed audio recordings and astonishing photographs may provide the most conclusive evidence to date that the Ozark Howler may have demonic origins.

New evidence reveals a Vietnam War pilot may have returned home with a secret cargo. Experts use this to try and find the missing link in human evolution.

The team explores an abandoned outpost in the Amazon rainforest. After meeting with tribes in the jungle, they hear strange things at night.

Phil and Jessica head to Lake Lanier - the deadliest lake in America - to uncover rumours of drownings and ghostly encounters.

How do they clean the world's tallest twin towers? How do they make a jigsaw where every piece is unique? How do they craft Olympic level hockey sticks.

How do they fit all the features of a luxury apartment into a motorhome? And, how do they make a ballet shoe that can take the weight of a dancer on tiptoes.

How do they grow nearly 200,000 tonnes of mushrooms a year in the mushroom capital of the world? And, how do they make billions of life-saving gloves.

How do they mine a million tonnes of fertiliser from below the sea? How do they hand print millions of colourful clothes using the art of batik.

What caused the Nazi aircraft to explode into a giant ball of fire over New Jersey in 1937? Experts use cutting-edge technology to investigate the event.

Cutting-edge technology is helping experts investigate the Bermuda triangle. Using new techniques, they search for evidence of aliens on the ocean floor.

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

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.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production. How are objects such as squeeze chutes and composite boat propellers made.

How do they build remote-controlled underwater robots to do jobs too dangerous for human divers? How do they make the world's most cuddly teddy bears.

Ever wondered how a Morgan Aero Coupe was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a Porsche 911 was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a Ferrari FF was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.

Former aerospace engineer Justin tries to keep the Glasgow Tower turning, and Tomo helps engineers in Osaka keep their airport from sinking into the sea.

Justin climbs on top of a stadium roof that is held up by air and in danger of collapse. Plus, Jimena Gascon discovers why Mexico City's Metro project has been derailed.

Dark matter and energy battle for the cosmos and the winner will determine the universe's fate. New discoveries may reveal which force will win.

For 20 years NASA's Cassini spacecraft revealed Saturn's strange secrets until it vaporized in its atmosphere. Now, fresh data points to new discoveries.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including Montreal smoked meats and motorised scooters made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including cactus pear puree and lab reactors made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including digital paintings, sundae cups and badminton rackets made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, revealing their production processes. How are objects including dumplings and brass faucets made.

Jeremy explores a revolutionary technique that could identify the Loch Ness Monster. Plus, how did a man survive for several days trapped in a shipwreck.

Jeremy Wade reveals the new deep-sea discoveries that might prove the existence of the infamous giant squid. Is this underwater monster the legendary kraken.

Houdini's mysterious sudden death may not have been an accident. Experts recreate his buried alive escape and investigate if he was killed by more sinister forces.

Special access to cutting-edge factories reveals how America's favourite foods are made, and how assembly lines produce huge amounts of hot dogs, chocolate bars and other treats.

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.

Apollo 12 astronauts bring back something alive from the moon. Plus, NASA track an asteroid heading towards Earth and make a shocking discovery.

Geysers are discovered on a frozen moon, NASA redirects a probe on a mission to find proof of life, and a future US President is eyewitness to a UFO.

How do they build remote-controlled underwater robots to do jobs too dangerous for human divers? How do they make the world's most cuddly teddy bears.

Ever wondered how a Morgan Aero Coupe was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a Porsche 911 was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.

Ever wondered how a Ferrari FF was made? Join the How It's Made crew as they go to its birthplace, explore the inner workings and its gorgeous exterior.

Experts investigate to see if the fire on Apollo 1 that killed three astronauts was a cover-up. Was it a tragic accident or part of the moon landing conspiracy.

Confidential CIA files reveal a secret war for space between America and the Soviets. And, experts investigate American espionage during the Apollo programme.

Some think the waving US flag on the moon proves that NASA faked the lunar landing. Experts' quest for the truth leads to some of Hollywood's biggest names.

Alaska's Coast Guard fights risky waters to maintain buoys standing three stories tall. Plus, an army of Alaskans build a steel ferry - several tons at a time.

A mega fish factory churns out 3 million pounds of seafood a day. Plus, a flying ambulance saves lives at 14,000 feet above Alaska's wilderness.

When Pompeii was destroyed by an apocalyptic volcano, another town was destroyed, too - Herculaneum. It is one of history's most perfectly preserved towns.

The Roman Empire built Hadrian's Wall to guard its frontiers: new discoveries reveal who the Romans were trying to keep out with this 72-mile-long megastructure.

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.

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.

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

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.

How do they weave a Turkish carpet? How do they use helicopter blade technology for cross country skis, and control the water at Niagara Falls.

Experts investigate to see if the fire on Apollo 1 that killed three astronauts was a cover-up. Was it a tragic accident or part of the moon landing conspiracy.

Experts investigate if there was a conspiracy to fake the moon landing. Does a secret report suggest the Nazis were involved in the Apollo space programme.

Geysers are discovered on a frozen moon, NASA redirects a probe on a mission to find proof of life, and a future US President is eyewitness to a UFO.