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Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilization after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a world.

Did Aliens Nuke Mars? A strange discovery by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover suggests the Red Planet was home to an alien nuclear war 300 million years ago - could this be true.

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.

NASA's Juno probe is unlocking Jupiter's secrets, answering mysteries and gathering data. Scientists and experts explain the importance of this mission.

Manned missions to Mars are the next frontier of human exploration and NASA wants to put boots on the Red Planet by 2035. But, is it mission impossible.

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

A legendary train filled with stolen Nazi gold is said to be hidden in Poland. Rob and Stefan explore deep under the earth's surface to uncover the truth.

The Milky Way is dying and scientists are trying to discover what's killing it. Scientists must trace its whereabouts over the past 13.6 billion years.

Once thought to be an inevitable disaster, scientists now have the technology to prevent asteroids from hitting the Earth. How are they working to do this.

For four years, the Messenger space probe sent images of Mercury, the solar system's smallest planet, closest to the Sun. Could it threaten life on Earth.

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.

Justin uncovers the truth behind a landslide that wiped out a ski-jump resort in Turkey, before jetting off to Gibraltar to see an airport runway built across a road.

Last season, Miklos located a shipwreck tied to Christopher Columbus using Cooper's intel. Now, Miklos has 8 weeks of cash left to find another shipwreck.

After discovering a 1700s-era cannon Darrell seeks the ship's origin. A letter in Gordon's files details a 16th century wreck connected to Sir Francis Drake.

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

The universe's stars are dying faster than new ones are born. Experts investigate the last stars of the cosmos and what a stellar apocalypse means for Earth.

26,000 lightyears away at the heart of the galaxy lies a massive black hole. How can something so far away be studied, and what could it teach scientists.

Discover how life casts, downdraft cooktops, compression hosiery and electric motorcycles are made.

Find out how items such as sidecars, frozen French toast, refrigerator compressors and superchargers are made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, with a look at how objects such as custom knee braces are made.

More everyday items go under the microscope with a look at how objects from solid state drives to eye shadow are made.

More everyday items go under the microscope, with a look at how dragster tyres, icing, floating docks and spiral pipes are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how motion sensors and diving helmets are made.

Adam and a demolition expert stage a series of daring experiments on one of the world's most dangerous and explosive substances: Nitroglycerin.

Adam teams up with actor Gary Oldman to build one of Hollywood's deadliest weapons: the ZF1 multi-artillery gun from sci-fi film, The Fifth Element.

A countdown of the craziest videos of unbelievable inventions and creations on the web. A double sunset? Tattoos that play sound? Only science can explain.

A countdown of the most epic fails with the internet's ultimate mistake makers. Featuring a crash at 300 mph, a blunder in virtual reality and a jetpack disaster.

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

The universe's stars are dying faster than new ones are born. Experts investigate the last stars of the cosmos and what a stellar apocalypse means for Earth.

26,000 lightyears away at the heart of the galaxy lies a massive black hole. How can something so far away be studied, and what could it teach scientists.

Priceless gold and silver artefacts are believed to be lost in King Solomon's hidden mines. Rob and Stefan search for the legendary treasure.

Beneath the densely populated city of Naples lies a looming threat. A super volcano may be on the verge of erupting and cause an apocalyptic catastrophe.

Dark History Of The Solar System. The solar system is different to others in the Milky Way, but it hides a violent past. Scientists examine the clues to reveal its secret history.

Space isn't as empty as it seems. It conceals a secret structure called spacetime - an invisible field that governs our lives.

Neutron stars are violent phenomena that defy the laws of physics. New discoveries reveal they have the power to destroy planets and even other stars.

Would you ever believe a skyscraper can melt a car? Justin heads to London's Walkie Talkie building to unearth the science behind this building blunder.

Justin braves the turbulent North Sea as he goes inside an offshore wind turbine to see how engineers are fixing a fault that could cause these structures to fall into the sea.

Darrell heads to a shipwreck linked to Gordo's list. He leads his team to the shallows where the tough winds and waves have claimed centuries worth of ships.

After finding evidence of a 1700s-era lifeboat near shore, Darrell and the team discover the shipwreck it came from. But a sudden tragedy hits the expedition.

The time travelling machines of Hollywood movies offer infinite opportunities, but could time travel ever really be more than science fiction.

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

Earth is spinning on a tilted axis as it orbits around the Sun. Experts and scientists explain how the planet journeys through the Milky Way.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how rawhide lampshades and MRI scanners are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how membrane filters, bridge ties, and Bi-planes are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how hospital laundry and horse replicas are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how ceramic fireplaces and parking garage floor slabs are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how oil pressure sensors are made and neck restraints are manufactured.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how mobile concert stages are built and mascara is manufactured.

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.

The time travelling machines of Hollywood movies offer infinite opportunities, but could time travel ever really be more than science fiction.

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

Earth is spinning on a tilted axis as it orbits around the Sun. Experts and scientists explain how the planet journeys through the Milky Way.

New theories claim the sunken city of Atlantis may have been in the Americas. From the Bahamas to an ancient site in Louisiana, Rob and Stefan seek the evidence.

A strange cave freezes in summer and melts in winter, and a huge sand dune swallows a small child in an instant. Rob and Stefan explore these mysteries.

Supernovas are the violent death of giant stars. New discoveries reveal how these events create the elements that are essential to all life in the universe.

Black holes aren't simply violent monsters. New discoveries reveal their importance in creating stars, giving light, and building the universe itself.

Nebulas are the strange structures of cosmic gas and dust where stars are born and die. New discoveries reveal the secrets of these mysterious places.

Justin's in for a bumpy ride as he investigates gigantic potholes in Louisiana. Later, he heads to London to get a sneak preview of London's vast Crossrail project.

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.

Darrell focuses on a multi-million-dollar wreck tied to Sir Francis Drake. He and his team race to locate a treacherous area identified on the map as Dragon's Teeth.

Darrell and the team head to a mysterious island where they discover valuable clues that lead them closer in the hunt to a 500-year-old shipwreck.

The discovery of extra-terrestrial life faces a near impossible challenge. Experts explore the problems with proving or disproving the existence of aliens.

New scientific discoveries reveal that the moon has an incredible, violent, and dynamic history. Was the moon originally more similar to earth than previously thought.

What happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide? The gravitational forces of these giants intersect, and they are left irrevocably changed.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how NASCAR car bodies are manufactured and thermal coffee pots are produced.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how slate tiles are produced and hot dog carts are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how racing leathers are manufactured and wood rocking chairs are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how mountain bikes are produced and lever action rifles are manufactured.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how saunas are produced and wheelchair lifts are manufactured.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how upright pianos are manufactured and flags are produced.

More everyday items go under the microscope. What are the production processes behind common objects including Asian bowl meals and walking canes.

More everyday items go under the microscope. How are common objects including power trainers and coffee pods made.

More everyday items go under the microscope. What are the production processes behind common objects such as beehives and cast iron cookers.

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

How do they build a tractor every three minutes to power Indian agriculture? How do they cast the bronze bells that help Swiss farmers keep track of their cows.

How do they collect millions of real birds' nests to make birds' nest soup? Plus, how do they use aerospace technology to make rowers go faster.

How do they quadruple the power of the world's biggest engines with the most powerful turbochargers? How do they build new roads from old waste plastic.

How do they harness the wind to power a racing yacht to Olympic gold? How do they make a sword fit for an officer at the world's largest sword factory.

The discovery of extra-terrestrial life faces a near impossible challenge. Experts explore the problems with proving or disproving the existence of aliens.

New scientific discoveries reveal that the moon has an incredible, violent, and dynamic history. Was the moon originally more similar to earth than previously thought.

What happens when galaxies containing billions of stars collide? The gravitational forces of these giants intersect, and they are left irrevocably changed.

When an infamous pirate city sunk into the sea, a huge treasure may have gone with it. Could cutting edge technology reveal its resting place.

Quest For The Gold Rush Fortune. In California Rob and Stefan explore a cave, rumoured to house 100 pounds of gold stashed away during the Gold Rush. Can their tech end the mystery.

Interstellar space is the space between the universe's stars. New discoveries reveal that it's not empty and unremarkable as previously thought.

Did The Big Bang Really Happen? New discoveries lead scientists to question if the Big Bang really happened. They investigate if it was the start of many multiverses.

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.

A series of strange animal deaths and UFO sightings brings Chuck to Colorado. Reports of authorities ignoring these incidents suggest a government cover-up.

Chuck receives a map supposedly leading to a hidden cache of recovered materials from the Roswell incident. He and his team go on an epic treasure hunt to find them.

A dangerous storm threatens to shut down the operation just as Darrell and team discover gold ore in the remains of an old wreck.

Leading to one of the richest finds in Darrell's career, the team discovers ornate artefacts that indicate the location of a 16th century captain's quarters.

The New Threat. If an asteroid collides with the earth it could end life on our planet as we know it. Experts reveal just how close we are to an apocalypse.

The Rosetta mission was a ground-breaking expedition to land on a comet for the very first time. What did this cutting-edge journey uncover about life on Earth.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how oil lamps are manufactured and chocolate mints are produced.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how skeletal replicas are manufactured and ice buckets are made.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how scuba lights are manufactured and convertible sandals are produced.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how wood windows are manufactured and woven cashmere is produced.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how gas barbecues are manufactured and mattress pads are produced.

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

Clay returns to his ranch in Montana to hunt for quick finds at Old Faithful. In Wyoming, Mike and his team continue excavating their triceratops site.

In Montana, Clayton prepares to learn if his carnivore skeleton belongs to a T-Rex or Nanotyrannus. In Wyoming, Mike and Aaron dig at a promising new site.

The team explores Tesla's death, chasing leads to the CIA and FBI for his missing notes. Was the Death Ray-prototype the motive for murder.