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More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how they are made, including curling stones, refrigerators, aluminium baseball bats and opalescent glass.

More everyday items are put under the microscope as we discover how they are made, including levels, hot dogs, abrasive grains and sandpaper.

Pete and NTS build a five-platform 'nature headquarters' for the For-Mar Nature Preserve in Michigan, helping a community still reeling from the 2014 water crisis.

Pete creates an owl-inspired treehouse library in North Carolina. Evoking the face of the bird by using curves such as rounded walls, the crew makes a masterpiece.

From Alaska's Chilkoot Trail to Australia's nugget-filled Outback, Parker risks his life searching for gold-rich ground and innovative mining techniques.

Parker uncovers lost footage from seven years of prospecting remote areas around the world and reveals the best ground he's ever found.

Any building project is stressful especially if the build is in the middle of nowhere. Incredible craftsmanship is needed to stick to deadlines and tackle tricky terrain.

A bamboo home architect builds a getaway in Hawaii to include a luxurious outdoor bath area and starlit master bedroom. But volcanic eruptions threaten the project.

Forrest Galante helps care for the new arrivals at the wildlife sanctuary of Vantara, including an orphaned rhino, penguins and bears.

Forrest Galante reveals Vantara's care of every animal, from 3D beaks and acupuncture for elephants, to a team helping a cub walk again.

How do they build a monorail above the world's most crowded streets? Plus, how do they craft Copenhagen's famous Flora Danica porcelain.

How do they use one of the slipperiest substances on earth to make waterproof clothing for explorers, mountaineers and special forces soldiers.

How do they turn bitter oranges into the Queen's favourite breakfast spread, marmalade? Plus, how do they print out a dress fit for the catwalk.

How do they build heavy duty road rollers? How do they bake bread in a can? And, how do they make a mobile phone with the care and precision of a Swiss watch.

The Raneys share their family's journey from rural Washington state, across southeast Alaska, before settling on a parcel of land known as 'The 40.

The Raneys reveal unseen builds and share their most memorable moments from nearly a decade of rescuing and fighting for homesteaders.

In Germany, Mike and Elvis are captivated by an E30 M3, their most expensive purchase yet. Will their efforts make this M3 shine enough for buyers.

When golden nuggets mysteriously dry up on a couple's claim in British Columbia, the guys must crack the case: is it the miners or the mine.

The team heads to the site of the bloodiest battle ever on U.S. soil, where witnesses claim to see phantom soldiers roaming the battlefields at night.

Andrew tests whether we've already crossed the dangerous point of no return where AI can independently manipulate our reality without us knowing it.

The team heads to Alaska, America's Last Frontier, to investigate reports of a murderous sasquatch. Phil and Jess have a close encounter with 'The Hairy Man'.

In Korczowa, a scanner alerts customs officers to a suspicious van. Plus, a sniffer dog helps to uncover contraband and unusual items hidden in a coach.

The team heads to the site of the bloodiest battle ever on U.S. soil, where witnesses claim to see phantom soldiers roaming the battlefields at night.

Andrew tests whether we've already crossed the dangerous point of no return where AI can independently manipulate our reality without us knowing it.

Part 2. At the midpoint of the mining season, tensions run high. Zeke hits a 'cheesy' gold-rich spot, but the rest of the fleet faces new setbacks and foes.

Mark and Digger break the sound barrier finishing a run of rye for a Southern Rock customer. Richard makes a Big Easy classic for a demanding New Orleans chef.

Backwards Birds And Slimy Sea Creatures. High-speed footage reveals how the hummingbird can fly backwards. And, why are hagfish the most disgusting creatures in the ocean.

Puppy Dog Tails And Crocodile Jaws. Scientists reveal what a dog's tail wag really means. Plus, what's the secret behind a crocodile's powerful jaws - and how to escape it.

New science and demonstrations reveal how cats can detect an earthquake seconds before it happens. And, how do sea otters keep warm in icy waters.

New science and amazing demonstrations reveal why elephants have trunks. Plus, why do some animals live so long, and why do cats purr.

A game of underwater copycat shows how smart dolphins really are. How do hyenas eat almost anything? And, how do geckos defy gravity.

Space Bugs And Squirrel Mind Maps. Are alligators music lovers? How a squirrel can hide up to 10,000 nuts in one season and still find most of them? And, can a bug survive in space.

A puppy is rescued from a kill shelter in Oklahoma. And a dog eats a box of toxic chocolates infused with marijuana, and is rushed to the clinic for treatment.

Dr Jeff races to save the legs of a puppy who has been hit by a car. And newly hired exotic pet vet, Dr Baier, treats a Burmese python that is losing weight.

With thousands of animals in need, and vet care unaffordable to most, Dr Jeff heads to Mexico to run a mobile clinic and help as many people and pets as they can.

The Wolfpack braces for a looming wildfire that threatens completion of the barn. Ami and Billy return with an important health update.

The Wolfpack races to complete the first major build of their new ranch. Plus, the Brown family adds a new member as Noah marries his sweetheart Rhain.

The Wolfpack's quest for complete freedom takes a big step forward with new livestock, including a risky longhorn bull. Noah and his new wife Rhain arrive.

The Wolfpack seizes an opportunity to stockpile meat with their first-ever buffalo hunt. Noah and Bam are left behind to build a mine-cooled meat locker.

As new predators encroach on the ranch, the Browns devise inventive solutions to defend their livestock. Gabe's long-distance girlfriend makes her first visit.

A medical emergency on the Wolfpack's ranch forces them to be more resourceful. And, Gabe's family are concerned when he makes a hasty leap towards marriage.

As a typhoon slams the fleet, John fights to shield his crew, Rick's haul halts when a line fouls his prop and Jake finds the Cornelia Marie's limits.

Potter Rich makes a lighthouse lantern for a heroic life-saving vicar using a tricky piercing technique. Saf and Yas team up to craft a beautiful copper music stand.

Chase and his team revive the family's dilapidated army bunkhouse. With a $20,000 budget and reclaimed materials, they race to finish before the reunion.

Haunted by their previous failure two survivalists seek redemption in Thailand's highland jungle. Can they survive the heavy monsoon rain for 21 days.

When a tornado outbreak in North Dakota spawns the first EF5 monster in over 12 years, chasers must race through the night to rescue people and pets.

The team heads to the site of the bloodiest battle ever on U.S. soil, where witnesses claim to see phantom soldiers roaming the battlefields at night.

Andrew tests whether we've already crossed the dangerous point of no return where AI can independently manipulate our reality without us knowing it.

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.

Senior takes on a build for a Vietnam memorial, determined to create a bike worthy of history. Junior is hired by Martin Guitar to design a massive reverse trike.

Senior and his team struggle to deliver a vintage-style bike on time. Junior deals with the complicated assembly of the Martin Guitar reverse trike.

Mike and Elvis wrestle an iconic Japanese rally car: a Mitsubishi Lancer Evo7. But half of the engine is sitting in pieces in the boot.

Elvis convinces Mike to buy a bargain VW Golf convertible. But its bright colour is divisive, it's rusty, filthy and has a busted convertible roof.

Mike has a tip from an unusual source. He's selling a classic Ford Escort XR3i that he's owned for decades, but there are issues with the roof.

Mike and Elvis are determined to celebrate a dying breed, the iconic V8 engine. They've chosen a classic sports car to do it, the Mercedes SL55.

Mike finally gets his hands on an Astra GTE. With spare parts hard to come by, the boys are determined to make a profit from this lengthy project.

The boys fix up a BMW 335i estate with the performance and styling of an M3. Can they get it in shape to beat a real M3 in a head-to-head drag race.

A nature-loving architect builds a modern cabin in the Californian Redwoods. He faces challenges, but the final project will have views to rival the Big Sur.

An eco-friendly couple are battling against the harsh winter weather to build a timber and straw-bale cabin in Maine. They are building in a heavily wooded forest.

As Marty recovers from a bad fall, the Raneys race to finish cabin walls and build a staircase. Plus, Matt leads a last-ditch moose hunt.

Misty must complete her cabin roof without help from Maciah. Marty gives a cabin-warming gift to Mollee, and the family commit to a mini rescue.

With the first winter storm just days away, the Raney clan rush to seal in Misty's cabin. But a devastating fire threatens to derail their plans.

An inferno engulfs Marty and Mollee's cabin at the onset of winter, and the Raneys rush to complete the unfinished clifftop cabin with heat, water and power.

Marty attempts a treacherous trip across a frozen river. And, Misty and Maciah build a pump house to secure the family's new water source on the Upper 20.

Marty, Misty, and Matt celebrate 100 rescues by looking back at their most memorable homesteads. Plus, they answer social media questions.

Two brothers team up with their girlfriends to build a yurt that can survive harsh Maine winters. They start off confident but are soon challenged.

The guys head to Kentucky to check out a 150-year-old, double-pen farmhouse built by their client's great-grandfather. She hopes to preserve her pioneer heritage.

As a typhoon slams the fleet, John fights to shield his crew, Rick's haul halts when a line fouls his prop and Jake finds the Cornelia Marie's limits.

Dean heads off on holiday, leaving Brad trying to sell a luxury Bentley. And Trudie plots to take the Mercedes GT R out for a high-speed test drive.