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Farnsworth vs Sarnoff

00:00-00:45

Philo Farnsworth dedicated his life to developing television but is not eager to sell his patent to the RCA Corporation.

00:00-00:45 Farnsworth vs Sarnoff

Philo Farnsworth dedicated his life to developing television but is not eager to sell his patent to the RCA Corporation.

00:45-00:50 How to Fee Llike a Fish in Water

Discover the latest inventions to make your next snorkelling experience a delight!

00:50-01:00 The Science of Special Effects

Special effects have been around for a long time - but now they are becoming even more spectacular! Discover the science behind them.

Cosmic Perspective & Etched In Time

01:00-01:30

This is a journey from "here to infinity" showing where Hubble operates. Hubble looks back in time, foreshadowing the fate of our galaxy.

01:00-01:30 Cosmic Perspective & Etched In Time

This is a journey from "here to infinity" showing where Hubble operates. Hubble looks back in time, foreshadowing the fate of our galaxy.

It's Making Sense

01:30-02:00

Our senses help us live meaningful lives, but what would happen if we lose them? Can new inventions mimic their function?

01:30-02:00 It's Making Sense

Our senses help us live meaningful lives, but what would happen if we lose them? Can new inventions mimic their function?

Call of the Wild

02:00-02:30

Can the scientists construct an underwater hydrophone, an underwater viewing device, and create mosquito repellent?

02:00-02:30 Call of the Wild

Can the scientists construct an underwater hydrophone, an underwater viewing device, and create mosquito repellent?

To the Lighthouse

02:30-03:00

Can the scientists create a fully functioning lighthouse by creating a light source visible from great distances while at sea?

02:30-03:00 To the Lighthouse

Can the scientists create a fully functioning lighthouse by creating a light source visible from great distances while at sea?

The Reef

03:00-03:30

Can the scientists create a system to protect a coral reef by alerting approaching boats that they're entering a protected area?

03:00-03:30 The Reef

Can the scientists create a system to protect a coral reef by alerting approaching boats that they're entering a protected area?

Beneath the Waves

03:30-04:00

Can the scientists build an underwater breathing device that can be used to a depth of 5 meters and still provide freedom for exploration?

03:30-04:00 Beneath the Waves

Can the scientists build an underwater breathing device that can be used to a depth of 5 meters and still provide freedom for exploration?

04:00-04:05 Robotop

Mily can't fall asleep anymore. Her dad starts to read bedtime stories but is so tired that he falls asleep himself. What now?

04:05-04:15 Vincent Van Gogh

A cloud drifts out of one of Vincent's paintings. Mati and Dada help to recreate it.

04:15-04:30 Tossed Salad

Link has a bounty of crisp salad greens for a vinaigrette, and a creamy ranch dressing. But some greens have wilted. The culprit is the oil.

Frame Shell Solid

04:30-05:00

Hamza learns that every structure type has unique and surprising properties. Who for instance knew that canoes can be made out of concrete?!

04:30-05:00 Frame Shell Solid

Hamza learns that every structure type has unique and surprising properties. Who for instance knew that canoes can be made out of concrete?!

05:00-05:10 Oedipus, King by Sophocles

Siesta helps King Oedipus to find the killer of Layo, the previous king. Siesta visits Tiresias who reveals the horrible truth.

05:10-05:30 The Iliad by Homer

Siesta and the Achaeans invade Troy to rescue Helen. Achilles refuses to fight. Can Siesta persuade him to join the battle in time?

Rocks

05:30-05:55

Harrison wants to find out if he can really make gems from charcoal or gold from lead. But other kinds of rocks are cool too - meteorites!

05:30-05:55 Rocks

Harrison wants to find out if he can really make gems from charcoal or gold from lead. But other kinds of rocks are cool too - meteorites!

Fluids

05:55-06:25

In this episode host Steve Spangler shows how to walk on water. He also explores the question: What is a fluid?

05:55-06:25 Fluids

In this episode host Steve Spangler shows how to walk on water. He also explores the question: What is a fluid?

06:25-06:35 Iceland - Living on a Powder Keg

Iceland is the land of volcanoes. Children learn a lot about volcanoes in school, particularly, what to do if the neighbouring Katla erupts.

06:35-06:55 Inti Wara Yassi - Bolivia's Ark

A Bolivian project takes care of neglected animals but also parentless children. 14-year-old street child Miguel is given a young puma.

06:55-07:05 Robots

Why are robots ushering in a new era? Why are there myths about Cadmium and dragons? How did the first water dispenser come about?

The Mystery of Pirate Woods & Murphy's Law of Gravity

07:05-07:30

The Lab Kids are sure a local antique shop has a missing treasure chest. And they must also gather data on gravity to help their guest.

07:05-07:30 The Mystery of Pirate Woods & Murphy's Law of Gravity

The Lab Kids are sure a local antique shop has a missing treasure chest. And they must also gather data on gravity to help their guest.

Generating Electricity

07:30-08:00

Phil finds out how much power can be generated by a human being? Plus, how a generator works, make your wind turbine, and a solar panel!

07:30-08:00 Generating Electricity

Phil finds out how much power can be generated by a human being? Plus, how a generator works, make your wind turbine, and a solar panel!

08:00-08:10 Cosmetic Chemist

Mikaela creates her own purple lipstick with the help of Sharon, a cosmetic chemist who develops new kinds of make-up.

08:10-08:15 Slinky

What did a US Navy mechanic change the world market of toys? What makes a slinky drop down the stairs? And how did it make it into space?

08:15-08:30 Urban Farmer

Mikaela meets urban farmer Jonah, who grows fresh food inside all year round. She learns the importance of light, temperature and good soil.

The Lumiere Brothers and the Dream-Maker Machine

08:30-09:00

Entire crowds would gather to witness the 'cinematograph'. But the disappearance of one of Baron's friends puts the show's future in doubt.

08:30-09:00 The Lumiere Brothers and the Dream-Maker Machine

Entire crowds would gather to witness the 'cinematograph'. But the disappearance of one of Baron's friends puts the show's future in doubt.

Origami

09:00-09:30

Did you know that origami principles are widely used in daily life? In this episode Hamza turns to origami when packing his suitcase.

09:00-09:30 Origami

Did you know that origami principles are widely used in daily life? In this episode Hamza turns to origami when packing his suitcase.

Pets

09:30-10:00

Harrison starts a pet-sitting service, but he's soon overwhelmed when one of the pets turns out to be surprisingly wild.

09:30-10:00 Pets

Harrison starts a pet-sitting service, but he's soon overwhelmed when one of the pets turns out to be surprisingly wild.

10:00-10:15 Minestrone Soup

Link has the perfect plan to make a minestrone soup. But he can't figure out why some of the vegetables need to be sautéed first.

A Monster of a Mystery & It Takes One to Grow One

10:15-10:40

The team use science to determine if the Whomper really is a monster. And JD's fertilizer is turning him into a plant so the team help.

10:15-10:40 A Monster of a Mystery & It Takes One to Grow One

The team use science to determine if the Whomper really is a monster. And JD's fertilizer is turning him into a plant so the team help.

Vibrobot

10:40-11:10

Vibration is the idea behind a shaky vibrobot – one maxed out enough so Phil can ride it! Plus, suspending water in mid-air and lasers!

10:40-11:10 Vibrobot

Vibration is the idea behind a shaky vibrobot – one maxed out enough so Phil can ride it! Plus, suspending water in mid-air and lasers!

11:10-11:20 India: The World's Biggest School Meal

Misbah's family is very poor. Fortunately, there are large school cafeterias which prepare a well-balanced meal for the pupils in India.

11:20-11:40 Hermitage - The Palace of Cats

Over 50 cats call the Hermitage home. But many stray kittens are resettled – such as Peter, who has found a family home out in the country.

The Power of Air

11:40-12:05

Steve Spangler shows how to build our own toilet paper launcher, using the same science principles that keep an airplane in the air.

11:40-12:05 The Power of Air

Steve Spangler shows how to build our own toilet paper launcher, using the same science principles that keep an airplane in the air.

Accents, Emotions, Singing!

12:05-12:35

Accents, emotions, singing: our voice can reveal a huge amount about our personality. We can change it with different techniques.

12:05-12:35 Accents, Emotions, Singing!

Accents, emotions, singing: our voice can reveal a huge amount about our personality. We can change it with different techniques.

Crooked King John and the Magna Carta

12:35-13:05

Rotten ruler Crooked King John becomes king when his brother Richard the Lionheart dies. He signs the Magna Carta and promises to be good.

12:35-13:05 Crooked King John and the Magna Carta

Rotten ruler Crooked King John becomes king when his brother Richard the Lionheart dies. He signs the Magna Carta and promises to be good.

Nick

13:05-13:35

Twelve-year-old Nick manages his family's budget for a month and hopes to save money to buy a new pair of soccer boots.

13:05-13:35 Nick

Twelve-year-old Nick manages his family's budget for a month and hopes to save money to buy a new pair of soccer boots.

Visual Perception

13:35-14:05

You'll never know what is hiding behind or beneath the images you see. First impressions may last, but remember, they aren't always right!

13:35-14:05 Visual Perception

You'll never know what is hiding behind or beneath the images you see. First impressions may last, but remember, they aren't always right!

Investigation

14:05-14:30

Someone took a bite out of Harrison's cheese sandwich! Harrison brings in a detective and a forensics expert to collect evidence and clues.

14:05-14:30 Investigation

Someone took a bite out of Harrison's cheese sandwich! Harrison brings in a detective and a forensics expert to collect evidence and clues.

Rubber

14:30-15:00

Explore the historical development of rubber and find out what the next quirky discovery might be.

14:30-15:00 Rubber

Explore the historical development of rubber and find out what the next quirky discovery might be.

Catch Me In Action

15:00-15:30

The photographers take pictures of their friends as they jump on a trampoline. Can they capture power, speed, and skills in one action shot?

15:00-15:30 Catch Me In Action

The photographers take pictures of their friends as they jump on a trampoline. Can they capture power, speed, and skills in one action shot?

15:30-15:50 Domes

Hamza has a special guest host - Benny, the Egg. Why is an egg so strong when squeezed, but smashable if dropped? Because it's a dome!

15:50-16:05 I'm the boss

Mily wonders what it means to be a leader and meets up with her mom, dad, and restaurant owner Jacky to find out.

Michael

16:05-16:35

Fifteen-year-old Michael manages his family's budget for a month and hopes to save enough to buy a piano keyboard.

16:05-16:35 Michael

Fifteen-year-old Michael manages his family's budget for a month and hopes to save enough to buy a piano keyboard.

Memory

16:35-17:00

Thanks to our brain, we have access to past experiences that make up who we are – even in dreams! This creates our unique personalities.

16:35-17:00 Memory

Thanks to our brain, we have access to past experiences that make up who we are – even in dreams! This creates our unique personalities.

Hot Air Balloon

17:00-17:30

A home-made hot air balloon gets turned into a floating monstrosity! Plus, Phil wears a suit of blubber and gets into a tub of ice water.

17:00-17:30 Hot Air Balloon

A home-made hot air balloon gets turned into a floating monstrosity! Plus, Phil wears a suit of blubber and gets into a tub of ice water.

Moving the Body and Confusing the Brain

17:30-18:00

The doctors demonstrate how the body moves, Dr. Chris gets a bloodsucking leech on his arm, and they visit the emergency room.

17:30-18:00 Moving the Body and Confusing the Brain

The doctors demonstrate how the body moves, Dr. Chris gets a bloodsucking leech on his arm, and they visit the emergency room.

Awesome Alfred the Great

18:00-18:30

Little Alfred becomes king after all his brothers die. When he's not defending his kingdom against the pesky Vikings, he's busy inventing.

18:00-18:30 Awesome Alfred the Great

Little Alfred becomes king after all his brothers die. When he's not defending his kingdom against the pesky Vikings, he's busy inventing.

When Reality Deceives Us

18:30-19:00

Our eyes have the ability to trick our brain into seeing things differently.

18:30-19:00 When Reality Deceives Us

Our eyes have the ability to trick our brain into seeing things differently.

Real Hallucinations

19:00-19:45

Dr. Jack meets a man who has bizarre hallucinations, and he watches a cutting-edge eye operation.

19:00-19:45 Real Hallucinations

Dr. Jack meets a man who has bizarre hallucinations, and he watches a cutting-edge eye operation.

19:45-20:00 Behind the Scenes With Some Tasty Treats

Go behind the scenes with pretzels and crisps and learn how to make your own delicious shortbread!

Calculating Ada - The Countess of Computing

20:00-21:00

This documentary reveals the life of Ada Lovelace - her legacy as the world's first computer programmer and prophet for our digital age.

20:00-21:00 Calculating Ada - The Countess of Computing

This documentary reveals the life of Ada Lovelace - her legacy as the world's first computer programmer and prophet for our digital age.

Grand Design & Stretching The Canvas

21:00-21:30

We consider a universe that includes the grand design spiral. Through dark matter and energy, Hubble helped resolve the age of the universe.

21:00-21:30 Grand Design & Stretching The Canvas

We consider a universe that includes the grand design spiral. Through dark matter and energy, Hubble helped resolve the age of the universe.

Surviving A Car Crash

21:30-22:00

We visit Volvo in Sweden and Mercedes in Germany to find out what kinds of technologies are invented to keep us safe on the roads.

21:30-22:00 Surviving A Car Crash

We visit Volvo in Sweden and Mercedes in Germany to find out what kinds of technologies are invented to keep us safe on the roads.

Real Hallucinations

22:00-22:45

Dr. Jack meets a man who has bizarre hallucinations, and he watches a cutting-edge eye operation.

22:00-22:45 Real Hallucinations

Dr. Jack meets a man who has bizarre hallucinations, and he watches a cutting-edge eye operation.

22:45-23:00 Behind the Scenes With Some Tasty Treats

Go behind the scenes with pretzels and crisps and learn how to make your own delicious shortbread!

Calculating Ada - The Countess of Computing

23:00-23:59

This documentary reveals the life of Ada Lovelace - her legacy as the world's first computer programmer and prophet for our digital age.

23:00-23:59 Calculating Ada - The Countess of Computing

This documentary reveals the life of Ada Lovelace - her legacy as the world's first computer programmer and prophet for our digital age.

23:59-00:00 The End

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