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Play S1 E1Sci Trek takes an in depth look at the science behind how our world works. From investigating the possible outcome of major earthquakes in metropolitan areas to the prospect of mining the moon, Sci Trek tests the limits of how prepared we really are for the future.
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12 episodes
1. Earthquake in New YorkInvestigating what would happen if a major fault in the Atlantic ocean just off Coney Island caused a massive earthquake in America's busiest metropolis.NRCC1 h 0 minFeb 4, 2008
2. Mining The MoonThis time round, humankind returns to the Moon to mine its surface for hidden resources. Elements like hydrogen and oxygen, trapped in the lunar soil, hold the keys to a permanent colony and for future missions to Mars and beyond.NRCC1 h 0 minJun 22, 2009
3. Killer GermsDeadly bacteria and viruses are invisible killers and they are everywhere. Travel with the world's leading microbe hunters as they attempt to locate and terminate these lethal organisms before they trigger the next pandemic.NRCC1 h 0 min
4. NeanderthalsWith their large brains and stocky, powerful bodies, the Neanderthals were a human force to be reckoned with. But 30,000 years ago, they disappeared forever. Now scientists are using DNA and other tools to uncover the secrets of these ancient humans.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 23, 2010
5. VolcanoesA volcanic eruption can unleash the power of multiple atomic bombs. In this hour, we'll count down the "Top 10" lethal weapons in the volcanic arsenal, from flying fragments of ash and rock, to deadly rivers of mud, to global mass extinction.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 23, 2010
6. What Animals ThinkSince the dawn of mankind, humans have looked into the eyes of their animal companions and wondered if they have the same thoughts, emotions and fears as we do. What Animals Think delves into research on primates, whales, dogs and even birds that suggests humans aren't the only intelligent species on the planet.NRCC1 h 0 min
7. First ContactFrom aliens showing up in our skies to signals beamed across the cosmos, contact with an extraterrestrial race would be the biggest event in human history. Get ready to explore the technology, the dangers and the surprises of the First Contact.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 23, 2010
8. LightningInexplicably, Lightning kills some people in an instant while unleashing new talents in others. See startling research that shows how Lightning affects our ozone, the composition of the atmosphere, and global climate change.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 23, 2010
9. Animals EngFind out how animals construct amazing engineering marvels that rival, and in some cases surpass, our own. These incredible structures - such as spider webs, bee honeycombs and beaver dams - can even teach us how to build more efficiently in the future.NRCC1 h 0 min
10. The New Big BangIn one colossal burst, our entire universe came into being - energy, matter, stars and planets. Take a look at some of the future technologies that will hopefully allow physicists to explain what exactly happened in those first moments when it all began.NRCC1 h 0 minMar 26, 2010
11. Catch a LiarMost people lie at least once or twice a day. Lies range from innocent white lies to damaging cons that cost lives. Find out if there's such a thing as a foolproof technology for deception detection - a signature of lying as obvious as Pinocchio's nose.NRCC1 h 0 min
12. Breaking TimeIt runs, flows, bends, stretches and squeezes. It has a past, a present and a future. But the tantalizing question is can we go backwards, forwards or even sideways in it? Discover how the seemingly impossible may become possible in Time Travel.NRCC1 h 0 minApr 19, 2010
Sci Trek
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Sci Trek takes an in depth look at the science behind how our world works. From investigating the possible outcome of major earthquakes in metropolitan areas to the prospect of mining the moon, Sci Trek tests the limits of how prepared we really are for the future.
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