Video documentaries about science and technology
A high-altitude aerial superhighway, a ribbon of wind surging at speeds exceeding 200 miles per hour – this is the jet stream, an atmospheric phenomenon that has shaped human history and continues to mold our future.
The Jet Stream and Us Read More »
Total solar eclipses are mesmerizing celestial events, and last month’s spectacle over North America provided an extraordinary opportunity.
The Sky at Night – Hiding in Starlight Read More »
This month, we delve deep into the heart of space exploration with an exclusive look at NASA’s groundbreaking OSIRIS-REx mission
The Sky at Night – Space Rock Return Read More »
The enigmatic allure of black holes has long captivated both the scientific community and the public’s imagination alike. These cosmic behemoths, regions of spacetime exhibiting gravitational acceleration so strong that nothing—no particle or electromagnetic radiation such as light—can escape from it, represent one of the universe’s most tantalizing mysteries.
How to See a Black Hole Read More »
With sixteen minutes remaining until its anticipated touchdown, Mission Control abruptly lost all forms of communication with the crew aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth Part 3 Read More »
NASA engineers meticulously examine film footage capturing the moment a piece of debris collided with the Space Shuttle Columbia merely 81 seconds after its launch.
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth Part 2 Read More »
As NASA readies the Space Shuttle Columbia for its landmark 28th flight, a palpable mix of anticipation and concern envelops both the astronauts and their loved ones.
The Space Shuttle That Fell to Earth Part 1 Read More »
Hannah embarks on an adventurous journey, delving deep into the intricate world of elevator technology.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 12 – Lift Read More »
Professor Alice Roberts takes us on an enlightening journey to uncover the natural history of one of the most iconic creatures from the ice age era – the woolly mammoth.
Woolly Mammoth: Secrets from the Ice Read More »
Twenty-five years ago, the pharmaceutical world witnessed an extraordinary event that would forever change the landscape of sexual health and medicine: the introduction of Viagra.
Keeping It Up: The Story of Viagra Read More »
Headphones, those compact wonders of modern technology, have become an essential accessory for over 30 million individuals across the United Kingdom.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 11 – Headphones Read More »
Hannah Fry takes us on an enthralling expedition into the hidden past of microwave technology, tracing its roots to the clandestine radar systems developed during World War II.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life episode 10 – Microwave Read More »