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Two megawatts of power, enough for around two thousand homes, fuel the Paranal Observatory in Chile, a key site for studying dark energy.
Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking innovations in wireless power and communication were overshadowed by fears of elite control over his revolutionary ideas.
Viewers fly with the Apache Longbow and learn about the Blackhawk in Alabama.
Teens navigate a complex landscape of social media that offers self-expression and validation while raising concerns about corporate influence and identity formation.
Paul Klipsch's Mark 1 Spitfire, lost during WWII, is excavated in Northern France, revealing both the aircraft's remains and personal artifacts from the pilot.
Tesla's Model S costs more than 70,000 euros, while the electric vehicle market faces increasing competition from traditional car manufacturers.
Engineers aboard the Titanic worked tirelessly to maintain electric power during the sinking, ensuring lights and lifeboat winches remained operational for survival.
A 14-ton tractor with a 517-horsepower engine and a top speed of 60 km/h is manufactured in Marktoberdorf, Bavaria, by the Fendt company.
Burj Khalifa rises to 2,717 feet, making it the tallest building in the world and a symbol of Dubai's architectural ambition.
At Munich Airport, Lufthansa's first Airbus A350 aircraft represents a significant advancement in modern passenger flight technology.
Ancient Egyptian cities, the Black Sea's shipwrecks, Loch Ness, and a Pacific pirate ship are explored in this MEGA EPISODE.
Underwater lost treasures are creating a new gold rush in the oceans' sunken Eldorado.
Fyfe Robertson reflects on the evolution of aviation from early light aircraft to modern jets, highlighting significant milestones in air travel during his lifetime.
Military technologies such as the Brown Bess musket and the world's first combat submarine played crucial roles in the American colonies' fight for independence.
Over five million passengers use the Paris Metro daily, which spans 220 kilometers and includes 302 stations across 14 lines.
In Braås, southern Sweden, the Volvo A60, the world's largest articulated hauler, is manufactured to transport up to 55 metric tons of cargo.
A drone will scatter a biological pesticide over fields in northern Germany to combat the corn borer, a pest threatening up to 30% of the harvest.
Ceefax, the world's first teletext service, revolutionized daily life in Britain by providing instant access to news, sports, and entertainment through television screens.
Undersea fibre optic cables, spanning thousands of miles, form the backbone of global internet connectivity, facilitating the flow of information worldwide.
The Antonov An-124, the largest cargo aircraft in history, undertakes a complex mission to transport a 61-ton generator from England to South Korea.
Changi Airport serves over 54 million passengers each year, supported by a workforce of 40,000 staff dedicated to maintaining its operations.
Knaack Krane in Hamburg builds mega cranes capable of lifting up to 750 tons, showcasing the extensive planning and engineering involved in their creation.
Gerald Cotten's sudden death in India in 2018 left $215 million missing, raising suspicions about the true nature of his demise and potential fraud.
Mitsubishi Zero, hailed as one of WWII's finest fighters, ultimately became a symbol of desperation as Japan's war factories faltered and resorted to kamikaze tactics.
Roman engineering reveals the secret of an empire that still stands through Roman concrete.
Conspiracy mentality thrives in the digital age, fueled by targeted disinformation that radicalizes online communities, particularly among women, during the pandemic.
This episode reveals how pioneers broke the sound barrier, an impenetrable wall for decades.
The London Underground's rail lines are still growing, enhancing urban transportation capacity.
In Flensburg, a 267-ton steel railroad bridge is assembled and lifted into place using two mobile cranes capable of lifting up to 1,000 tons.
Abu Ali al-Harati, the mastermind behind the USS Cole bombing, was pursued by the FBI and CIA using advanced technology, including armed drones, to achieve justice.
The Golden Gate Bridge showcases 50 years of engineering excellence and food exploration.
Pirelli, the world's most renowned tyre manufacturer, produces 75 million car tyres annually, utilizing advanced technology and materials to create high-performance products like the P-Zero.
High-speed trains in the 1970s promise to revolutionize travel and urban design, connecting cities like London and Manchester within commuting distance.
Thorium, an abundant energy source, can be efficiently harnessed through innovative Molten Salt Reactors that utilize liquid fuel and stable molten salts.
Luxury camping cars, featuring opulent amenities and custom designs, have become a popular choice for over a million Americans embracing a nomadic lifestyle.
High voltage cables at the world’s largest coal export terminal create significant challenges for tradesperson Dan and his team as they race against time to repair massive machines.
80,000 toy pieces are used to construct a full-size bridge, as James May and Edwina Currie face unexpected challenges during the project.
China is a country that has been rapidly changing to lead in modern science and technology.
Air traffic controllers and pilots, including Captain Bjarnason of Icelandair, collaborate to ensure the safe operation of hundreds of flights daily across vast skies.
Ian McNaught Davis presents a retrospective on the BBC Computer Literacy Project, highlighting its impact on public understanding of the micro-computer revolution.
Pollen, a tech startup founded by the Negus-Fancey brothers, faced an $800 million collapse due to mismanagement and unchecked ambition in the festival industry.
Astrophysicists, including Canadian pioneers Gordon Walker and Bruce Campbell, are at the forefront of identifying exoplanets that could resemble Earth.
The intense rivalry between Microsoft and Sony for dominance in the gaming industry escalates as the PlayStation 2 launches in Britain, setting the stage for a monumental clash.
Meyer Werft faces the challenge of transporting the 333-meter-long cruise ship Norwegian Joy through the narrow and shallow river Ems to the North Sea.
Umiak I, the world's most powerful ice-breaking bulk carrier, navigates treacherous Arctic waters to supply the Voisey's Bay Nickel Mine in Labrador.
A 1,600-foot main span connects Manhattan and Brooklyn in the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, a marvel of engineering completed in 1883.
A Saturn 5 rocket, weighing about 6 million pounds, was designed to place the Apollo spacecraft in the vicinity of the Moon during the 1960s.
Experts suggest creating an immortal version of oneself is now possible through AI advancements.
