Inside a spaceship at Jiuquan Launch Facility, three men sit on top of 500 tons of liquid fuel. A controlled explosion will blast them three hundred kilometers into space, and into the record books. This is China’s next great leap into space – an historic mission where one Taikonaut will become the first Chinese man to walk outside the spacecraft.
Life & Science – Season 2
The award-winning series Life & Science takes an entertaining look at the work done by various biologists and their positive impact on human health. The research featured in this series is at the forefront of the life sciences and has led to many ground breaking innovations.
Into the Future
In a future where dramatic climate change and global population explosion threaten to alter the way we live, technology plays a critical role. From the way we commute to the way we communicate, to the way we construct our cities, innovators in science, engineering, and architecture across Asia are engaged in a trillion dollar race.
Hypnosurgery LIVE
In this programme we will meet the patients and practitioners at the cutting edge of hypnosurgery and for the first time ever on television, witness major abdominal surgery attempted with no anaesthetic whatsoever, using only the power of hypnosis.
Human Nature
This series explores the puzzling world of human response: crying, laughing, pain and pleasure. These responses are linked to the brain, of course, but how? By combining intimate stories of individuals with insights from researchers and scientists, the series unravels the mysteries of human reactions giving viewers a deeper understanding of themselves and others.
Episode 1 – The Anatomy of Crying
The episode clarifies this basic human response that we so often take for granted.
Episode 2 – The Anatomy of Pain
The episode reveals how much pain people can endure through the compelling stories of three chronic pain sufferers.
Episode 3 – The Anatomy of Laughter
This episode is filled with information and fun.
Episode 4 – The Anatomy of Pleasure
The episode explores this human response by focusing on the lives of unique individuals and their distinct and sometimes unconventional pleasures.
Einstein’s Brain Unlocked
Upon his autopsy in 1955, Einstein’s brain is said to have been sliced and scattered among researchers around the world. Where are the pieces now? The journey leads to the rediscovery of hundreds of photos taken during the autopsy as well as an individual in possession of over 100 fragments of Einstein’s brain. The data gathered is brought together to build in 3D CGI, Einstein’s brain as it would have been in his 20’s, when he proposed the relativity theory. An extraordinary journey and the latest in neuroscience turn a new page in the story of the genius’s brain. Can the answer to human genius be found in putting back together Einstein’s brain?
Drone Wars
Drone pilots and engineers come together to design, build and compete! Follow each team as they tailor make their drone and attempt to conquer ever-changing obstacles in this fast paced elimination tounament. Encounter new challenges and innovative designs in every episode. Losers crash… and winners take the cash!
Connected: How Kevin Bacon Cured Cancer
Connected brings us a new view of the world as we unfold the science behind the popular game ‘Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon’. Based on the idea that anyone on the planet can be connected in just a few steps of association, ‘six-degrees of separation’ was supposedly an urban myth. Connected is a thought provoking examination of an amazing idea that there might be a pervasive law which nature uses to organize itself.
China at High Speed
China At High Speed gives viewers an inside look into one of the world’s most advanced rail transportation systems – What knowledge and expertise is required to run the largest high-speed rail network? How will this increased connectivity shape Chinese society?
Delve deep into the cutting edge technology that builds, operates and maintains China’s massive high-speed rail system. Follow a train enthusiast who travels across China to teach English to rail staff. Break urban-rural migration patterns a new generation of young entrepreneurs return to their village to revive the traditions. With China at High Speed, see how the future of travel is changing along the Silk Road, from rail and beyond.