Wednesday, July 16th TV listings for Science HD
How the Universe Works Life & Death on the Red Planet
The evolution of life on Mars before a series of cataclysmic events transformed the planet from a watery world to a hostile one; scientists believe life will find a way to continue despite the setbacks.
How the Universe Works The Dark Matter Enigma
Dark matter is the biggest mystery of the cosmos; scientists know that it has been vital to our universe since its birth, and new discoveries reveal that it could create black holes, cause mass extinctions, and might even shape life on Earth itself.
If We Built It Today Doomsday in Venice
As floodwaters unleash havoc in Venice, Italy, experts use the latest technology and modern-day science to explore the feasibility of rebuilding it.
If We Built It Today Hunt for Noah's Ark
According to the Bible, Noah's Ark was a world-changing engineering feat, and it took cutting-edge construction to build it; experts use the latest tech and modern-day science to reveal if building it a second time would be just as difficult.
If We Built It Today Legend of Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu is one of the greatest landmarks of world architecture, yet the purpose of its construction and how it was built still remains a mystery; experts use cutting-edge engineering to reveal what it would take to rebuild this legendary city.
If We Built It Today Code of the Parthenon
The Parthenon is the crowning jewel of ancient Greek architecture and it was engineered according to a mysterious mathematical formula; expert builders examine the secrets of its design and investigate if modern-day methods could rebuilt it.
If We Built It Today Eiffel Tower Decoded
Architects, historians and engineers explore if modern day innovations could be applied to re-create iconic building projects, or if fundamental construction techniques have been lost to time.
If We Built It Today Secrets of the Transcontinental
America's transcontinental railroad helped transform the United States into a global superpower; cutting-edge engineering is behind high-tech railways to once again revolutionize travel from sea to shining sea.
If We Built It Today Secrets of Stonehenge
Stonehenge is an astonishing achievement of ancient construction that continues to baffle engineers thousands of years later; now, experts use the latest science to discover the logistics behind erecting another legendary monument today.
Engineering Catastrophes Olympic Stadium Fiasco
Montreal's Olympic Stadium is an ambitious engineering project with a striking space-age design, but it's distinctive roof has caused more than $1 billion in cost overruns; experts reveal what went wrong and how cutting-edge science can fix it.
Engineering Catastrophes Deepwater Disaster
The Deepwater Horizon oil rig drills into the deepest oil reserves on the planet, but a sudden explosion onboard leads to the worst oil spill in history; experts reveal what went wrong and how cutting-edge science finally fixed the catastrophe.
Engineering Catastrophes Crash of the Titan
A construction crane collapses while lifting a one million-ton section of roof for Milwaukee's Miller Park stadium; experts use the latest science to investigate what went wrong.
Engineering Catastrophes Chicago's Tower of Terror
When the innovative design of an iconic Chicago skyscraper leads to tragedy, experts must apply cutting-edge tech and the latest engineering methods to fix an urgent, life-or-death problem.
Engineering Catastrophes Nightmare in Florida
When a new bridge suddenly collapses in Miami, several die in a horrifying calamity; experts use the latest science to investigate what went wrong and how an innovative bridge-building technique could be to blame.
Engineering Catastrophes Boston's Big Dig Disaster
In 2006, a fatal collapse in one of Boston's tunnels put an ambitious project in doubt; experts reveal what caused this engineering disaster and how it was fixed.
Engineering Catastrophes Chicago's Tower of Terror
When the innovative design of an iconic Chicago skyscraper leads to tragedy, experts must apply cutting-edge tech and the latest engineering methods to fix an urgent, life-or-death problem.