Discovery Science +1 Tuesday
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6:00 AM
Blowing Up History
Experts reveal the secrets of the Statue of Liberty
The construction of iconic megastructures created by bygone civilisations. This time, experts use the latest science and technology to reveal the secrets of the Statue of Liberty
8:00 AM
How Do They Do It?
How to blow the world's finest crystal
How to blow the world's finest crystal, make the slimmest TVs, heat the deepest swimming pool, and fill a million bottles a day of the world's favourite ketchup
8:30 AM
How Do They Do It?
An insight into the air-conditioning system at the Sydney Opera House
The complex technological processes involved in cooling the iconic Sydney Opera House. Plus, how Sheffield steel is transformed into a carpenter's handsaw
9:00 AM
How the Universe Works
The search for alien life on other planets in the galaxy
Astronomy programme exploring phenomena in the universe. This edition focuses on the search for alien life on other planets in the galaxy
10:00 AM
How the Universe Works
Scientists and experts explain the importance of NASA's Juno probe
NASA's Juno probe is unlocking Jupiter's secrets, answering mysteries and gathering data. Scientists and experts explain the importance of this mission
11:00 AM
How the Universe Works
NASA's plans to have manned missions to Mars
A look at NASA's plans to have manned missions to Mars for human exploration on the Red Planet by 2035
12:00 PM
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Kevin Moore and Grant Reynolds build an amphibious motorcycle
Kevin Moore and Grant Reynolds build an amphibious motorcycle capable of driving on water, and enjoy a few rounds of ultra-scientific mini-golf
1:00 PM
What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Kevin Moore and Grant Reynolds harness motorcycles to chariots
Kevin Moore and Grant Reynolds harness motorcycles to chariots for high-speed gladiatorial challenges. Plus, the duo find out what it takes to escape from Alcatraz
2:00 PM
Blowing Up History
A 100-ft tall mud pyramid uncovered by archaeologists in Mexico
A 100-ft tall mud pyramid uncovered by archaeologists in Mexico, marking the site of the capital city of the mysterious Olmec
3:00 PM
The Gamechangers: Inventing The World
The work of scientists conducting ambitious research projects
Documentary showcasing the work of scientists conducting ambitious research projects, beginning with two teams of inventors seeking to harness the power of the sun
4:00 PM
Truth Behind the Moon Landing
A crash that nearly killed astronaut Neil Armstrong
Experts investigate the Lunar Landing Research Vehicle crash that nearly killed astronaut Neil Armstrong during his training
5:00 PM
Truth Behind the Moon Landing
Experts examine the disappearance of tapes from the Apollo 11 moon landing
The Nasa tapes that recorded the Apollo 11 moon landing are missing, and experts examine whether their disappearance is part of a cover-up
6:00 PM
Truth Behind the Moon Landing
A look at claims about the US flag on the moon
Some think the waving US flag on the moon proves that Nasa faked the lunar landing, and experts' quest for the truth leads to some of Hollywood's biggest names
7:00 PM
How Do They Do It?
The production of diesel engines that can fly and unforgeable bank notes
The complex processes that allow people to build diesel engines that can fly, make cough sweets, turn clear plastic into unforgeable bank notes, and produce ice-cream
7:30 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The inner working of the Alfa Romeo 4C
The development of car manufacturing processes, continuing with a visit to the birthplace of the Alfa Romeo 4C to reveal its inner workings
8:00 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew visits the birthplace of the Pagani Huayra
The crew visits the birthplace of the Pagani Huayra, revealing its inner workings and impressive exterior
8:30 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew visits the birthplace of the Caterham Seven
The crew visits the birthplace of the Caterham Seven, revealing its inner workings and impressive exterior
9:00 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The Bugatti Veyron
The team visits the birthplace of the Bugatti Veyron, and examines the car's inner workings
9:30 PM
How It's Made: Dream Cars
The crew heads to the birthplace of the Morgan 3-Wheeler
The crew heads to the birthplace of the Morgan 3-Wheeler in England to examine the classic car's inner workings and exterior
10:00 PM
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
Justin goes inside an offshore wind turbine
Justin Cunningham goes inside an offshore wind turbine to find out how a fault that could cause the structures to fall into the North Sea is being fixed by engineers
11:00 PM
Incredible Engineering Blunders: Fixed
Justin investigates gigantic potholes in Louisiana
Justin Cunningham heads to Louisiana to investigate gigantic potholes, before going to London to get a sneak preview of the vast Crossrail project
12:00 AM
The Explosion Show
Meeting firefighters who use explosive technology to battle dangerous infernos
Tory Belleci and Streetbike Tommy meet the expert firefighters who use explosive technology to battle dangerous infernos