Discovery Science Thursday

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A look at how the world's most expensive tea is harvested and treated. Plus, how the Siekierki power plant of Warsaw, Poland, manages to heat half the city's homes

The manufacturing documentary reveals how a classic British bike is being rebooted in India, and how radiation is used to beat art fraud

Declassified files detail how three cosmonauts died in mysterious circumstances while re-entering Earth's atmosphere. Plus, a Nasa rover discovers clues that help solve a murder

Declassified files illustrate how two astronauts trapped in the vacuum of space faced an agonising death. Plus, close-up images of Pluto reveal a distinctly alien landscape

Astronauts evacuate when a strange mystery object is spotted hurtling through space toward the ISS. Plus, a secret agent tries to recover missing moon rocks

Looking at the various cults in the US, from religious fire-and-brimstone and Armageddon, to visitors from outer space

Looking at the USA's idea of 'supersoldiers' at the height of the cold war - a generation of soldiers who would be able use telepathy to win battles

New discoveries on a strange Mediterranean island might offer new clues in the hunt for the city of Atlantis, and experts reveal the apocalyptic event that destroyed it

New discoveries at the lost city of Jericho offer fresh evidence about the biblical battle that brought its impregnable walls down

How as the Soviet Union unveiled its own space shuttle, the CIA hatched a revenge plot. Plus, a missing nuclear weapon that could threaten a Nasa base in the Arctic

A Nasa spacecraft suffers a malfunction in orbit - can its lone astronaut make it back to Earth? Plus, new evidence emerges over Yuri Gagarin's mysterious death

Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilisation after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a world

A look at the process behind the making of cheddar, widely considered the world's most popular cheese. Plus, the mechanisms inside Resusci Anne - the learning aid used to teach CPR

The design and manufacture of the Transit, Ford's ubiquitous white van, and the full-length, all-weather riding coats produced by Driza-Bone

A look at how wood-burning stoves work, and how the development of the synthesiser helped change music for ever

The construction process behind the creation of the reinvented Morgan three-wheeler. Plus, the making of flame-retardant materials that help protect firefighters from burns

An insight into how wind turbines with twice the wingspan of a Boeing are made. Plus, how the ooze of a tree is moulded into car tyres

The design and manufacture of tank-piercing 'super bullets', and the creation of dentists' drills

The development of manufacturing processes, including the making of promotional origami and hedge shears

The material used for making common items including moccasins, electronic-impact drills, and the processes involved. Plus, wooden utensils and transport refrigeration units

The manufacture of bowling balls, barber poles, felt and radar guns

A look at how everyday items including Asian noodles and rotary engines are made, revealing the unique production processes used in making them

The crew heads to the birthplace of the Morgan 3-Wheeler in England to examine the classic car's inner workings and exterior

The inner workings of the Ginetta and Team LNT, who have made headway in auto racing history for decades

The team visits the birthplace of the Lucra LC470, and examines the car's inner workings

The crew visits the birthplace of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, revealing its inner workings and impressive exterior

How as the Soviet Union unveiled its own space shuttle, the CIA hatched a revenge plot. Plus, a missing nuclear weapon that could threaten a Nasa base in the Arctic

A Nasa spacecraft suffers a malfunction in orbit - can its lone astronaut make it back to Earth? Plus, new evidence emerges over Yuri Gagarin's mysterious death

Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilisation after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a world

Experts use cutting-edge technology to explore the myths surrounding the legendary lost city of Troy

Experts use cutting-edge technology to reveal what lies beneath Mount Rushmore, one of North America's most iconic landmarks

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