India, Part 2: The social organization, daily life, myths and beliefs of the main cultures of history addressed in a different tone, with touches of humour in a 'close-to-the-kids' language.
Series 1, Episode 11: Animated traditional stories explained by the Elders including the Dolphin NSW and the Wanka Manapulpa Minyma, WA
Waste Not, Want Not: Barney Harwood and Gemma Hunt meet extreme recyclers in the Barrier Reef. (Repeat)
Jayben: Equally at home in the surf or the art studio, Jayben has taken his artist Mum's lead and is out to save the world, one piece of waste plastic at a time. (Repeat)
Greece: Zac and Isabella make a self-powered fountain from plastic bottles and tubes that move water uphill.
Find out what a super blue blood moon is, enrol in Mars Class and get some good news about the ozone layer. There's also a look at how the late Stephen Hawking changed scientific thinking.
Tasman Map: The Tasman map is an extremely rare and old document showing the two voyages of Abel Tasman that were critical to the discovery of Australia. It was believed to be drawn in 1647 in Batavia. (Repeat)
Choosing Sustainable Materials: We talk to one of the world's leading architects who shows us round the UK's first zero carbon housing project and visit the Smile plastics factory where anything from old mobile phones is turned into building materials. (Repeat)
Boxes: On today's show, Dr Knowles and Prof. McCork ask the question "What Is The Strongest Natural Material?" We also find out about some of the toughest and hardest materials on the planet! (Repeat)
1828 Alice: Alice and her friend George decide to stage a piglet race and they'll stop at nothing, including pig swapping and doping, to win.
Shane Smith and Simon Ostrovsky travel through the brutal Siberian wilderness to meet with labourers sent by the leader of the Hermit Kingdom. These workers toil under harsh conditions, with payment going directly to the North Korean government.
Wasted World: Gruesome greenhouse gasses and deadly toxic waste. Why do we recycle and what would happen if we stopped? Is global warming really bad news? The team try and find out what's going on with the climate. (Repeat)
Five passionate Waste Warriors are set sustainability challenges and lead the charge to turn things around at their schools. Their varied individual missions are full of tips on how to help the environment.
The Inca Empire Part 2: The social organization, daily life, myths and beliefs of the main cultures of history addressed in a different tone, with touches of humour in a 'close-to-the-kids' language.
The doctors reveal what comes out of your mouth when you cough, Dr Xand gets a front row seat at a life-changing operation and there ARE more intriguing medical mysteries to solve in Ouch & About. (Repeat)
New photos of the Titanic's construction and launch have come to light after having lain in a suitcase for decades. They reveal a whole series of shortcomings which contributed to the ship's tragic sinking, including poor workmanship and substandard steel.
Gill Hicks: Comedian, author & artist Anh Do paints prominent high-profile personalities, capturing not only their likeness, but their spirit. In this episode Anh paints peace campaigner and London bombing survivor Gill Hicks.
Series 1, Episode 1. Simon travels to Burma to find out the roots of this crisis. He heads to Bangladesh to witness the drama of this still unfolding crisis. He begins his journey in the biggest city in the country, Yangon, and drives north into Burma's Buddhist heartlands and the stunning ancient capital of Bagan - a sight that rivals the great wonders of the world. He meets the monks who supported the people through the darkest days of dictatorship, and he's granted an audience with some of the most contentious figures in the country - ultranationalist monks preaching hate against the country's Muslim Rohingya.
Bibi Barba: In 2013, artist Bibi Barba decided to do an online search of her artworks. She discovered that two of her artworks from had been replicated in a polish hotel without her permission.
Former Cult Members: An unprecedented glimpse into the complex lives of eight Australian former cult members - how they joined, what they were subjected to on the inside, and how they ultimately escaped.
Gill Hicks: Comedian, author & artist Anh Do paints prominent high-profile personalities, capturing not only their likeness, but their spirit. In this episode Anh paints peace campaigner and London bombing survivor Gill Hicks.
Gill Hicks: Comedian, author & artist Anh Do paints prominent high-profile personalities, capturing not only their likeness, but their spirit. In this episode Anh paints peace campaigner and London bombing survivor Gill Hicks.
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