Rise of the Planet Killer

Scientists explore whether everything that happens is predetermined.

Are the wealthy born in the right place at the right time? Are the poor victims of a system designed to keep them down? Does biology determine who is rich and who is poor? Distribution of wealth has been governed by hidden forces.

Are our brains wired for lying from a young age? The brains of pathological liars may provide insights. Will technology make it easier for us to be dishonest, or could it someday instantly reveal someone is lying?

Are you a space buff? Join host Joanna Hausmann and test your skills and knowledge with this quiz about Apollo 13, long distance probe communication, and laser beacons. Plus a little bit of fun!

Getting out of Earth's atmosphere is no easy feat, but neither is answering these questions. Quiz yourself on Goddard's first flight, Atlas V's propulsion systems, and the journey to Mars. Ready to liftoff?

Space travel is all well and good, but returning home to Earth provides another set of problems. Get ready to be quizzed about Yuri Gagarin's crash landing, cutting-edge shuttlecraft, and orbital space flight. Your quiz starts now...

New information reveals the secret story of the Apollo 13 rescue, and how America's best minds used innovative science and engineering to save the lives of three astronauts facing life-or-death on one of NASA's most dangerous missions.

Discover how aluminum foil, snowboards, contact lenses and bread are made.

Discover how compact discs, mozzarella cheese and pantyhose are made.

Discover how toothpicks, acrylic bathtubs, helicopters and beer are made.

Discover how hearing aids, 3D puzzles, rubber mats and toilets are made.

Discover how copy paper, jeans, computers and plate glass are made.

Discover how nails, safety glasses, fabrics and bicycles are made.

Discover how kayaks, safety boots and breakfast cereals are made.