How Do They Do It?
This series takes you behind the scenes of everyday objects and big machines to show the engineering and science that make them possible. Each episode breaks down how things are designed, built, and tested, turning complex processes into clear, satisfying explanations.
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Season 4
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E1
Forest Fires, Car Exhaust, Space Station
Go beneath the surface to understand forest fires, car exhaust and the space station.
Apr 11, 2007 -
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E2
Family Car, Titanium, Letter
How a spacesuit keeps an astronaut alive, the diesel engines that power the world's biggest ships, and the manufacturing processes behind the famous neon signs which cover Las Vegas
Apr 11, 2007 · 21m -
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E3
Nuclear Sub, Crash Test Dummies, Fruit and Vegetables
Secrets behind nuclear submarines; crash-test dummies; growing fruits and vegetables.
Apr 18, 2007 · 22m -
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E4
Land Mines, Air Boats, Warehouses
The world's largest land-mining machine; how airboats are built; warehouse for car parts.
Apr 18, 2007 -
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E5
Black Boxes, Steam Turbine, Racing Car
How black boxes survive an airplane crash; transporting giant steam turbines; making fireproof suits for race-car drivers.
Apr 25, 2007 · 22m -
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E6
Jet Engine, Weapons, Telescope
The design and manufacturing of large jet engines; non-lethal weapons that stun without killing; the world's largest telescope.
Apr 25, 2007 · 22m
