Finding out which combination will be enough to fire a life-sized dummy out of a cannonball; lumps of dry ice, antacid tablets in water, mints and cola or backing soda and vinegar.

Tim sets off explosives in the Nevada desert to see what material can contain the blasts; finding out what happens when an unlit match meets superheated steam.

Discover the intense white heat of magnesium, the strength of car components, and the winning qualities of increased muscle power.

Gas-filled weather balloons; water pressure against a steel tank; stretching rubber bands around a watermelon; the most effective rocket fuel.

Exploring whether phone books, soda bottles, watermelons or metal baking trays can withstand the impact of a high-tension crossbow bolt at an improvised firing range outside Las Vegas.

Tim invites us to witness the crushing power of a steel blade, the force of a shotgun, and the explosive action of a man-made lightning bolt.

Exploring explosive experiments; a material that will propel a bowling ball out of a cannon; showing diners what happens when they take antacids.

Tim shoots targets from a moving vehicle, tries to inflate diaper bags and discovers surprising science behind helium filled balloons.

Tim Shaw learns how to stop a 1000 mph bullet from a magnum and puts a hovercraft through its paces.

On a tour of Las Vegas, Tim sets off fire extinguisher rockets and finds out what happens when a person gets vacuum packed.

The explosive qualities of hair products, starting fluid, and the oxygen we breathe, are exposed in spectacular style in this episode.

Hitting the streets of Las Vegas to test the sticking power of glue, the kicking power of a rocket boot and the properties of dry ice.

A challenge to predict the outcome of some high-octane experiments; test the safety of various gases for use in a blimp.

Learn how a harmless pingpong ball can pack a mighty punch; how dominoes can be used to create a powerful chain reaction; the science behind the Slinky.

Shattering chandeliers, dancing sand, suspended silverware, a pair of swinging trapeze artists and science on the skid pan.

Travel to the desert for some microwave madness by heating up champagne for more than 10 minutes.

Members of the public attempt to predict the surprising outcomes of Tim Shaw's wacky experiments, which include a daring test of the powers of liquid nitrogen.

A banquet of amazing experiments; firing four different foodstuffs from a cannon to see which will travel the farthest.

Projectile groceries; glass grenades; blasting barrels.

Tim finds out how to shoot fire from the barrel of a shotgun, create a dramatic effect in a microwave and destroy a desert boulder with an improvised explosive.

Tim asks what happens when a balloon is microwaved.

This Emmy-nominated series is designed to mess with the ultimate supercomputer. Host Jason Silva reveals how brains process information related to topics like stress, addiction, competition, food, trust and language. Interactive games and hidden-camera experiments capture hilarious and shocking results, and viewers get real-world takeaways -- how to improve memory, get a better night's sleep, make more money -- to use in everyday situations.

Could you be a boss? Are you a liar? How tough are you? Do you live on the edge? Those questions and others like them are asked and then answered by data scientist Jake Porway to reveal surprising information. Porway recites mind-bending stats, conducts entertaining man-on-the-street experiments, and takes part in interactive games, all in the name of providing insight into life's mysteries in a fast-paced, engaging way.

Actor Kal Penn is producer/host of a series that attempts to explain how things like money, sex, food, sports and crime influence daily lives. The consequences are shown by analyzing data maps, and episodes investigate different themes through data mapping, creative visualization of information and in-depth personal stories involving fascinating characters. As well, documentary vignettes tell stories that personalize the number crunching, introducing real people who live and work at key intersections of each theme being explored. Penn serves as guide, making the information relatable to viewers.

"Naked Science" strips away the layers of a scientific investigation into one of the big mysteries of our time, revealing through expert analysis realistic scenarios that either confirm or deny long-held assumptions and misconceptions.

Oscar winners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer put their storytelling acumen to work as executive producers of "Breakthrough," a series of hourlong documentaries highlighting the stories, people, and technology behind the world's most cutting-edge scientific innovations. After considering more than 100 scientific topics for the series, the pair -- helped by National Geographic archives and research, along with the scientific resources of partner GE -- selected biotechnology, neuroscience, anti-aging technology, alternative energy, water conservation, and global pandemics. Each episode is directed by a prominent Hollywood star -- Howard himself helms "The Age of Aging," joining actors Angela Bassett ("Water Apocalypse") and Paul Giamatti ("More Than Human"), directors Peter Berg ("Fighting Pandemics") and Brett Ratner ("Decoding the Brain"), and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman ("Energy From the Edge").

Scientists reveal how adventures turn to misadventures by explaining some spectacular mishaps.