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.

Animals are a popular subject of TV shows, including shows that take a look at the behavior of the creatures. "Animal Science" goes a step further than that by examining the science behind the behaviors, which explains how and why an animal is able to excel in its environment. The half-hour program uses information from researchers, animations and graphics to help viewers better understand the creatures and their actions.

Philippe Cousteau Jr. is no stranger to exploration. The grandson of legendary underwater explorer Jacques Cousteau, Philippe hosts and serves as executive producer of this half-hour earth science series that examines the planet. He visits diamond and gold mines to see how gems and metals are formed, travels to active volcanoes to observe what happens inside the Earth's burning core, and checks out weather stations in mountainous areas to get an idea of how weather phenomena form in the atmosphere.

"Ruff-Ruff, Tweet & Dave" is a show, set up in a game-show format, that follows the three title characters -- a dog, a bird and a bear, respectively -- as they go on adventures, during which they must make choices. The questions the animated characters face help them decide what to do and how to better understand the world around them. Viewers are able to join in the fun by answering the multiple-choice questions, with Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave serving as the three possible answers to each query and game.

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.

Americans have been fascinated by the cosmos for decades and rely on NASA to explore celestial bodies seen in the night sky to get a better idea of what is out there. In this series, former NASA employee Emily Calandrelli visits some of the agency's facilities, private companies and universities to speak with people knowledgeable about the topic to help "show off the coolest aspects of the space industry," to use her words. Technology, a potential manned mission to Mars and planetary tourism are some themes.

"Earth: The Biography" reveals the geological forces that have shaped the planet, specifically volcanoes, the oceans, the atmosphere and ice. Computer-generated imagery and the use of satellite photography offer a balance between dramatic visuals and illuminating facts, while time-lapse photography brings the planet to life.