Grade levels: Adult

We hop on board and learn about the inner workings of ships, boats, and all that float on water. Check out speed-sailing in Denmark and the world’s biggest ship propeller.

Daily Planet looks into the lively world of summer sports. From sandboarding to bat testing, get to know the science behind the funnest of activities.

Daily Planet sheds light on some spectacular modes of rescue. From air ambulances to search and rescue, check out the ways technology is helping save our lives.

From the classic Yo-Yo and Rubik’s Cube to futuristic, virtual reality games, learn why people are hooked on these old and new pastimes.

Daily Planet investigates whether there’s really magic in science or just plain science behind magic. See if things really can be invisible and if bending a spoon is just all in the mind.

Daily Planet revisits the human body. We check out the inner workings of our back muscles and learn the science behind balance. Find out what makes us faint, and how hand gestures affect our comprehension.

Daily Planet puts the pedal to the metal searching for the most unique and high-tech vehicles in the world. Plus, we explore the technological advances in the world of motoring, from smart roads to pre-fabricated bridges.

We take a look at the science of movie-making, from computer-generated images to high-tech cameras that take you right into the action.

We take a look at the scrumptious science of food. From laser-coded fruits to ice wine harvests, we check out the technology behind these tasty treats.

We take a look at the evolving role of robots. These man-made machines are capable of just about anything, from driving on their own to performing medical duties. Will robots rule the world?