Subjects: Technology

Photoface
Find out how face-recognition technology can spot you before you spot it. The latest in FRT operates in three dimensions!

Rocket Launchers
If you are a fan of rockets, it’s hard to top the Saturn rockets used by NASA in the 60’s and 70’s. But while those behemoths are now history, we found a group of rocketeers in Maryland who are scaling things down… and having a real blast.

UK X-Files
We meet the British secret operative who knows a thing or two about investigating UFOS… from real life experience. He sheds light on the truth behind the ‘fiction’ of science fiction.

Sniper Scans
What does a radiologist and an expert marksman have in common? We visit a ‘sniper farm’ and a radiology lab that are on target to solve the mysteries of sniper attacks.

A400M
We get exclusive access to the new model of the A400M military transport plane – it’s like a flying cargo van that can magically transform from freight to passenger vehicle.

Quadcopter
A high tech team at UC-Berkeley shows us a robot that can predict exactly where a moving object will land.

Autobahn Robot Car
Cruise down the Autobahn with reporter Dan Riskin… without ever needing to touch the steering wheel. Look ma, no hands!

Paraclete Indoor Skydiving
Take a look at this vertical wind tunnel that is attracting attention from all walks of life, from expert paratroopers to a thrill – seeking family on vacation.

Drivable Dragons
Meet the husband and wife team behind this incredible collection of home-made vehicle/spectacles. These drivable dragons are built from scratch.

Brandenburg Bomb
We check out the latest tech devices used to diffuse bombs – still live bombs from WW2! …and we meet the incredible ‘sappers’ who do the diffusing.

iRing Rover Tires
A university tech crew is using ping pong balls and chainmail to help get the next lunar rover on its mission in space. Talk about re-inventing the wheel!

Boxer Jocks
Suit up as a robot – INSIDE a robot – and bring it to life in a robot fight! Life-sized rock’em sock’em toys.

Dutch Rocket Boys
Building a homemade rocket sounds crazy, but for this group of Dutch amateurs, it’s a more than a hobby. It’s a passion… and an obsession.

Making of ‘Inside the Titanic’
We go behind the scenes of this exclusive docudrama, “Inside the Titanic,” to see the true villain – water – and again question what happened to this unsinkable ship.

Aeros Blimp
See why blimps could be the future for airships in just three years. – No crew, no runway, no problem!

Extra Terrestrial Vehicle
Strap yourself in! We meet an extraordinary person who takes factory cars and transforms them into extra-terrestrial vehicles.

Nottingham Caves
Robin Hood made Nottingham famous… but its medieval caves is what makes it one-of-a-kind! Using laser technology we ‘read the signs’ of the caves.

Dumpster Home
Meet the artist who can show you how one man’s trash can be another man’s… home. What looks like a rubbish bin is in fact a renovated domicile.

Team Spider Tech
Intrepid reporter Dan Riskin pushes himself to physical limits as he trains with cycle Team Spider Tech – using cool tech gear to measure his success.

Trey Cycle
Say hello to a NASA-engineered “street legal” race car for baby boomers! It looks like a 3-wheeled motorcycle… but the safety features of the Trey Cycle mean that EVERYONE can ride.

Recycling Planes
We visit the final resting place for the world’s largest commercial planes – but don’t worry, there’s life after death for these flying machines. From the scrap heap to usable parts, there’s money to be made at the end of the line.

Tempest Free Running
This indoor gym is the brain child of a BMX designer… but it is home to a group of ‘free running’ and ‘Parkour’ fanatics.

Slingshot Guru
We meet Jurg the Youtube sensation, thanks to his arsenal of home-made slingshots. And today he’s testing his super slingshot… with an iPhone as his target.

Nitro Methane
Reporter Alan Nursall visits the starting line of Top Fuel race cars, and puts their Nitro Methane fuel to the test… by lighting a match.

Stupid Orchestra
All the way from Germany, we bring you an ‘orchestra’ made up entirely of household appliances.

Horse on a Treadmill
What is the secret link between jet-lag… and the peak performance of an athlete? We test the limits of a sleep-deprived thoroughbred horse to find out.

Tarantula Feet
We travel to Wales to learn about the unique silk these hairy, scary spiders spin… from their feet! Pound for pound, it’s one of the strongest natural materials on earth.

San Francisco Toothpick
We meet a man who has spent over 30 years building a replica of San Francisco… with toothpicks! He’s no professional engineer. He’s just a very focused hobbyist.

Micro-engraver
The engraver in this story does his work on a miniature level (you might even call it microscopic) that he can work on the head of a pin… literally!

Old School Golf
We travel to St. Andrew’s in Scotland, where the professionals there still use wooden clubs from over 100 years ago – that stand up to modern clubs of today!

OTHERLAB
This ‘lab’ is very serious about fun and games: in fact a typical day at the office here looks more like a funhouse. But it’s all in the name of serious and scientific exploration.

Horse Boarding
Who says there are no more knights in shining armour? These days, the knights are suiting up in skateboard gear for a wild new sport that combines long-boarding… with jousting.

Stonehenge 3D
This 3-D camera unlocks some of the mysteries of the legendary Stonehenge – and reveals intriguing graffiti too.

U-Boat Worx
Now you can tour the deep sea in your own personal submarine, thanks to this Dutch company. We take a behind-the-scenes test dive.

Burning House
We go to a truly unique research centre that explores ways to minimize firestorm damage during natural disasters.

Jet Bikes
We sign off this week with a high speed bike that leaves the competition in its tracks – thanks to a little help from a jet-pack engine.

Ancient Beer
We all know wine tastes better as it ages – but what would you say to a beer 65 million years in the making? This yeast is seriously old.

Fly Rad
We find out how one inventor is taking the work out of rollerblading. After getting tired of pushing his daughter on roller skates… he just added an engine.

Solar Roast Coffee
We’ll show you a café that’s finding ways to brighten your morning with a little more sunshine. These 2 bickering brothers roast their beans with some help from Mother Nature, and a thousand tiny mirrors.

Harrier Model
If you think landing a Harrier Jet vertically was a challenge, try doing it with a model plane and a remote control!