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Dangerous Heights
Although gravity keeps our feet firmly planted, some defy earthly forces at all costs. Who are the ones who dreamed of h
Female Inventors
Breaking the glass ceiling is never easy, but for these female inventors, science comes at an added price. When Marie Cu
Against Nature
Nature is powerful and can snuff out life in an instant. But for three intrepid adventurers, nature holds mysteries just
Long Forgotten Tracks
Some discoveries lie in wait for those brave enough to venture out. From hidden cities in the jungle to dinosaur fossils
In the Name of Medicine
Although modern medicine is capable of incredible feats, the ability to treat the human body follows hundreds of years o
Ahead of Their Time
Some names stay with us over hundreds and even thousands of years. Great thinkers left their mark on scientific discover
Brush with the Wild
Studying Earth's creatures can yield profound scientific insights, but meddling with the natural world can have lethal c
Deadly Biology
To save millions of lives, medical martyrs have put themselves in the line of fire. Eighteenth-century obstetrician Igna
Dangerous Territories
Intrepid explorers have ventured into the world’s most unforgiving landscapes in a relentless quest for knowledge. Bio
Perils of Invention
Every innovation started as an idea -- but not all ideas leave their inventors unscathed. To prove the possibility of he
Chemical Breakdown
Examining molecules, compounds, and chemicals, scientists take risks on great discoveries. Carl Wilhelm Scheele uncovers
Chasing Particles
Tinkering with the unseen can have dangerous consequences. As lightning flickers over St. Petersburg, a 19th-century phy
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