Season 52

Can science reveal the secrets of mysterious objects seen in our skies?

Follow the race to build a world-class airport on the site of one of America’s busiest flying hubs.

Fossils reveal how birds survived the killer asteroid and became today’s only living dinosaurs.

A long-lost ancient cemetery opens the door to a unique period in Egyptian history.

Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.

Follow the investigation into the deadly container ship collision that closed the Port of Baltimore.

Explore key military technologies in the American colonies’ fight for freedom.

Follow scientists in a quest to understand how complex forest ecosystems can help cool our planet.

Black Americans are nearly twice as likely to suffer from chronic diseases than Whites. Why? From false beliefs that permeate modern medicine to life experiences that can damage human cells, uncover the underlying causes of racial health disparities.

What really happens in a multi-vehicle pileup? A first-of-its-kind experiment aims to stage a high speed crash to gain new insights on car safety. But how can they create and study a complex collision without putting any lives in danger?

Car safety experts just pulled off a first-of-its-kind remote controlled multi-vehicle pile up. Now investigators are put to the test as they analyze the data and look for insights into driver behavior and vehicle design.