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Tornados are one of the most destructive forces of the planets with winds at 300 miles an hour. They can destroy buildings and hurl cars hundreds of feet through the air.

The Rockies. Magnificent and awe-inspiring mysterious, the Rockies are one of the longest mountain ranges in the world. Naked Science investigates the geological processes that build these massive mountains.

The Amazing Cassini spacecraft and its sibling lander, Huygens, have now concluded their scientific studies, bringing back years of data. Now, Juno piercing the cloak of Jupiter and her distant relative New Horizons at the edge of the solar system.

Soviet Luna 3 was the first to use gravity to change course to photograph the dark side of the Moon. NASA Mariner 10 used the technique to swing by Venus to target Mercury. The gravity sling shot maneuver has become a standard for space navigation.

We have been observing Earth for 40 years now, in the last 20 we have focus with intensity on the planet with new technologies and capabilities, we have accumulated a mass of data that is now revealing a complex and ever changing living planet.

Space is vast, yet it is full of collisions. Gas and dust electrostatically flock together, and gravity takes over coalescing grains into rocks. Those rocks become boulders, then asteroids colliding again and again, striking planets and each other.

Gravity keeps us on the ground and the planets in their orbits, yet we only notice it when it's not there. In space we cheat gravity; falling just as fast but missing the ground. Now this fundamental universal force is slowly giving up its secrets.

The interface between Earth and space is the Ionosphere, a region of rarified gas and charged particles. It is very important for radio communications, radar, satellite signals and global positioning. Yet we know so little about it.

The sky above is studded with stars and countless galaxies. In them, we can read not only our origin, but also our final destination. Technology is on the brink of taking us to places we have only dreamed of.

The moon is our closest celestial companion. It lights our night sky and gently tugs at our shores. Few have walked on her surface, but her allure remains strong.

As technology has advanced, we have been able to peer into distant reaches of space. From the first telescopes to high-tech satellites, these machines have been our windows to other worlds.

There are hundreds of moons in our solar system. Could one of them be a hidden haven that harbors alien life forms?

In the far depths of space, out of reach of the Sun's warmth, water can only exist in a super solid state. Some small moons, in fact, are made entirely of ice. What stories do these Icy Gems have to tell about our solar system?

Scientist long thought that our solar system consisted of the sun, the planets, and their moons. We soon found that we are far from alone, often coming into contact with asteroids, comets, and other debris.

The diversity, complexity, and downright beauty of our own solar system is astounding. Could such beauty exist in other parts of the universe as well? Thanks to modern science, we now have the capability to see for ourselves.

Landing a spacecraft on Mars is no easy task given our limited knowledge of the planet. The difference between success and failure can rely on the most minute detail.

Gravity is one of the most basic and powerful forces shaping our universe. Discover its nature within our own solar system, from the smallest moons to the largest planets.

For centuries, it was was thought that Saturn was the most distant planet in our Solar System. With the evolution of the telescope, we discovered the rest of our planets, both elusive and mysterious.

Deserts and dunes, cliffs and canyons. Although Mars is certainly an alien wasteland, it is a planet with terrestrial formations remarkably similar to those found on Earth.

Although we have put man on the moon, our silent partner still holds many mysteries. What haven't we seen? What haven't we discovered?

The arid shores of other planets tell the stories of their past. What did they look like, and could they have ever supported life?

Without the Sun's warmth and light, life as we know it would not exist. It is the powerhouse of our planet and provides the energy we need to survive.

The Northern Lights are more than just beautiful; they tell us about the make up of our planet, our sun, and may even be a signpost for the possibility of life on other planets.

Our understanding of the cosmos is limited by the amount of time we have to see it. Fortunately, computer simulations can help us see how galaxies interact over millions of years, and even how dark matter structures the universe.

Emily Calandrelli looks at students who are becoming involved with space exploration.

Emily Calandrelli joins our nationwide #StudentAstronaut contest winner in this special episode.

Emily Calandrelli visits the launch pad to see the launch of NASA's Mars InSight spacecraft.

Emily Calandrelli visits with experts to explore the most bizarre space oddities in our universe.

Emily Calandrelli uncovers the future of space medicine.

Emily Calandrelli interviews astronauts and engineers who have experienced the wonder of outer space

Emily Calandrelli explores how space missions come to an end.

Emily Calandrelli explores the most unique jobs in the space industry.

Richard Hammond checks out the world’s tallest and most distinctively shaped hotel – the 320 metre high Burj al Arab, or Arabian Tower.

Richard Hammond reveals the ingenious engineering required to transport one of the most potentially hazardous cargoes in the world in some of the biggest vessels afloat.

Richard Hammond reveals how engineers made one of the longest bridges in the world earthquake-proof. The Gulf of Corinth slices deep into mainland Greece.

Discovering the transport networks of the past.

Examining the history of the Great Wall of China.

Exploring how ancient Egyptian engineers built the monumental Great Pyramid at Giza.

In the Middle Ages, the technology of the castle evolved by leaps and bounds.

Throughout history, the earth has been bombarded from space. Asteroid impacts have caused mass extinctions – including the dinosaur wipe out.

Naked Science investigates the violent cosmological forces that create planets and discover what it is that makes a planet a planet.

There is a theory that scientists once dismissed as absurd - that long ago the Earth became so cold every inch of it was entombed in ice.

They orbit between our planet and our star. Mercury and Venus make up half of our terrestrial planets, but we still know very little about them. As we take a closer look at our companions, we find more questions than answers.

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