Deadly Science
2 Seasons • 2022 PG
Throughout time, humanity has looked to innovate, explore, reach new heights, and exceed our abilities. These are the Innovators, explorers, and incredible minds that pursue progress... at any price. Theirs was a Deadly Science.
S2.E1 - Brush with the Wild
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Aug 26 @ 1:23PM
Understanding nature is not just about the discovery; it also requires a respect for the power of Earth's creatures. This lesson is learned by Kevin Budden, a snake handler whose relentless pursuit.
S2.E2 - Deadly Biology
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Sep 2 @ 1:15PM
Modern medicine's progress stems from martyrs and innovators. A doctor faces backlash for a bold solution, while Peru honors Daniel Carrión, who traces a deadly fever's origin.
S2.E3 - Dangerous Territories
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Sep 9 @ 1:15PM
The spirit of exploration drives scientists into extreme environments. Biochemist Peng Jiamu vanishes in the Lop Desert. Navigator Jean-François LaPerouse faces treacherous seas while seeking the Northwest Passage.
S2.E4 - Perils of Invention
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Sep 16 @ 1:15PM
Innovators throughout history have pushed human ingenuity to the edge. Lilienthal pioneered flight, Abakovsky's high-speed train derailed tragically, and Bullock's printing press revolutionized publishing-yet these advancements came at a high.
S2.E5 - Chemical Breakdown
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Sep 23 @ 1:15PM
Scheele's unsafe experiments led to key discoveries; Franklin's DNA photo sparked a revolution but was ignored; At 24, Ball developed a leprosy treatment, breaking barriers for women in science while advancing chemistry.
S2.E6 - Chasing Particles
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Sep 30 @ 1:15PM
Richmann's lightning experiment ends in tragedy, warning future physicists; Slotin's atomic research at the Manhattan Project also comes with fatal consequences; Rodney Marks studies star formations in Antarctica.