Does anyone ever think about the four pounds of garbage we produce every day? Break It Down follows the stinky trail from curb to dump to uncover the fate of our trash and the science behind decomposition.

Break It Down goes Hollywood to uncover the magic of movie stunts, real guns, fake blood and a whole lot of cinematic secrets. See how force is behind it all.

Elevators move the equivalent of the world’s population every 72 hours but how safe are they? Break It Down tests the strength of cable against the force of gravity with surprising results.

Ever wonder where millions of retired vehicles end up? An old jalopy gets crushed in the most unlikely of ways and begins a fascinating journey toward a new incarnation of steel!

What happens when highways and roads, a city’s arteries, get clogged? Break It Down cracks the science between traffic and all of its jams.

What happens to the stuff we flush and how do velocity and friction factor into this system? Amazing tracking gadgets journey through the sewer system hot on the trail of the “flushed.”

A program that answers the question: “How does that really work?”

Includes:
Design & Vision
Development & Testing
Production & Marketing

Years before the first piece of metal is cut, before the first bolt is screwed on, a new car has to be designed. BMW holds a bruising internal competition that pits its best designers against one another. Who can come up with the most creative look for the interior and the exterior of the car? See who wins as each design goes through the tough test of BMW's engineers.

Once the design is frozen, the testing begins. Follow models of the new car as they are sent around the world to have their performance pushed. See engineering at its finest as the world's best transform design into superior function.

With all the test results in, BMW begins making the new sports car at its massive factory in the tiny town of Dingolfing Germany. The enormous robots that will build the car have to be taught the moves that will help the company produce a car every 12 hours. Each car has some 5,000 individual welds. While the factory creates the product, BMW and its marketing team work on building advertising and publicity to build a commanding presence for the epic 6-series. Follow the new car as it makes its way from the production line to its ultimate unveiling at the North American Auto show in Detroit.

Hosted by science enthusiasts, Jay Ingram and Natasha Stillwell, Daily Planet is a series that provides discussion and commentary on the scientific aspects of current events.

Daily Planet floats, glides, and flies through air. Take a ride on the Red Bull Helicopter, soar through the air on inflatable wings, and much more.

We take a look at all things eco-energy, from nuclear power to algae power.

Daily Planet digs up the scoop on mining. We go to mining school, meet a mine robot that works in Utah, gold diggers in Dawson City, and more.

Daily Planet takes a look at some of the world's biggest disasters. From the Asian tsunami to the prospect of a sinking Shanghai, not to mention New Orleans and the plan to save Venice from a similar fate.

Daily Planet in the Classroom - the popular series highlighting some of our best and most interesting segments - flexes its green thumb when we survey the science found in gardens.

The Nutrition Series features the human body and its function, the science behind how food grows and the ingredients and technology behind the things we eat.

We take a look at the savory science of food. Uncover the delicate technology behind popular drinks, and understand metabolism as we reveal the varying effects of fast food on the body. See how food can be fun with the egg toss record, the �World�s Fastest Grease� - a pioneering vehicle running solely on peanut oil and much more.

Dive into the science and technology of some delicious delights. Take a look into the technology needed to make tasty treats for the masses. Understand the senses and what makes certain foods appealing. From soda vision to making syrup, we delve deep into what�s behind the food we love.