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High-Risk High-Rise

The science behind the risks of sky-high buildings, from structural limits to threats presented by wind, fire and earthquakes. (60 minutes)

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UPCOMING EPISODES

Wed, 12/17 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Ice Age Footprints

A look at what thousands of prehistoric footprints in New Mexico's White Sands National Park might reveal about the peopling of the Americas. (60 minutes)

Wed, 12/17 at 8:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Thu, 12/18 at 1:30 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Sun, 12/21 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Sun, 12/21 at 2:55 pm on Austin PBS HDTV

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Tue, 12/23 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Tue, 12/23 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)

Wed, 12/24 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD

Polar Extremes

Paleontologist Kirk Johnson explores the polar extremes of the planet, including miles-high ice sheets and warm polar forests brimming with life. (120 minutes)