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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
Sat, 11/14 at 4:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Knowledge Keepers
How cultural traditions have led to remarkable innovations, from navigating the featureless Arctic to building energy-efficient homes in the desert. (60 minutes)
Sun, 11/15 at 2:55 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Evolution: On the Run
An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)
Sun, 11/15 at 5:00 pm on Austin PBS HDTV
Evolution: On the Run
An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)
Tue, 11/17 at 6:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Evolution: On the Run
An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)
Tue, 11/17 at 11:00 pm on Austin PBS WORLD
Evolution: On the Run
An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)
Wed, 11/18 at 7:00 am on Austin PBS WORLD
Evolution: On the Run
An evolutionary ride from early aquatic ancestors to highly-optimized runners like the horse, whose story is linked to our own. (60 minutes)
Sun, 11/22 at 2:00 am on Austin PBS HDTV
Decoding the Great Pyramid
Archaeological research by Mark Lehner and Zahi Hawass sheds light on some of the mysteries of the Egyptian pyramids. (59 minutes)
Sun, 11/22 at 2:59 am on Austin PBS HDTV
The Next Pompeii
Assessing the risk of a potential eruption of an ancient supervolcano under the Italian city of Naples. (56 minutes)