Season 11
20 episodes · May 15, 2014
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S11E1Parmesan, Runways, Reclining Chairs
May 15, 201422mA look at how to make parmesan cheese, and the key to keeping the runways running at the world's busiest airports. Plus, a look at manufacturing reclining chairs
S11E2Carpets, Skis, Niagara Power
May 22, 201422mA look at ways to weave an authentic Turkish carpet, and how helicopter blade technology is being used to make cross country skis. Plus, the practicalities behind the Niagara Falls
S11E3Nori, Beer Bottles, Shark Deterrents
May 29, 201422mA look at how sea weed for sushi is farmed, how a beer bottle is made that lasts for fifteen years and how they keep swimmers and surfers off a sharks menu.
S11E4Brass, Ice Patrol, Penjing
Jun 5, 201422mExamining how the street lamps of Venice are cast, and how tiny trees are grown for the ancient Chinese art of penjing.
S11E5Racing Bikes, Stunt Pilots, Oil Well
Jun 12, 201422mA look at how one of the fastest bikes in the world was created, how pilots train to perform death-defying acrobatics, and how oil and gas is brought up from the bottom of the sea.
S11E6Bagels, Racing Tires, Liuli Glass
Jun 19, 201422mA look at how New York bagels are hand-rolled, how they make a racing car tyre that will grip the track at 320kph, and how life-like sculptures are created out of glass.
S11E7Trash Collecting in Venice, Australian Sheepskin, Pond Algae
Jun 26, 201422mA look at how waste is collected in Venice, how Australia's famous sheepskin boots are made, and how pond algae is turned into a health supplement
S11E8Turkish Delight. Silver. Sunscreen
Jul 3, 201422mExamining how rosebuds are turned into Turkish delight, and how sunscreen is made to block out harmful UV light. Plus, how to hammer out a silver spoon.
S11E9Canvas. Stinky Tofu. Bottle Recycling
Jul 10, 201422mA look at how the world's finest canvases are created, how tofu is made, and how to get 50 drinks out of a single bottle of beer.
S11E10Beekeeping. Trikes. Body Armour
Jul 17, 201422mAn insight into how people care for bees, plus a look at how to build a trike that can carry a whole family and how to stop a bullet with a sheet of ceramic.
S11E11Heat-Proof Glass. ATMs. Pagani
Oct 10, 201422mAn insight into how the minerals that are an essential ingredient in glass cookware are mined, and a look at how money is kept safe and secure inside cash machines.
S11E12Aquavit, Motorcycle Racing Suits, Cleaning a Cathedral
22mHow the alcoholic spirit aquavit is made, and how kangaroos help protect motorcycle riders in a crash. Plus, a look at the cleaning of New York's St Patrick's Cathedral
S11E13Dock Cranes, Plastic Bags, Baubles
Oct 24, 201422mHow do they build a port ready to receive huge container ships? How do they make 28 million plastic bags a day? How do they blow the glass to make...
S11E14Balsamic Vinegar, Drysuits, Stunt Plane
Oct 24, 201422mHow do they make the world's most expensive vinegar? How do they keep divers warm in the freezing ocean? How do they build a plane that can fly upside down?
S11E15Super Steel, Wool, Kiteboards
Nov 7, 201422mA look at the process of forging super steel to make cars lighter, greener and safer, and how Australia's 80 million sheep are sheared every spring.
S11E16Soybean Matress, Aircraft Seats, Bra Design
Nov 21, 201422mThe technological processes involved in keeping people comfortable, entertained and safe with the latest aircraft seats, and a look at the design of bras with aerospace technology.
S11E17Dry Wall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Statuettes, Skytruck
Nov 28, 201422mHow plasterboard is made from power station smoke, the casting of the world's top awards, and how planes are built that can take off and land almost anywhere.
S11E18Car Windows, Glossy Lipstick
Dec 31, 201422mHow car windows are made to keep out wind and rain, stones, thieves, noise and harmful UV rays. Plus, a look at the way gloss is added to create the perfect shade of lipstick
S11E19Madeira, Aircraft Seats, Batteries
Dec 31, 201422mA look at how George Washington's favourite tipple is made, how aircraft seats are tested without crashing a plane, and the manufacturing processes behind billions of batteries
S11E20Nickel, Canal Locks, Bubble Tea
Dec 31, 201422mA look at how nickel is mined, how the lock gates for canals are built so that barges and boats can climb hills, and the processes involved in creating Taiwan's beloved bubble tea