Visionary feats of engineering lead to the development of the first civilian spacecraft with hopes of placing space travel within easy reach, but catastrophic design flaws send this multi-million dollar endeavor on crash course of tragedy.
Visionary feats of engineering lead to the development of the first civilian spacecraft with hopes of placing space travel within easy reach, but catastrophic design flaws send this multi-million dollar endeavor on crash course of tragedy.
When the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spills millions of gallons of crude oil at sea, it contaminates Alaska's pristine coastline and creates an apocalyptic environmental catastrophe; experts investigate what caused this horrific disaster.
When the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spills millions of gallons of crude oil at sea, it contaminates Alaska's pristine coastline and creates an apocalyptic environmental catastrophe; experts investigate what caused this horrific disaster.
After a groundbreaking NASA mission, the space shuttle Columbia meets catastrophe as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere; expert engineers and scientists investigate the cause of this tragic disaster.
After a groundbreaking NASA mission, the space shuttle Columbia meets catastrophe as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere; expert engineers and scientists investigate the cause of this tragic disaster.
The devastating Northridge earthquake struck Los Angeles in 1994 killing 57 people and causing $20 billion in damage in less than 20 seconds; expert scientists and engineers investigate .. show full overview
The devastating Northridge earthquake struck Los Angeles in 1994 killing 57 people and causing $20 billion in damage in less than 20 seconds; expert scientists and engineers investigate why these structures were not prepared for the violent disaster.
We take modest engineering masterpieces, like the homes we live in and the bridges we walk across, for granted. So, when disaster strikes, it sends shockwaves throughout society. When .. show full overview
We take modest engineering masterpieces, like the homes we live in and the bridges we walk across, for granted. So, when disaster strikes, it sends shockwaves throughout society. When London's Grenfell Tower catches fire, its hundreds of residents must escape a deadly inferno; expert engineers investigate and reveal how the building's engineering caused the disaster to escalate tragically. Also investigated is the collapse of a pedestrian bridge in 2018 at Florida International University in Miami.
The aviation industry's quest to conquer the skies led to some great achievements. But engineering errors and human mistakes have caused tragic disasters along the way.
The disaster .. show full overview
The aviation industry's quest to conquer the skies led to some great achievements. But engineering errors and human mistakes have caused tragic disasters along the way.
The disaster of Air France Flight 447 and the crash of NASA's Skylab in 1979 are catastrophes of aviation with a mysterious legacy; experts investigate these historic tragedies to determine what caused these monumental failures of flight.
Operating in hostile environments presents unique challenges, extreme temperatures, intense pressure, and no room for error. After a groundbreaking NASA mission, the space shuttle .. show full overview
Operating in hostile environments presents unique challenges, extreme temperatures, intense pressure, and no room for error. After a groundbreaking NASA mission, the space shuttle Columbia meets catastrophe as it re-enters Earth's atmosphere. Also investigated is the Piper Alpha oil platform explosion.
Across history, humanity has tried to build structures that defy the forces of nature - sometimes leading to catastrophic disasters. The largest earthquake in the history of Japan and a .. show full overview
Across history, humanity has tried to build structures that defy the forces of nature - sometimes leading to catastrophic disasters. The largest earthquake in the history of Japan and a resulting tsunami lead to one of the most catastrophic nuclear disasters in history. Also investigated is the 2011 Wenzhou train collision.
The 2010 Copiapó mining accident and the 1994 Northridge earthquake, two cases which reveal what happens when poor engineering meets a natural disaster.
The 2010 Copiapó mining accident and the 1994 Northridge earthquake, two cases which reveal what happens when poor engineering meets a natural disaster.
Each time oil is spilled or lead contaminates our tap water, humans suffer and our environment pays a price. When the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spills millions of gallons of crude oil at .. show full overview
Each time oil is spilled or lead contaminates our tap water, humans suffer and our environment pays a price. When the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spills millions of gallons of crude oil at sea, it contaminates Alaska's pristine coastline and creates an apocalyptic environmental catastrophe. Also investigated is the Flint water crisis.
