Season 5

01 Panama Canal, Waste Disposal Episode 13rd March 2008 Learning how large ships make their way through the Panama Canal; technology assists in waste management. 02 World's Strongest Knife, Diamonds, Bricks Episode 24th March 2008 The world's strongest knives; growing diamonds in a laboratory; producing enough bricks to build the modern world. 03 Electricity, Floating Crane Episode 35th March 2008 The science behind electricity; the world's largest floating cranes. 04 Drinking Water, Television Screens, Family Cars Episode 46th March 2008 Providing fresh drinking water in the desert; LED television screens; Ferrari sports cars. 05 Overnight Parcel Delivery, Coal Mining Episode 57th March 2008 Discover how packages are shipped worldwide in less than 24 hours; mining enough coal to feed the world's power stations. 06 Tetra Pak, Pre-Fab Houses, Ambulances Episode 610th March 2008 Manufacturing drink cartons; prefabricated homes; mobile intensive-care vehicles. 07 Weather Forcasting, Hovercrafts Episode 711th March 2008 How meteorologists forecast the weather; the Swedish armed forces use hovercrafts to carry troops and equipment over many types of surfaces. 08 Freeways, Minting Coins Episode 812th March 2008 Constructing freeways to handle a quarter of a million cars each day; minting coins. 09 Container Ships, Peterbilt Trucks Episode 913th March 2008 Large cargo ships transport goods around the world; Peterbilt makes large, custom built trucks. 10 Windshield Wipers, Space Shuttle, Binoculars Episode 1014th March 2008 The rockets that launch the space shuttle; binocular lenses; windshield wiper blades. 11 Transporting Oil Rigs, Electric Razors Episode 1117th March 2008 Transporting oil rigs long distances; making electric shavers. 12 Halogen Light Bulbs, Mufflers, Locks Episode 1218th March 2008 Manufacturing halogen light bulbs; car mufflers; creating unique lock and key sets. 13 Airbus, Chainsaws Episode 1319th March 2008 How the latest generation of passenger aircraft are assembled; a lightweight chainsaw can have more muscle and a sharper bite than a great white shark. 14 Hydroelectric Dam, Silicon Chips Episode 1420th March 2008 Generating power from hydroelectric dams; manufacturing powerful computer microchips. 15 Refine Crude Oil, Swiss Army Knife Episode 1525th March 2008 How gasoline is delivered to the pumps; the making of Swiss Army knives. 16 Carpets, LEGO Episode 1626th March 2008 The making of wool carpeting and LEGO children's toys. 17 High-Speed Trains, Ballpoint Pens Episode 1727th March 2008 The technology behind high-speed trains; manufacturing ballpoint pens. 18 Mirrors, 2D and 3D Vehicle Wrapping Episode 1828th March 2008 The secrets behind the manufacturing of mirrors; creating a two-dimensional design for a 3-D car. 19 Durable Jeans, Perfect Wine Glasses Episode 1931st March 2008 Manufacturing durable jeans; creating the perfect wine glass. 20 Aluminium Foil, GPS Systems Episode 201st April 2008 Turning sand into aluminum foil; how a GPS (global positioning system) guides people to a specific destination.