From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Engineers attempt to re-create the Antikeythera Mechanism using modern tools — and it’s still a tremendous feat.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Explore the remarkable plasticity of a baby’s brain and see how early experiences influence human development.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Explore the remarkable plasticity of a baby’s brain and see how early experiences influence human development.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Explore the remarkable plasticity of a baby’s brain and see how early experiences influence human development.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Dennis McClung has created a self-sustaining garden out of an unused pool in his backyard. If the end of days ever comes, he’ll be all set.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Nick hangs with the border patrol as they surveil an area known for suspicious activity,

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Even in ancient times, the Greeks were remarkably exact in both astronomy and engineering.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Private security contractors in Iraq’s war zone risk their lives to protect VIPs and transport critical supplies.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Private security contractors in Iraq’s war zone risk their lives to protect VIPs and transport critical supplies.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Private security contractors in Iraq’s war zone risk their lives to protect VIPs and transport critical supplies.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

David and Scott have teamed up to prep for the apocalypse by applying ingenuity to household objects - even using wood to power their cars.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Producer Nick’s on the Rio Grande lying in wait for suspicious boats.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Explorer reveals the inner workings of a sting operation designed to bring down one of the world’s most prolific and untouchable criminals.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:22 AM

Agents invade a hotel safehouse for illegal immigrants on the hunt for their guide.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:21 AM

Even the best cryptographers cannot decode the mysterious Voynich manuscript.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:21 AM

Scientists are using tissue engineering to harness the body’s natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:21 AM

Nick and some ICE agents investigate a potential stash house.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:21 AM

An iconic American hostage, journalist Terry Anderson was kidnapped and held prisoner by Muslim extremists for seven years.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:21 AM

An iconic American hostage, journalist Terry Anderson was kidnapped and held prisoner by Muslim extremists for seven years.

From: National Geographic on Sun, Jun 26 2011 8:21 AM

Ancient Egyptian robbers managed to gain access to a gigantic tomb by slowly digging a massive tunnel.