From: National Geographic Channel on Sat, Oct 03 2009 4:40 PM

An 18,500 foot volcano in Mexico is a living laboratory for NASA scientist Chris McKay as he investigates how to transform Mars from a cold, dead planet into a living world like planet Earth.

From: National Geographic Channel on Sat, Oct 03 2009 4:40 PM

Dinosaurs' dangerous-looking features may have been used simply to identify their own kind rather than fight with other dinosaurs.

From: National Geographic Channel on Sat, Oct 03 2009 4:40 PM

Strange fossils give us evidence that Ancient crocodilian behemoths lived beside the dinosaurs...and ate them as snacks!

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Sep 30 2009 4:32 PM

Dinosaurs like Triceratops had features that changed dramatically over the course of their lives.

From: National Geographic Channel on Tue, Sep 29 2009 4:28 PM

The Lamborghini’s signature scissor doors aren't just for looks!

From: National Geographic Channel on Tue, Sep 29 2009 4:28 PM

Technicians install the most critical part of the Murciélago — the 670 horsepower engine.

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, Sep 25 2009 4:32 PM

Hyaenodon’s razor sharp teeth and ferocious bite made it the fiercest of predators.

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, Sep 25 2009 4:32 PM

As the Oligocene Epoch began, bizarre and vicious beasts competed for the role of top predator.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Sep 23 2009 4:19 PM

A multi-step refining process transforms crude oil in the gasoline we use each day.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Sep 16 2009 10:04 PM

After more than 150 million years of evolution, the dinosaurs evolved into bird-like creatures with some very strange features!

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, Sep 11 2009 3:45 PM

An Air-Crane pilot douses a brush fire from the sky — 2500 gallons at a time.

From: National Geographic Channel on Fri, Sep 11 2009 3:45 PM

Building a radio tower 30 feet and four tons at a time requires nerves of steel and the power and precision of the Air-Crane.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Sep 10 2009 3:40 PM

The leather race suit can reduce the impact of a motorcycle crash. They’re a sophisticated blend of craftsmanship and engineering.

From: National Geographic Channel on Thu, Sep 10 2009 3:40 PM

Downshifting at high speed is extremely dangerous, but the slipper clutch makes motorcycle racing a lot safer.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Aug 12 2009 8:31 AM

Pluto is a mysterious and remote planet. Scientists hope the New Horizons spacecraft mission will unlock many of its secrets.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Aug 12 2009 5:38 AM

Adrift in space with no star to keep them warm, some planemos still manage to support life.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Aug 12 2009 5:35 AM

"Planetary zombies" can orbit a pulsar, but radiation makes it impossible for life of any kind to survive on them.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Aug 12 2009 5:35 AM

When Hawking loses his voice to a tracheotomy, new speech software technology keeps his research on track.

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Aug 12 2009 5:27 AM

Elliptical orbits create extreme conditions on planemos. But the spring and fall are just right. Can life survive outside the Goldilocks Zone?

From: National Geographic Channel on Wed, Aug 12 2009 5:27 AM

Elliptical orbits create extreme conditions on planemos. But the spring and fall are just right. Can life survive outside the Goldilocks Zone?