From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:42 AM

Pliers date back to about 2,000 BC; Ancient drawings show Greek gods using pliers at the forge. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how one of the world's handiest tools is forged from scratch.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:42 AM

In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how silver-plated tea pots are created. The Mayans began using teapots over 2600 years ago, and they're still in use all over the world.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:42 AM

Stainless steel was invented in the early 20th century. The key ingredient, chrome, forms a protective oxide film on the surface. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how shiny stainless steel material is made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:42 AM

Before refrigeration, people stored food in underground cellars or shacks filled with snow and ice. In the early 1900s, a cooling machine was invented. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how refrigerators are made.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:42 AM

Glass beakers, test tubes, pipettes, petri dishes, and vials are the workhorses of science labs. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how precision laboratory glassware is created.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:41 AM

Historians believe the ancestors of North American native peoples brought snowshoes with them when they migrated from Asia 4,000 years ago. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how traditional snow shoes are made today.

From: The Science Channel on Sun, May 01 2011 1:41 AM

Donuts used to be called "oily cakes," because they were deep fried in pork fat. Now, donuts come in two basic types: yeast donuts, and cake donuts. In this minisode of How It’s Made, find out how tasty donuts are made from scratch.

From: The Science Channel on Wed, Apr 20 2011 11:17 AM

Watch to see what happens when a gang of Green Ants crosses paths with a pack of Paper Wasps.

From: The Science Channel on Wed, Apr 20 2011 11:16 AM

What happens when a flesh-sucking Tiger Leech crosses paths with a tough Freshwater Crab, armed with a super strong claw? One of these predators is headed for Davy Jones' Locker. Who will it be?

From: The Science Channel on Wed, Apr 20 2011 11:13 AM

Paper Wasps are the attack helicopters of the insect world, hovering patiently while they wait to strike, kill and feed.

From: The Science Channel on Wed, Apr 20 2011 11:13 AM

Meet a couple of tough predators: the Freshwater Crab, and the Tiger Leech. The Crab is armed with rock-hard armor and super strong claws; the Tiger Leech is armed with triple jaws that slice open prey to suck out the still-living flesh.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:06 AM

Watch as these two miniature predators of the jungle battle it out to the death: the Spitting Spider and the Jumping Spider.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:06 AM

Edgar, an enthusiastic Obscura customer, visits the shop in search of a very special desk lamp.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:06 AM

Edgar, an enthusiastic Obscura customer, visits the shop in search of a very special desk lamp.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:05 AM

Incredible camouflage, huge eyes, lightning speed, and ultra-strong raptorial legs give the Grey Tree Runner Mantis the upper hand against predators - and prey.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:05 AM

An Ogre-Faced Spider and an Assassin bug fight to the death!

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:05 AM

The Ogre-Faced spider not only has incredible night vision due to its unique eye structure, but also spins an intricate, expandable web that can be thrown over its prey like a gladiator.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:05 AM

Gorgeous, huge, and equipped with incredible jumping power, the Green Jumping Spider can launch herself up to 20 times her own body length when attacking prey.

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:04 AM

Although her work was previously turned down by Obscura, Rachel has a new type of artwork to present for sale. Will Evan and Mike decide to add a bizarre arts and crafts collection to Obscura’s inventory?

From: The Science Channel on Sat, Apr 16 2011 4:04 AM

We learn from observation. Chuck and Josh discuss how mirror neurons work.