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S2 E5 Chemical Breakdown

Documentary

PG

54m

Dec 30, 2025

Scheele's unsafe experiments led to key discoveries; Franklin's DNA photo sparked a revolution but was ignored; At 24, Ball developed a leprosy treatment, breaking barriers for women in science while advancing chemistry.

Season 2, 6 Episodes

Season 2 (6 Episodes)

Deadly Science - Brush with the Wild

Brush with the Wild,

Understanding nature is not just about the discovery; it also requires a respect for the power of Earth's creatures. This lesson is learned by Kevin Budden, a snake handler.

Deadly Science - Deadly Biology

Deadly Biology,

Modern medicine's progress stems from martyrs and innovators. A doctor faces backlash for a bold solution, while Peru honors Daniel Carrión, who traces a deadly fever's origin.

Deadly Science - Dangerous Territories

Dangerous Territories,

The spirit of exploration drives scientists into extreme environments. Biochemist Peng Jiamu vanishes in the Lop Desert. Navigator Jean-François LaPerouse faces treacherous seas while seeking the Northwest Passage.

Deadly Science - Perils of Invention

Perils of Invention,

Innovators throughout history have pushed human ingenuity to the edge. Lilienthal pioneered flight, Abakovsky's high-speed train derailed tragically, and Bullock's printing press revolutionized publishing.

Deadly Science - Chemical Breakdown

Chemical Breakdown,

Scheele's unsafe experiments led to key discoveries; Franklin's DNA photo sparked a revolution but was ignored; At 24, Ball developed a leprosy treatment, breaking barriers for women in science while advancing chemistry.

Deadly Science - Chasing Particles

Chasing Particles,

Richmann's lightning experiment ends in tragedy, warning future physicists; Slotin's atomic research at the Manhattan Project also comes with fatal consequences; Rodney Marks studies star formations in Antarctica.

Details

Deadly Science

Documentary

PG

1 Season

54m

Throughout time, humanity has looked to innovate, explore, reach new heights, and exceed our abilities. These are the Innovators, explorers, and incredible minds that pursue progress... at any price. Theirs was a Deadly Science.

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