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Deadly Science
A look at some of history's most notable thinkers and innovators.
S2, EP6 "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.
S2, EP5 "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.
S2, EP4 "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-yet these advancements came at a high..
S2, EP3 "Dangerous Territories"
The spirit of exploration drives scientists into extreme environments. Biochemist Peng Jiamu vanishes in the Lop Desert. Navigator Jean-François LaPérouse faces treacherous seas while seeking the Northwest Passage.