Science spotlight

Explains how illness and disease affect the human body and how scientific discoveries have been used to combat disease.

Reveals the techniques used by scientists in the laboratory to disprove mistaken theories and to expose deliberate fakes and forgeries. Features such examples as the Piltdown hoax, Hitler's diaries, the abominable snowman, Bigfoot, UFOs, art forgeries, synthetic gemstones, holograms, and radiocarbon dating.

Explores some of the problems that astronomers have faced in their quest to learn more about distant planets, stars, and galaxies.

Discusses the work performed by forensic scientists who study the evidence from crime scenes. Shows the techniques, tests, and equipment used to conduct investigations.