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A look at great thinkers who have left their mark on scientific discovery.

Deadly Science

Ahead of Their Time (Galileo, Hypatia, Giordano Bruno)

Although modern medicine is capable of incredible feats, the ability to treat the human body follows hundreds of years of experimentation -- at times with deadly results.

In the Name of Medicine (Jesse Lazear, Alexander Bogdonov, Michael Servetus)

Some discoveries lie in wait for those brave enough to venture out; from hidden cities in the jungle to dinosaur fossils and seeds in far-flung locales, the prize goes to those willing to take the risk.

Long Forgotten Tracks (Percy Fawcett, O.C. Marsh, Edward Drinker Cope, Vavilov)

Nature is powerful and can snuff out life in an instant, but for three intrepid adventurers, nature holds mysteries just waiting to be discovered.

Against Nature (Tim Samaras, David A. Johnston, George Mallory)

Breaking the glass ceiling is never easy, but for some female inventors, science comes at an added price.

Female Inventors (Marie Curie, Dian Fossey, Elizabeth Fleischmann)

People who defy earthly forces and dream of high-flying adventures.

Dangerous Heights (Apollo 1, Amelia Earhart, Franz Reichelt)

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S1 E6 | Ahead of Their Time (Galileo, Hypatia, Giordano Bruno)

E6 | Ahead of Their Time (Galileo, Hypatia, Giordano Bruno)

E5 | In the Name of Medicine (Jesse Lazear, Alexander Bogdonov, Michael Servetus)

E4 | Long Forgotten Tracks (Percy Fawcett, O.C. Marsh, Edward Drinker Cope, Vavilov)

E3 | Against Nature (Tim Samaras, David A. Johnston, George Mallory)

E2 | Female Inventors (Marie Curie, Dian Fossey, Elizabeth Fleischmann)

E1 | Dangerous Heights (Apollo 1, Amelia Earhart, Franz Reichelt)