The Science Channel Clips
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Chunk It Real Good
Punkin Chunkin (00:30)
If you're a playa, a hustler, or just want to see a gourd soar at 400 miles per hour, then THIS is the competition for you! Tune in to PUNKIN CHUNKIN, Thanksgiving night at 8PM E/P.
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Aluminum Baseball Bats
How It's Made Mini-Episodes (05:07)
On today's baseball diamonds, the ping of the aluminum bat is rivaling the crack of its wooden predecessor. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how a small piece of aluminum is formed into a nifty baseball bat.
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Curling Stones
How It's Made Mini-Episodes (05:07)
The sport of curling is a combination of shuffleboard, bowling, and billiards, on ice. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how granite curling stones -- used in the Olympics -- are created for the smoothest ride on ice.
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Football Helmets
How It's Made (04:42)
In a game of tackles and tumbles, a helmet is a necessary piece of equipment. See how particles of plastic are fashioned into those familiar football helmets we see on the gridiron.
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Cricket Bats
How It's Made Mini-Episodes (05:07)
The game of cricket dates back to the 1300s; by the 18th century, cricket was one of England's favorite sports. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how cricket bats are made from a piece of stringy white willow wood.
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Flying Anvils premieres Monday, September 5, 2011 at 10PM e/p on Science.
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Football Helmets
How It's Made Mini-Episodes (05:07)
Football helmets cushion the cranium, helping players avoid head injuries. Early helmets were made of leather, and later from padded plastic. In this minisode of How It's Made, find out how today's football helmets are made.
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Traditional Snow Shoes
How It's Made Mini-Episodes (05:06)
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.
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Training Deep Sea Divers
How Do They Do It? (03:45)
Deep sea diving is more dangerous than the movies make it seem. Find out how professional divers are trained to handle any situation.
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Boys love to CHUNK, but what about the ladies? Can an air cannon champion defend her title against the "big boys" of Punkin Chunkin? Check out this sneak peek from "Road to Chunk 2011."
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He came, he conquered, and now he's back for more! Does Yankee Seige's "King of Trebuchets" have what it takes to chunk it ... good? Check out this sneak peek from "Road to Chunk 2011."
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Lawn Bowling Ball
How It's Made (03:01)
This kind of bowling is played outdoors, not in a bowling alley. And the path to victory is not straight. Find out how these special lawn bowling balls are made.