Outrageous Acts Of Science Season 3 Episode 6 Tested on Humans
- TV-14
- February 21, 2015
- 43 min
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In season 3, episode 6 of Outrageous Acts Of Science, entitled Tested on Humans, viewers are taken on a journey through a variety of science experiments that will leave them both shocked and amazed. This episode focuses on the risks that scientists take in order to advance the world of science and engineering, with a particular emphasis on using themselves as test subjects.
The episode begins with a segment on a group of scientists who build some of the most durable and indestructible materials known to man, including Kevlar, a material that is used to make bulletproof vests. The team demonstrates how they test the strength of their materials, by shooting them with guns and explosives. Then, the focus turns to a scientist who has spent years experimenting on himself, to try and find a cure for his blindness. He is willing to risk his life, by using groundbreaking technology to insert sensors into his brain, with the hope of restoring his sight.
One of the standout segments in this episode features a young woman who volunteers to be a test subject for an experiment that will simulate the feeling of being eaten alive by a giant snake. Using a special suit that will compress her body, the scientists are able to simulate the pressure and crushing force of a snake's grip. Viewers may cringe as they watch her being squeezed, but the woman, who is driven by an insatiable curiosity, claims that the experience is nothing short of exhilarating.
Another fascinating segment involves a young physicist who is trying to breach the boundaries of human endurance by experimenting with a series of extreme temperatures. From sub-zero temperatures to blazing heat, he withstands the intense conditions so he can find ways to help people who work in extreme settings, such as astronauts or firefighters. He even takes the experiment to a new level by challenging himself to achieve absolute zero, a theoretical temperature of minus 459.67 degrees Fahrenheit, which is considered the point at which everything stops moving.
An equally impressive experiment involves a team of engineers who have built the world's first goblin shark robot, a machine that mimics the movements and behavior of one of the deadliest predators in the ocean. Working with the robot requires a lot of courage, as it is capable of delivering up to 800 pounds of pressure with every bite. The team uses the robot to study how the goblin shark hunts, how it senses its prey, and how it can move so gracefully through the water.
Finally, the episode ends on an explosive note with a team of chemists who have invented a safe, eco-friendly alternative to traditional laundry detergents. The team demonstrates how their new detergent works by using a washing machine, but things quickly escalate when they challenge themselves to wash an entire car with just one bottle of their new product.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to a wide variety of experiments, ranging from the fascinating to the downright dangerous. While some may question the ethics of scientists putting themselves through such intense trials, the experiments presented in this episode show how brave men and women are pushing the boundaries of science and engineering, in order to improve the lives of everyone around us. Tested on Humans is an exciting and engaging episode that is sure to leave viewers with a newfound appreciation for those who risk everything to bring us new forms of scientific knowledge.