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Daily Planet

Daily Planet

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A science magazine show that brings you the world like you've never seen it before. The hosts demystify the mysteries of science and bridge the gap between the lab and your living room. From movies to microbiology, space to sports, food to hi-tech gizmos, they make sense of the science of everyday life ... and they make it fun too.

Season 17 · Episode 85

Episode 85

Jan 5, 2012·1h

Today on Daily Planet, Ziya checks out man-made floating islands in South Korea, we take a look at a phone accessory that helps blind people play soccer, and Alan Nursall finds out why an observatory is studying the Sun from 2 km underground in the Alan Nursall Experience. Also, we show you Neptune Memorial Reef, the first choice in a final resting place for some folks! Join Daily Planet as we take you to a NASCAR track to see how teams test the aerodynamics of their cars. On Discoveries, we'll show you a fish that mimics an octopus that mimics a fish and a cloaking device that actually worked for 40 trillionths of a second. We also interviewed Josh Silver, a University of Oxford professor who developed a new kind of liquid-filled adjustable eyeglasses. You also don't want to miss the answers to this week's Mindbender quiz on airport security. Tonight, only on Daily Planet!

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When did Daily Planet Season 17 Episode 85 air?

Daily Planet Season 17 Episode 85 aired on January 5, 2012.

How long is Daily Planet Season 17 Episode 85?

This episode runs for approximately 60 minutes.

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