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Modern Marvels (1993 – ...)

1993 • 23 seasons • Documentary • TV-PG
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Season 8

Modern Marvels · S8E5 — Survival Technology

Feb 7, 2001 · 44 min

Synopsis

This remarkable exploration examines humanity’s resilience in the face of harsh environments. We journey to deserts, Arctic regions, the open ocean, dense jungles, and even into space, documenting how the body physiologically adapts to extreme conditions like frostbite, heatstroke, and hypothermia. Through conversations with military survival specialists, we discover state-of-the-art equipment used in perilous situations—from specialized gear to the technology aboard the International Space Stat