Science of Thrills

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard some of the world’s fastest theme park rides and learns what it takes to build them.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell discovers how our fear of falling is exploited by some of the world's top theme park rides.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell climbs aboard four spectacular rollercoasters in Europe and America that exploit our fear of heights.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell investigates four roller coasters in Europe and America that use inversions, or loops, to create thrilling rides.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell investigates four of the longest roller coasters in Europe and America.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell investigates four theme park rides in Europe and America which use psychological tricks to add to the thrills.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell investigates four theme park rides in Europe and America which mix fun along with the the thrills.

Engineer and adventurer Rob Bell finds out what it takes to design and build the next generation of rollercoasters.