Auroras & Plasma: The Mysterious Fourth State Of Matter Powering The Cosmos

Ancient cultures viewed the shimmering auroras as messages from the gods, but modern science now understands these polar light shows are caused by vast waves of electrified gas from the sun. Welcome to Progress - the home of engineering marvels, space exploration and history's greatest inventions. From rockets that took us to the stars to the world's most advanced military vessels, we'll be bringing you world-class documentaries every week.

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