What will the future be in 10,000 years?
Under this mountain in Nevada, America has chosen to bury all its high-level radioactive waste.
But first, scientists must work out all the probabilities of what could go wrong.
Will the soil absorb any leakage?
What will climate patterns be like?
And what role has this taught us in determining the future of the 10,000-year test?
Horizons, 6 o'clock tonight, ABC.
Well, I was tremendously excited when I first heard about what Hazel, Hoff and Gerlach had done.
Two brilliant Australian scientists responsible for one of our most important scientific discoveries.
It came out of basic research.
A breakthrough that could revolutionise plant breeding and provide a cure for cancer and AIDS.
A biological tool with staggering potential.
It's called gene shears.
But will this great Aussie idea join the growing list lost to overseas interests forever?
And do we have the desire to ever become the clever country?
If you're concerned about Australia's future, you can't afford to miss Sheer Genius.
Your Wednesday special premiere, 8.30 here on ABC.
Sunday at 7.30.
For the first time on television, the remarkable David Attenborough presents The Trials of Life.
His latest magnificent series on animal behaviour.
From the breathtakingly beautiful to the unbelievably cruel, the series begins with birth.
The first dangerous step into a hazardous world.
Don't miss The Trials of Life, 7.30 Sunday on ABC.
During the past summer, the Australian cricket team defeated England 3-0 to retain the ashes they won so convincingly in 1989.
ABC Books presents The Lion at Bay.
A graphic account of Australia's series triumph which set the scene for the summit clash with the West Indies.
The Lion at Bay.
Available now from ABC shops, ABC centres and other retailers.
NBA basketball will be along in a few minutes.
In the meantime, gymnastics and here are the stars of the Women's Beam event.
It's hard to believe that Yang Bo is just 16 years of age.
She's also the Chinese champion and here she is on the beam.
On True Stories, this is Cowboy, colourful and enigmatic.
This is Maria, both eking out an uncertain living in the shanty towns of Portmore.
The precarious life and tensions of the drifters from the country to the city.
The dreams and heartaches of two people and their families.
On True Stories, Cowboy and Maria in town, 8.30 Sunday on ABC.
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He's back. Andrew Denton and this time he's getting physical.
He's in training for his biggest challenge yet because this time Denton's live.
Together with a team of dedicated professionals, they become Sports Force.
The team you can trust. Andrew Denton live on ABC.
Following the Friday movie on ABC.