Breakthrough's Energy on the Edge, a Preview Screening host by National Geographic Channel and Petrosains

Did all of you know that natural sources exist all around us ? For your information, it could come in the shape of a tornado or even an ancient lava rock. To know more of it, National Geographic Channel (NGC) partner with GE present the new series Breakthrough, produced by Imagine Entertainment and Asylum Entertainment, a team of scientist and their work in finding and harnessing renewable and sustainable energy take centre-stage inthe Energy on The Edge episode directed by Academy Award-winning writer/director, Akiva Goldsman.

The series will be air at National Geographic Channel (Astro Channel 553) and National Geographic Channel (Astro Channel 573) will premiere the Energy On the Edge episode on 5 December at 10.00 pm and as a special treat, a preview screening event held in collaboration with Petrosains at Petrosains at KLCC, Kuala Lumpur. Me and my Little Angels were invited to join the preview.

We able to see the innovations and advancements from solar-powered parking lots and sidewalks by husband-and-wife, Scott and Julie Brusaw to how Delaware's Dogfish Brewery shows how even the most unlikeliest of elements such as garbage, manure, whiskey, beer and dairy waste can be used to create biofuel with the technology developed by them.

Also featured how Engineer, Louis Michaud harnesses energy from tornadoes with the Atmospheric Vortex Engine while the Iceland Deep Drilling Project manager, Bjarni Palsson taking a step further with building a well that will tap directly into molten magma, which will create as much as lectricity as six steam wells. At the University of Syracuse, geologist Jeff Karson and artist Bos Wysock have begun to harness energy from volcanic materials. The duo of Karson and Wysock reheat lava rock from an ancient Wisconsin lava flow until it becomes molten. It is the only place in the world that creates its own lava for experimentation. The team will craft an experiment demonstrating the raw power of lava's heat, especially when it comes up against water and creates steam.

Petrosains staff show us why we should not smoke at the Petrol Station

Coz' petrol is a highly flammable liquid which can give off flammable vapour, even at very low temperatures

There is always a risk of fire or explosion if a source of ignition is present.
 Lesson to learn is, don't ever smoke at the Petrol station coz' it might explore and everyones' life will be at risk

Ms Penny Tan, Marketing Director of FOX International Channels (FIC), which continuously strives to offer its viewers the best in entertainment, said, "Breakthrough offers a captivating look at scientific discoveries directed by visionary Hollywood directors in ab attempt to bring science closer to the general viewer. In that regard, we are certainly proud to once again partner with Petrosains in hosting this preview screening." 

Ms Penny Tan, Marketing Director of FOX International Channels (FIC)

Ms Shamini Balan, Marketing Director of Petrosains, The Discovery Centre said, "We are truly pleased to collaborate again FOX International Channels (FIC) through its renowned National Geographic Channel Collaboration on the "Breakthrough" documentary series is the second partnership between Petrosains and FIC, after the first successful collaboration on "Dino Month" series in June 2015. We share the same goals with FIC in trying to bring science closer to the public and create an enculturation of science in the nation. For science is everywhere, it governs our lives and it helps us face the realities out there from an educated and meaningful vantage point.

Ms Shamini Balan, Marketing Director of Petrosains

As an informal learning institution then, we are committed to be united on a platform that provides viewers and visitors alike with knowledge and information that helps in the discovery, understanding and appreciation of science and its significant contribution to mankind."

The Academy Award-winning writer/director, Akiva Goldsman, shared how he beloeves that a resilient approach in attempts to change the world is key, "I can't tell you whether any single innovation that is sort of showcased is the next step on to the new frontier. I think that what is important is that everybody continues trying to find the next step so that the shows are really about the ability of individuals trying to change the world."

A Birthday boy trying to blow off the candles 

But it'll light up again coz of the material added to the wick that is capable of being ignited by the relatively low temperature of the hot wick ember. 

When is is blogwn out, the wick ember ignites this material, which burns hot enough to ignite the paraffin vapor of the candle. The flame you see in a candle is bruning paraffin vapor

Petrosains staff had to used water to put off the fire instead

He concluded, "Ten years ago I think we would have all looked at each other and said nuclear fission is clearly going to be a solution and yet we still can't quite do it. I would say that if we don't continue to try, there will be no solution."

Petrosains staff showing some experiment on how the gas used can affect the colour of the fire

The general public wanting to uncover some of the fundamental concepts behind the discoveries featured in Breakthrough could step into Hot Science area, Petrosains, Level 4, Suria KLCC and engage in Breakthrough-themed activities until 13 December 2015.

Daddy and my Little Angels bonding moment at Petrosains as they uncover the process of collecting the sands through the latest tehnology 

Remember to catch Energy on the Edge by Akiva Goldsman on next Sat, 5 December 2015 on National Geographic Channle and National Geographic Channel HD (ASTRO Channel 553 and 573) at 10.00 pm and the Breakthrough finale episode : Water Apocalypse directed by Angela Bassett a week later..

Presented by National Geographic and GE, brands long dedicated to innovation science and exploration, the series will air on National Geographic Channels in 440 million homes in 171 countries and in 45 languages. Additional executive producers include Michael Rosenberg from Imagine Entertainment, Ryann Laukner from Asylum Emtertainment, Beth Comstock and Linda Boff, both from GE.

It was indeed a great documentary as we can see that GE and National Geographic Channel are united in their commitment to inspire the more curious minds the world over with the new series BREAKTHROUGH. So, if you want to know more on the science documentary and how tornado exist or can be created, then don't miss this out. Me and my Little Angles had the fun time at Petrosains to explore the BREAKTHROUGH. Remember to watch BREAKTHROUGH and visit Petrosains during school holiday for your little ones to learned more about science that will help out in their growing-up period.