Italy

Italy has a longstanding history of cultural achievements but now the country's achievements in engineering and technology are also leaving an indelible mark in the world of science. From the techniques used to perfect the sleekest sports cars on the road to a massive initiative to keep Venice above water MegaWorld: Italy reveals the ground-breaking strides scientists engineers inventors and designers are making in their respective fields. Highlights include: manufacturing brakes for Formula One cars testing 50-tonne army tanks and the P180 Avanti II aircraft the 'Ferrari of the sky'.