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About the series
Welcome to STUNTS FOR SCIENCE — an educational series featuring cinematic stunts performed by Zach Charles to deliver health and performance science knowledge that’s actionable, entertaining, and unforgettable.
Each episode builds toward a real stunt, using the challenge to explore the science of how the human body and mind adapt, perform, and recover under pressure. From skydiving and aerobatic flight to stunt driving and freediving, the series turns extreme preparation into practical knowledge people can use in everyday life.
This trailer is both an announcement of the series and a call to public-facing scientists, doctors, educators, researchers, and performance experts who want to join the series and share their actionable knowledge with the world. If that sounds like you, reach out on Instagram.
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About the creator & host
Zach Charles is the author of Sufferless: The Science & Philosophy of Reducing Suffering and the creator and host of Stunts for Science, a health and performance series that blends scientific insight with high-stakes stunts. A licensed pilot, skydiver, motorcyclist, rescue scuba diver, and emergency first responder, Zach doesn’t just explore the limits of the human body, he lives them.
Each episode features real stunts performed by Zach himself, using the thrill of adventure to drive public education in physiology, psychology, and peak performance. His guiding mantra, “doing dangerous things safely,” defines both his on-screen presence and his philosophy. Through this series, his mission is to inspire curiosity, expand understanding, and make science unforgettable.