science television programs

Uses computer-generated imagery to bring information gained from robotic probes and manned missions in space to life, illustrating black holes, comets, the births and deaths of solar systems and galaxies, and other aspects.

Jeff Corwin explores the habitats of Morocco in North Africa, discussing such animals as the bald ibis, Montpellier snake, cobras, the African hedgehog, the desert horned viper, sand fish, the desert monitor lizard, and camels, and providing an introduction to the nomadic Berber people.

Jeff Corwin describes some of the bizarre wildlife of Tasmania including egg-laying mammals, an ancient spider, kangaroos, and the Tasmanian Devil.

Jeff Corwin explores a secluded beach in Costa Rica hoping to witness thousands of sea turtles that come ashore to lay their eggs. Jeff encounters a troop of capuchin monkeys, a venomous bushmaster serpent, and a silky anteater.

Over the past century electricity has dramatically changed human lifestyles in much of the world ? but how does it work? Segments cover television technology, controlling electricity for different applications, and electromagnetic power..

He's been dead for more than 5,000 years and poked, prodded, and probed by scientists for the last 20. Yet Otzi the Iceman, the famous mummified corpse pulled from a glacier in the Italian Alps, continues to keep many secrets. Now, through an autopsy like none other, scientists will attempt to unravel mysteries about the ancient mummy, revealing not only the details of Otzi's death but also an entire way of life.

Mythbusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman conduct experiments to determine if there is any truth or scientific basis to various myths related to chemical changes, focusing on ten myths about the different uses of cola.

From gadgets that give superheroes incredible powers to the enduring controversy over the NASA moon landing, the MythBusters' have a great time testing out urban legends, exposing fakery and trying TV and movie tricks themselves.

Goes inside an ant colony to examine ants' cooperative behaviors and discusses their reputation as the most successful creatures on earth.

Science educator Bill Nye details the history of development in home technology, discussing prefabricated houses, house paint, plumbing, air conditioning, dishwashers, washing machines, microwave ovens, cosmetics, razors, frozen food, and Tupperware. Includes introductions to George Washington Carver and a student inventor.