They've captured our imagination and are a source of childlike wonder, but what exactly are rainbows? Learn the science behind these weather phenomenon and how one day they might help pinpoint habitable planets in deep space.
Bugs, they're everywhere. Get an up close and personal look at the many unique secrets that can be found in the insect world. These creepy crawlies never looked so big!
Thanksgiving for most begins with a turkey. But the huge, comical birds are not the only animals associated with the season.
Neurologist and best-selling author David Eagleman reveals how our brains piece together “reality,” and how we might expand our perception of the world around us.
In the 60’s, when the U.S. Air Force wanted a large, heavy lift transport aircraft, Boeing and Lockheed battled for the lucrative contract. Lockheed won, but Boeing moved foward with their commercial 747 "Jumbo Jet."
Sea Lions are the kings of the coastline, but evolution hasn't prepared them for rising ocean temperatures, depleted hunting grounds… or us. Meet the team responsible for rescuing marine mammals in distress, caring for them, and releasing them back to the wild.
Renowned geneticist and author Spencer Wells reveals how changes in our genetic code have fueled major changes in our appearance and capabilities over time, and why scientists believe we're continuing to rapidly evolve today. By understanding these changes, we are better prepared for the future.
In 2017, two solar eclipses crossed the planet. Millions were awestruck as the earth, moon, and sun aligned, casting watchers into total darkness. America experienced the most extensive total eclipse, lasting ninety straight minutes, visible along a path pinpointed by NASA scientists.
Who were the Celts? Mystical druids from the British Isles, or gruesome, barbaric warriors? Evidence in the European Alps shows that they were an advanced, 3,000-year-old civilization. Now, another Celtic puzzle inside an ancient tomb: the mysterious remains of an aristocratic woman and two men.
Today, more people learn English as a second language than any other in the world. The formation of modern English is paved by warfare and the fall-and-rise of ancient tribes and civilizations.
From the early attempts for the Great War to the visionary offerings to assist in space flight, aircraft designers have turned to unorthodox twin boom concepts as a viable option.
To American military planners, the promise of intercepting Russian bombers far before they reached the American heartland was simply too appealing to ignore. The long-range Mach 3 "Rapier" was born, and as one of the missing Century Series fighters, the XF-108 interceptor had great promise.
In WWII both Britain and Germany raced to develop their fledgling jet engines into war winning technology. Jets had the potential to eclipse the records of the fastest piston engined aircraft. But there were many doubts about this technology, which led to some interesting hybrids.
Just because a mystery is 4,500 years old doesn't mean it can't be solved. Scientists are on a mission to "see through" the Great Pyramid of Giza and determine, without moving or destroying a single stone, if there are hidden chambers and passages inside. What will they find?
Known as “The Zimmer Skimmer,” the odd Vought XF5U and its strange forerunner, "The Flying Flapjack," break new ground in aerodynamics in the immediate pre-jet era.
Marine mammals are among the most loved creatures on the planet, but because they live in a world that’s hostile to us, where it’s hard to follow them, much of their lives remain a mystery, adding to their mystique and appeal.
Photographer Harry Burton’s images of the Tutankhamun excavation created a global sensation in the 1920s and are still studied by Egyptologists today. Explore the spectacular locations where he worked and discover why Burton’s photographs inspired a craze for Egyptian designs.
Take a look back at many of the most fascinating science stories of 2017, a year full of stunning advancements in individual fields of study, from astronomy to biology, geology to history – when we piece these discoveries together we see the year in a new light.
Uncover the mysteries of Planet Earth’s super predator: the Tyrannosaurus Rex. Combining the latest paleontological discoveries with cutting-edge CGI, the most scientifically accurate T. rex is born.
Love Thy Nature spotlights how deeply we’ve lost touch with nature, and takes viewers on a cinematic journey through the beauty and intimacy of our relationship with the natural world. It reveals how a deeper connection with nature can ignite a sense of purpose, meaning, and wonder.
Our Sun could erupt at any moment, spewing a vast wave of charged particles toward Earth that could leave millions of people without power for up to a year. Learn about the latest missions to protect our planet from this potentially devastating threat.
A.I. is a primal force, like fire. The same fire that warms us can incinerate our homes; A.I. could enslave mankind -- or, join us in a grand alliance to reach the stars.
Journalist Nonny de la Pena has merged documentary filmmaking with video games, unleashing a powerful new form of virtual reality. Can VR become an "empathy machine?"
Take a ride with the space probes and their human handlers as they attempt to decipher the secrets of our Solar System from the inner planets to the asteroid belt.
