TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works The Next Supernova

The galaxy is full of stars ready to explode into supernovas, a stellar detonation powerful enough to destroy all life on Earth; it's an event that hasn't occurred in 400 years, and the search is on to locate which star may be next.

How the Universe Works Secret Lives of Neutrinos

Neutrinos are the most mysterious particles in the universe, and they power some of the most explosive events in the cosmos; new discoveries reveal how these ghosts pass through objects undetected and why they could be the reason humans exist.

If We Built It Today Washington, DC Reborn

Washington, D.C., was built as the capital city of a new, revolutionary country, and it's home to some of America's greatest wonders; now, experts use cutting-edge engineering to reimagine what this place would look like if it had to be built again.

If We Built It Today Fortress of Sound

For centuries, concert halls have been precisely designed and engineered to shape the best possible sound for acoustic performance; now, experts use state-of-the-art science to discover how the next generation of concert halls could be constructed.

If We Built It Today Empire State Building Decoded

The Empire State Building was the tallest building in the world for 40 years and constructed faster than any skyscraper in history; now, experts use cutting-edge engineering to discover if a new mega-tall tower could be built today at record speed.

If We Built It Today Atlantis Rises

The legend of the lost city of Atlantis is one of history's greatest mysteries, and cutting-edge technology could bring it back to life; experts use modern engineering to reveal if it's possible to build a megacity underwater.

If We Built It Today Resurrecting the Titanic

Experts use cutting-edge tech to discover if a modern vessel of equal opulence to the Titanic could be successfully built for the sea today.

If We Built It Today Engineering the Home

From ancient cave dwellings to massive multi-winged estates, the home has never stopped evolving; now, experts mix modern materials with state-of-the-art technology to reveal if a modern home can be constructed to truly stand the test of time.

Engineering Catastrophes Shopping Center Tragedy

Tragedy strikes in Puerto Rico as an explosion takes down a popular shoe shop.

Engineering Catastrophes The Bronx Sinkhole

There's shock in the Bronx, as a vast sinkhole swallows a van.

Engineering Catastrophes Art School Inferno

In Scotland, a distinguished library is ravaged by not one but two disastrous fires; experts explore how outdated construction methods and materials contributed to the vulnerability of this esteemed place of learning.

Engineering Catastrophes Chemical Plant Calamity

An explosion at a chemical plant in New Jersey kills five workers and unleashes a torrent of black smoke into the morning sky; an investigation reveals how a small amount of water led to this fatal manufacturing catastrophe.

Engineering Catastrophes Gas Leak Catastrophe

Twenty people are killed after a hotel explodes on a cold Saturday morning in America's heartland; an investigation into the tragedy leads underground, where gas lines supplied the iconic building.

Engineering Catastrophes Nebraska Bomb Cyclone

An aging dam in Nebraska is overcome by flooding after the area is hit with a devastating bomb cyclone; an investigation reveals that massive chunks of ice unleashed by the superstorm played a critical role in the failure of the old structure.

Engineering Catastrophes Chemical Plant Calamity

An explosion at a chemical plant in New Jersey kills five workers and unleashes a torrent of black smoke into the morning sky; an investigation reveals how a small amount of water led to this fatal manufacturing catastrophe.

Engineering Catastrophes Gas Leak Catastrophe

Twenty people are killed after a hotel explodes on a cold Saturday morning in America's heartland; an investigation into the tragedy leads underground, where gas lines supplied the iconic building.

Engineering Catastrophes Nebraska Bomb Cyclone

An aging dam in Nebraska is overcome by flooding after the area is hit with a devastating bomb cyclone; an investigation reveals that massive chunks of ice unleashed by the superstorm played a critical role in the failure of the old structure.

Engineering Catastrophes Art School Inferno

In Scotland, a distinguished library is ravaged by not one but two disastrous fires; experts explore how outdated construction methods and materials contributed to the vulnerability of this esteemed place of learning.

If We Built It Today Resurrecting the Titanic

Experts use cutting-edge tech to discover if a modern vessel of equal opulence to the Titanic could be successfully built for the sea today.

If We Built It Today Engineering the Home

From ancient cave dwellings to massive multi-winged estates, the home has never stopped evolving; now, experts mix modern materials with state-of-the-art technology to reveal if a modern home can be constructed to truly stand the test of time.

Egypt's Unexplained Files Finding Nefertiti

Nefertiti is one of ancient Egypt's most iconic pharaohs, and the latest tech helps experts in search of her mummy; what they discover might reveal the shocking truth about how she died, offering more clues to Egypt's darkest secrets.

Egypt's Unexplained Files Curse of the Crocodile Queen

The Crocodile Queen was Egypt's first female pharaoh, but questions remain about who she was why she took this sinister alter-ego; new discoveries might finally answer this ancient mystery, and experts use modern-day tech to reveal more secrets.

Ancient Unexplained Files Secrets of Mayan Murders

Archeologists make a bone-chilling discovery when they unearth 20 mutilated skeletons in Mexico; investigators use advanced forensic analysis to examine the bizarre burial and reveal an ancient case of Mayan mass murder.