TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works Dark History of the Solar System

The solar system hides a dark and violent past, and new discoveries reveal that Earth and the planets were formed from the destruction of strange alien worlds.

How the Universe Works Secret History of Mercury

Mercury is a deadly world, facing attacks from the Sun, comets, and other planets; even though it's the smallest planet in the solar system, Mercury has a dangerous secret that may one day threaten life on Earth.

Mega Shippers Hardcore Haul

A precocious plan is needed to transport a rig from Texas to an oilfield off the Indian coast; a crew has to lift a 870-ton piece aboard a cargo ship to build a warship.

Mega Shippers Grand Ship Auto

$34 million worth of cars must be shipped across the Atlantic; nuclear parts needing to be shipped present a unique set of problems.

Mega Shippers Billion-Dollar Superbuild

A nearly 2 billion dollar bridge is being built and Mega Shippers need to lift portions of the bridge 180 feet above a river; in Florida, $150 million-worth of yachts need to be moved without incident.

Mega Shippers Championship Cargo

A helicopter has just come off the production line and shipping it across the Atlantic in immaculate condition presents a unique set of challenges; a rally car must be moved across a few countries in a matter of days.