TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works Mystery of Alien Worlds

An explosion in the discovery of exoplanets is challenging everything we know about our universe; experts use cutting-edge astronomy to investigate these mysterious alien worlds and how they defy the laws of physics.

How the Universe Works Secrets of the Sun

A brand-new NASA mission to the sun reveals cutting-edge discoveries about Earth's star; as the Parker Solar Probe dives through the sun's atmosphere, its findings challenge everything known about this strange place.

How the Universe Works Mystery of Planet 9

Scientists have discovered a mysterious ninth planet ten times the size of Earth on the very edge of the solar system; this strange world could have moons with extraterrestrial life.

Outlaw Tech Cocaine Sub Wars

South American drug lords build a fleet of narco subs to carry cocaine to the US; a gambling addict masterminds a bold casino heist.

Outlaw Tech Escape of El Chapo

Inside the science and engineering that helped El Chapo escape from the most guarded prison in Mexico; in just 10 hours, $40 million disappears from ATMs across the planet; a high-tech scheme turns the tables on a casino for a huge payout.

Outlaw Tech World's Smartest Thief

A thief uses his cunning and a few high-tech gadgets to steal a priceless treasure from a heavily guard palace; bank robbers tunnel underground to hit an impregnable vault; hackers try to steal $440 million from a bank using its own defenses.