TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works Birth of the Monster Black Holes

New discoveries reveal an astonishing supermassive black hole that was born during the earliest days of the cosmos, and finding out how this giant grew so large so quickly may help to explain the very formation of the universe itself.

How the Universe Works Curse of the White Dwarf

White dwarfs are small, dead stars with a dangerous side, and they are capable of exploding into supernovas and destroying planets; new research suggests these mysterious phenomena may be the key to understanding the universe itself.

Underground Marvels World's Biggest Labyrinth

The world's biggest labyrinth is a 1,553-mile cave system that's home to some of history's darkest mysteries, and new discoveries at this strange place reveal the long-lost secrets of Nazi occupation, Soviet revolution, and Cold War subterfuge.

Underground Marvels The Renegade's Lair

A strange underground system known as the Black Cave is connected to a fairytale castle and was home to an infamous nobleman on the run from the law; experts investigate the secrets he left here to discover new parts of this mysterious network.

Underground Marvels Mystery of the Lost Labyrinth

A strange, centuries-old labyrinth built into an abandoned quarry was built by an eccentric millionaire, and no one knows why; but now, a new excavation into this mysterious 9,000-foot tunnel system might finally reveal its dark secrets.

Underground Marvels Cave of the Body Snatchers

Eerie system of underground vaults in Scotland was once hideout for thieves who stole newly-buried bodies and sold them; experts excavate these rubble-filled caves to reveal the secrets of what these bandits left behind.

Underground Marvels Conspiracy in the Buried City

A buried ancient city hidden five-stories underground can house 3,000 people in secret; experts use the latest tech to reveal the truth behind this strange place.

Underground Marvels Treasures of the Lost Mine

Caverns hidden deep inside a remote mountain are home to a precious mineral found nowhere else on Earth; experts and treasure hunters use cutting-edge technology to follow rumors of a mysterious long-lost mine in search of a payday.

Underground Marvels Secrets of the Terror Tunnels

A vast system of tunnels built almost 3,000 years ago was the site of the greatest battles of antiquity, and these disorienting passages could be the deadliest weapon in war; experts reveal what made this underground world so terrifying.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Relic of Mystery

Actor Peter Stormare teams up with a history enthusiast to investigate a mysterious relic that could be evidence of Viking settlement in America centuries before Columbus, but some think it's a hoax.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Curses and Ghosts

Actor Peter Stormare and historian Elroy Balgaard investigate the man accused of forging evidence of Vikings in America, testing a crucial piece of evidence with DNA analysis: an ancient skull that may have alien origins.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Viking Confidential

Peter Stormare and Elroy Balgaard arrange to meet a man with knowledge of the runestone at a secret location where he has something important to show them.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Mysteries in the Vault

A forensic geologist informs Peter and Elroy of new, advanced testing that could verify the authenticity of the runestone, but a new challenge might put the investigation in jeopardy.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Discovery on the Edge

Peter and Elroy have been setting up an archaeological survey at their most promising site, but just as they prepare to dig, the state archeologist shuts down all their plans.

Secrets of the Viking Stone The Breakthrough

Peter and Elroy gain access to runestone samples for the forensic geologist to conduct testing, and they meet with a team that finds metal artifacts buried at the site where the runestone was discovered.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Mysteries in the Vault

A forensic geologist informs Peter and Elroy of new, advanced testing that could verify the authenticity of the runestone, but a new challenge might put the investigation in jeopardy.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Discovery on the Edge

Peter and Elroy have been setting up an archaeological survey at their most promising site, but just as they prepare to dig, the state archeologist shuts down all their plans.

Secrets of the Viking Stone The Breakthrough

Peter and Elroy gain access to runestone samples for the forensic geologist to conduct testing, and they meet with a team that finds metal artifacts buried at the site where the runestone was discovered.

Secrets of the Viking Stone Viking Confidential

Peter Stormare and Elroy Balgaard arrange to meet a man with knowledge of the runestone at a secret location where he has something important to show them.

Underground Marvels Treasures of the Lost Mine

Caverns hidden deep inside a remote mountain are home to a precious mineral found nowhere else on Earth; experts and treasure hunters use cutting-edge technology to follow rumors of a mysterious long-lost mine in search of a payday.

Underground Marvels Secrets of the Terror Tunnels

A vast system of tunnels built almost 3,000 years ago was the site of the greatest battles of antiquity, and these disorienting passages could be the deadliest weapon in war; experts reveal what made this underground world so terrifying.

Outrageous Acts of Science Natural Selection

In search of Mother Nature's biggest oh-my-god moments; cuddly bears, criminal ferrets and an entire island made from trash; The quest for the weirdest, wildest and wackiest nature lovers on the internet.

Outrageous Acts of Science Epic Elements

Boiling science down to its component parts; these pioneers have wrestled with the forces of the universe and faced the elements in order to capture something extraordinary.

NASA's Unexplained Files Ghosts on a Comet

When a Chinese moon rover breaks down, a scientist at NASA points to a mysterious material that seemed to sabotage the Apollo missions decades earlier; the Rosetta spacecraft discovers a comet that appears to be singing.