TV Schedule for Science - West
Wednesday, April 8th TV listings for Science - West
How the Universe Works Battle of the Dark Universe
Dark matter and dark energy are locked in an epic battle for control of the cosmos, and the winner will determine the fate of the universe; new discoveries might reveal which force will emerge victorious.
How the Universe Works Cassini's Final Secrets
For twenty years, NASA's Cassini spacecraft revealed the strange secrets of Saturn until it vaporized in its atmosphere in a blaze of glory; but today its legacy lives on, as fresh data from the probe helps scientists make brand-new discoveries.
MythBusters Flights of Fantasy
Stow your tray tables because in this aviation extravaganza Adam and Jamie tackle two flights of fantasy.
MythBusters Supernatural Shooters
Adam and Jamie investigate the ability of hit men to take down a target.
MythBusters Star Wars: The Myths Strike Back
Myths Strike Back when Adam and Jamie once again confront the dark side of science in a workshop not so far away.
MythBusters Dangerous Driving
Adam and Jamie test whether or not hands-free driving is a safe way to make a call while behind the wheel.
MythBusters Transformers
Adam and Jamie attempt the mechanical metamorphosis of a car becoming a motorcycle and a bicycle becoming a boat.
MythBusters Video Games Special
Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.
Engineering Catastrophes Oklahoma Freeway Free-fall
A deadly tragedy on a freeway in Oklahoma sends one of the state's busiest bridges collapsing into the Arkansas river below; expert engineers investigate how a tugboat striking a reinforced concrete pier could cause such a catastrophic disaster.
Engineering Catastrophes Nightmare in New Orleans
Construction turns catastrophic in New Orleans when the side of a hotel complex collapses on a busy street below; expert engineers investigate to uncover the reason behind this sudden and fatal disaster.
Engineering Catastrophes Sinkhole at the Museum
Experts look at engineering blunders that have either caused catastrophes or are disasters waiting to happen; they use cutting-edge technology to examine what went wrong and to figure out if they can be fixed.
Engineering Catastrophes Arizona Railroad Inferno
A devastating railroad inferno takes down a vital route on a historic river crossing in Arizona; using the latest cutting-edge technology, experts investigate the remaining incinerated evidence to determine what caused such a disastrous derailment.
Engineering Catastrophes Italian Railway Debacle
Disaster strikes a new railway bridge as a crane collapses in the middle of major construction in Italy; experts investigate and uncover a compromise in balance with improperly positioned counterweights and a maneuver that resulted in catastrophe.
Engineering Catastrophes Train of Terror
A devastating rail disaster outside a small North Dakota town results in cargo erupting in massive explosions; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover an engineering flaw poised for catastrophic failure.
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashes, killing 241 people onboard and 19 others; thirty days later, investigators release a preliminary report revealing that the fuel supply to both engines was cut shortly after take-off; what went wrong?
Engineering Catastrophes Italian Railway Debacle
Disaster strikes a new railway bridge as a crane collapses in the middle of major construction in Italy; experts investigate and uncover a compromise in balance with improperly positioned counterweights and a maneuver that resulted in catastrophe.
Engineering Catastrophes Train of Terror
A devastating rail disaster outside a small North Dakota town results in cargo erupting in massive explosions; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover an engineering flaw poised for catastrophic failure.
On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171 crashes, killing 241 people onboard and 19 others; thirty days later, investigators release a preliminary report revealing that the fuel supply to both engines was cut shortly after take-off; what went wrong?
Engineering Catastrophes Arizona Railroad Inferno
A devastating railroad inferno takes down a vital route on a historic river crossing in Arizona; using the latest cutting-edge technology, experts investigate the remaining incinerated evidence to determine what caused such a disastrous derailment.
MythBusters Video Games Special
Adam and Jamie challenge the science of virtual worlds from video games.
Engineering Catastrophes Oklahoma Freeway Free-fall
A deadly tragedy on a freeway in Oklahoma sends one of the state's busiest bridges collapsing into the Arkansas river below; expert engineers investigate how a tugboat striking a reinforced concrete pier could cause such a catastrophic disaster.
Outrageous Acts of Science Masters of Mayhem
Showcasing the web's most destructive minds, people using science to master mayhem; reveling in the chaos with epic railguns, incredible punching robots, and amazing bowling ball launchers.
BattleBots Ice, Ice, Baby
Elite bots Icewave and Skorpios square off in an epic throw down, and the rest of the bots battle to secure their spots in the Sweet 16.
BattleBots There's No Tapping Out in BattleBots!
Reigning champion Tombstone takes on the legendary Gigabyte as the battles heat up to take home the renowned BattleBots trophy.