TV Schedule for Science - West
Friday, May 1st TV listings for Science - West
How the Universe Works Solar System Special
Exploring new discoveries that rewrite the history of the solar system, revealing a complex and violent story that begins with the birth of the sun from the debris of a massive galactic collision to its eventual fate as a lone zombie star.
How the Universe Works Secrets of the Cosmic Web
New astronomical research is beginning to reveal an invisible scaffold of dark matter known as the Cosmic Web, an intergalactic network that transformed the universe from a chaotic Big Bang into the structured beauty of the present day cosmos.
How the Universe Works Curse of the Cosmic Rays
Cosmic rays capable of destroying human DNA are hurtling through outer space like subatomic bullets, causing space crews radiation damage.
How the Universe Works A Robot's Guide to Mars
Mars is infested with robots, orbiting the planet and roaming the Martian surface on a mission to uncover its secrets; now, Perseverance joins this dedicated group of machines to uncover if there is, or was ever, life on the Red Planet.
How the Universe Works Most Violent Event in the Universe
The collision of two supermassive black holes is the most violent event that can occur in the universe; experts explore where a black hole's energy originates and what really happens when the two most powerful objects in the cosmos clash.
NASA's Unexplained Files The Black Hole Next Door
When astronomers discover a rogue black hole speeding through the Milky Way, they investigate how much danger this cosmic monster poses to Earth, and what would happen if it ever entered our solar system.
NASA's Unexplained Files Planet of the Metal Aliens
Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilization of strange, metallic monsters, after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a strange world.
NASA's Unexplained Files Aliens vs. Stalin at Area 51
When a former Area 51 insider alleges that the Roswell UFO incident was a nefarious Soviet conspiracy masterminded by Stalin, experts investigate if it was indeed an enemy plot against America -- or if the confession is just another cover-up.
NASA's Unexplained Files Did Aliens Nuke Mars?
A strange discovery by NASA's Mars Curiosity rover suggests the Red Planet was home to an alien nuclear war 300 million years ago; experts investigate if an extraterrestrial Armageddon transformed an Earth-like world into a wasteland.
Killers of the Cosmos Killer Rocks
Earth is hit by 100 tons of rock from space every day; most burn up in the atmosphere, but a single rock wiped out the dinosaurs.
Killers of the Cosmos Little Green Men
Aliens could be lethal killers who want to invade and plunder our world; a team of experts investigate extra-terrestrial beings and their threat to human life.
The story of the Apollo 11 moon landing is told with footage not seen anywhere else, revealing how an army of engineers, scientists and astronauts went to incredible lengths to achieve America's greatest technological feat.
Killers of the Cosmos Big Sleep
Experts discuss the many possible ways that could spark the beginning of the end for the universe, including when and why it would happen.
The story of the Apollo 11 moon landing is told with footage not seen anywhere else, revealing how an army of engineers, scientists and astronauts went to incredible lengths to achieve America's greatest technological feat.
Killers of the Cosmos Big Sleep
Experts discuss the many possible ways that could spark the beginning of the end for the universe, including when and why it would happen.
Killers of the Cosmos Little Green Men
Aliens could be lethal killers who want to invade and plunder our world; a team of experts investigate extra-terrestrial beings and their threat to human life.
NASA's Unexplained Files Planet of the Metal Aliens
Experts investigate if a nearby exoplanet could be the home to an alien civilization of strange, metallic monsters, after a new discovery confirms that life can thrive on such a strange world.
NASA's Unexplained Files Aliens vs. Stalin at Area 51
When a former Area 51 insider alleges that the Roswell UFO incident was a nefarious Soviet conspiracy masterminded by Stalin, experts investigate if it was indeed an enemy plot against America -- or if the confession is just another cover-up.
MythBusters The Simpsons Special
Adam and Jamie, along with Al Jean, the executive producer of "The Simpsons," test occurrences from the show.
MythBusters The A-Team Special
Adam and Jamie examine "The A-Team"; they find out whether it's possible to build a working cannon using materials abandoned in a barn.
MythBusters The Busters of the Lost Myths
Testing the hijinks from the "Indiana Jones" franchise.