TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works Monsters of the Milky Way

The center of the Milky Way is home to strange and deadly phenomena that is difficult to understand; with the help of science, experts reveal how the black hole, the galaxy's core, shapes life on Earth.

How the Universe Works How to Build a Planet

Some of the brightest minds and theorists on the planet explore the limits of human knowledge and explain the science behind the rules of the universe.

Super Factories McLaren Supercar

McLaren's high-tech production center is as remarkably distinctive as the handcrafted automobiles it designs and produces, overtaking its supercar rivals through the application of Formula One science and sophisticated production standards.

Super Factories Maserati Mega Plant

Maserati takes production of their luxury automotive brand to another level at the Mirafiori facility in Turin, Italy, where the highest standards of materials and manufacturing result in handcrafted cars built on a cutting-edge assembly line.

Super Factories Inside UPS Worldport

The UPS Worldport is a distribution powerhouse that connects the world and special access reveals what happens in the largest automated sorting hub on the planet; with its own fleet of 550 aircraft, it serves more destinations than any other airline.

Super Factories World's Largest Steel Plant

The largest steel plant in the world is a high-tech super factory that takes production to astonishing levels, turning out 21 million tons of steel every year on a sprawling campus comprised of 50 individually operating subfactories.

Super Factories NASA's Rocket Factory

NASA's hi-tech rocket assembly facility pushes the limits of space exploration to new frontiers; here, engineers build an advanced rocket propulsion system that can send astronauts and cargo to the moon and back.

Engineering Catastrophes Manhattan Crane Chaos

New York residents get a rude awakening when a disastrous crane collapse causes chaos on the downtown streets of Manhattan; experts use the latest tech to investigate and reveal how a slight increase in wind conditions created major catastrophe.

Engineering Catastrophes Bay Area Bridge of Mayhem

A devastating earthquake wreaks havoc on an iconic San Francisco bridge and leaves drivers fearing for their lives; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover a weakened expansion joint caused by catastrophic shockwaves.

Engineering Catastrophes Texas Fertilizer Catastrophe

A deadly explosion strikes at the heart of a small Texas town and leaves a community in ruins; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover a nearby fertilizer plant containing volatile chemicals poised for disaster.

Fatal Engineering Bridge Collapses

Bridge collapses have etched hard lessons into the history of engineering; Tacoma, Minneapolis, Genoa, symbols of innovation that have become stark reminders of what happens when flaws go unchecked.

Fatal Engineering Skyscraper Collapses

Pinpoint the mistakes that cause major structural failures; explore the preventable explosion inside London's Ronan Point; the code violations that collapsed Lalita Park; the short circuit that set off a deadly fire in Tehran's Plasco Building.

Fatal Engineering Dam Collapses

When dams break, devastation follows; Derna, Malpasset, Brumadinho, three disasters that turned engineering failures into mass tragedies.

Fatal Engineering Nuclear Plant Disasters

Hunt for the root cause of atomic accidents; examine the Windscale fire, which led to safer reactor designs; learn why swift crisis management helped in the Three Mile Island incident; see why improper waste disposal fuelled the Kyshtym disaster.

Fatal Engineering Rollercoaster Accidents

Drill down on maintenance and safety lapses that derailed amusement park rides.

Fatal Engineering Dam Collapses

When dams break, devastation follows; Derna, Malpasset, Brumadinho, three disasters that turned engineering failures into mass tragedies.

Fatal Engineering Nuclear Plant Disasters

Hunt for the root cause of atomic accidents; examine the Windscale fire, which led to safer reactor designs; learn why swift crisis management helped in the Three Mile Island incident; see why improper waste disposal fuelled the Kyshtym disaster.

Fatal Engineering Rollercoaster Accidents

Drill down on maintenance and safety lapses that derailed amusement park rides.

Fatal Engineering Skyscraper Collapses

Pinpoint the mistakes that cause major structural failures; explore the preventable explosion inside London's Ronan Point; the code violations that collapsed Lalita Park; the short circuit that set off a deadly fire in Tehran's Plasco Building.

Engineering Catastrophes Manhattan Crane Chaos

New York residents get a rude awakening when a disastrous crane collapse causes chaos on the downtown streets of Manhattan; experts use the latest tech to investigate and reveal how a slight increase in wind conditions created major catastrophe.

Engineering Catastrophes Bay Area Bridge of Mayhem

A devastating earthquake wreaks havoc on an iconic San Francisco bridge and leaves drivers fearing for their lives; experts use the latest science to investigate and uncover a weakened expansion joint caused by catastrophic shockwaves.

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.

NASA's Unexplained Files Interstellar Gold Rush

A distant planet shows an Earth-like atmosphere; a glowing light suggests an atmosphere on the Moon; why there are blueberries on Mars.

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.