TV Schedule for Science - West

How the Universe Works Aliens of the Microcosmos

The hidden kingdom of microscopic alien organisms shapes the universe as much as galaxies, stars, and planets; new discoveries reveal how bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms built life on Earth and influence humanity's future in the cosmos.

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.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence Native Americans and Star People

Native American myths are steeped in the otherworldly, but new evidence and modern-day UFO sightings have experts rethinking these legends and depictions.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence UFO Abduction

Although alien abduction claims are often dismissed as hoaxes or delusions, there are landmark cases that scholars struggle to refute; Calvin Parker retells his harrowing experience of being abducted near the Pascagoula River in Mississippi.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence American UFO Coverups

UFO sightings have been caught on film across the United States, yet the government continues to deny the existence of extraterrestrials; recent news of the Pentagon's secret UFO program may reveal evidence of what the military has known for decades.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence Extraterrestrials and Sacred Sites

Evidence suggests contact with interstellar travelers in the distant past may have influenced humankind and many of its sacred sites.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence UFO Tech

An exploration into whether breakthroughs such as high-energy lasers, antigravity technology and super-advanced aircraft are the result of human efforts alone or contact with UFOs.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence Nazi UFO Secrets

Evidence reveals the development of secret Nazi weapons not long after an alleged UFO crashed in Germany's Black Forest; UFO experts investigate whether the U.S. government co-opted this technology for its own space and military programs.

Strange Evidence Tombstone Tourist

Two nighttime explorers find a figure skulking around in an open grave; experts consider whether this person could be a tombstone tourist, the unlucky victim of a drug cartel or simply a person looking for some shelter.

Strange Evidence Costa Rican Hunchback

A hunchbacked creature scurries out of the jungle in Costa Rica; experts consider if this could be the mythical beast known as La Mona, a person with a rare medical condition, or the result of a powerful drug known as the devil's breath.

Strange Evidence Mystery Meteor Over Scotland

A stargazer in Scotland films what looks like a ship breaking off from a meteor in an area known for UFO sightings; experts consider whether this could be a high-tech NASA operation, a delicate military refueling maneuver, or something else entirely.

Strange Evidence Japanese Mermaid Mystery

A monk unveils what looks like the corpse of a mermaid; a note claims that the creature was caught in the 18th century; experts investigate the possibility that the strange figure was actually a hominid that evolved to live in the ocean.

Strange Evidence Naked Super Soldier in Washington D.C.

In Washington D.C., a naked man chases after a car at superhuman speed; experts consider if the man could be the product of government attempts at creating a super soldier, or the failed result of a mind-control experiment.

Strange Evidence Haunted French Chateau

CCTV footage captures a ghostly disturbance in a French château; experts try to uncover a worldly explanation for this shocking mystery.

Strange Evidence Explosive Saudi Wedding

A man filming a wedding flees in terror as a mysterious explosion rips through the festivities; an explorer in the wild jungle of Vietnam comes across a bizarre tree whose trunk shimmers as though it is alive.

Strange Evidence Naked Super Soldier in Washington D.C.

In Washington D.C., a naked man chases after a car at superhuman speed; experts consider if the man could be the product of government attempts at creating a super soldier, or the failed result of a mind-control experiment.

Strange Evidence Haunted French Chateau

CCTV footage captures a ghostly disturbance in a French château; experts try to uncover a worldly explanation for this shocking mystery.

Strange Evidence Explosive Saudi Wedding

A man filming a wedding flees in terror as a mysterious explosion rips through the festivities; an explorer in the wild jungle of Vietnam comes across a bizarre tree whose trunk shimmers as though it is alive.

Strange Evidence Japanese Mermaid Mystery

A monk unveils what looks like the corpse of a mermaid; a note claims that the creature was caught in the 18th century; experts investigate the possibility that the strange figure was actually a hominid that evolved to live in the ocean.

UFOs: The Lost Evidence Nazi UFO Secrets

Evidence reveals the development of secret Nazi weapons not long after an alleged UFO crashed in Germany's Black Forest; UFO experts investigate whether the U.S. government co-opted this technology for its own space and military programs.

Strange Evidence Tombstone Tourist

Two nighttime explorers find a figure skulking around in an open grave; experts consider whether this person could be a tombstone tourist, the unlucky victim of a drug cartel or simply a person looking for some shelter.

BattleBots Just Keep Spinning

A brutal match-up between Icewave and Yeti ignites the Battlebox, while the best bots in the world flex their gears.

BattleBots It's a Flipppin' Robot Party!

World-class robots Bronco and Bombshell go head-to-head as the elite group of robots compete for the title of 2018 BattleBots World Champion.

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.