TV Schedule for Science
Wednesday, May 8th TV listings for Science
NASA's Unexplained Files Did We Nuke Jupiter?
NASA could be responsible for a nuclear explosion on Jupiter; new evidence could finally reveal the truth behind the mystery of the iconic face on Mars; looking at the unknown force that crashed a spacecraft from the Apollo program.
NASA's Unexplained Files Lethal Weapons
Looking at how pictures from the Hubble telescope make the comet of the century look like an alien spacecraft; earth may have already been invaded by alien organisms.
NASA's Unexplained Files A President's Close Encounter
The discovery of geysers on a moon; NASA's mission to detect life; an object is spotted approaching an asteroid.
How the Universe Works The Interstellar Mysteries
Discoveries about interstellar space, the space between the universe's stars, reveal that it's not empty and unremarkable as previously thought, but filled with weird objects and strange phenomena that might hold the darkest secrets of the cosmos.
How the Universe Works Did the Big Bang Really Happen?
New discoveries cause astronomers to question if the Big Bang really happened, and using the latest science, they investigate if it wasn't just the start of the universe but many mysterious multiverses.
Savage Builds Nitro Explode-aganza
Adam Savage and a demolition expert team up to test one of the most dangerous and explosive substances on the planet, and cutting-edge science and tech will reveal if nitroglycerine really deserves its notorious reputation.
Savage Builds Hollywood's Deadliest Weapon
Adam Savage teams up with Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman to build one of Hollywood's deadliest weapons, the ZF1 Multi-Artillery Gun from "The Fifth Element", a weapon so lethal that it features both a rocket launcher and a flamethrower.
Savage Builds Mega Food Fight
Adam Savage teams up with TV personality Tory Belleci ("MythBusters") to stage the world's most epic food fight; using the latest science and technology, they build a rapid-fire weapon that turns hot dogs into projectiles.
Savage Builds Dogfight Derby
Adam Savage teams up with filmmaker Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings") to restore a fleet of fighter planes; using cutting-edge technology, they stage a high-flying dogfight straight out of World War I.
Outlaw Tech World's Smartest Thief
A thief uses his cunning and a few high-tech gadgets to steal a priceless treasure from a heavily guard palace; bank robbers tunnel underground to hit an impregnable vault; hackers try to steal $440 million from a bank using its own defenses.
Outlaw Tech Cocaine Sub Wars
South American drug lords build a fleet of narco subs to carry cocaine to the US; a gambling addict masterminds a bold casino heist.
Outlaw Tech North Korean Counterfeit Plot
An undercover investigation targets a high-tech North Korean plot to counterfeit American $100 bills; an identity thief uses a clever hacking scheme to steal $100 million; when an ex-KGB agent dies, authorities come across a shocking find.
Outlaw Tech Escape of El Chapo
Inside the science and engineering that helped El Chapo escape from the most guarded prison in Mexico; in just 10 hours, $40 million disappears from ATMs across the planet; a high-tech scheme turns the tables on a casino for a huge payout.
Outlaw Tech FBI Inside Job
A master hacker steals $400 million and eludes capture by the FBI, until the Feds realize he's one of them; millions in drugs are stolen from a super-secure warehouse; criminals run an elaborate scheme to steal a fortune worth of gas in plain sight.
Impossible Fixes Ice Bridge Nightmare
A determined team of expert technicians battle nature's destructive forces to keep one of the world's longest road bridges open in deadly conditions.
Impossible Fixes Firefighting Water Bombers
Maintenance crews at a remote airstrip are exposed to the elements as they keep water-bombing aircraft flying to battle forest fires; mechanics race against the clock to get transport helicopters to safely shuttle oil rig workers.
Impossible Fixes Hell on Water
A dedicated crew of mariners race time as they dredge North America's busiest shipping canal to allow safe passage for huge oil tankers; specialists repair years of corrosion and damage to get a massive ferry operating safely.
Impossible Fixes Tower of Terror
Technicians battle staggering heights and fierce winds to upgrade a communications tower that keeps millions connected; special access to this dangerous job site reveals what it takes to get the job done.
Impossible Fixes Firefighting Water Bombers
Maintenance crews at a remote airstrip are exposed to the elements as they keep water-bombing aircraft flying to battle forest fires; mechanics race against the clock to get transport helicopters to safely shuttle oil rig workers.
Impossible Fixes Hell on Water
A dedicated crew of mariners race time as they dredge North America's busiest shipping canal to allow safe passage for huge oil tankers; specialists repair years of corrosion and damage to get a massive ferry operating safely.
Impossible Fixes Tower of Terror
Technicians battle staggering heights and fierce winds to upgrade a communications tower that keeps millions connected; special access to this dangerous job site reveals what it takes to get the job done.
Impossible Fixes Ice Bridge Nightmare
A determined team of expert technicians battle nature's destructive forces to keep one of the world's longest road bridges open in deadly conditions.
Outlaw Tech Cocaine Sub Wars
South American drug lords build a fleet of narco subs to carry cocaine to the US; a gambling addict masterminds a bold casino heist.
Outlaw Tech North Korean Counterfeit Plot
An undercover investigation targets a high-tech North Korean plot to counterfeit American $100 bills; an identity thief uses a clever hacking scheme to steal $100 million; when an ex-KGB agent dies, authorities come across a shocking find.