TV Schedule for Science

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.

Engineering Catastrophes Pennsylvania Ice Flood

An unprecedented cycle of freezing and thawing causes dramatic destruction to a landmark bridge in Pennsylvania; experts investigate and reveal how a sudden surge of icy flood water buckled pier foundations weakened from years of erosion.

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 Genoa Bridge of Tragedy

The Genoa bridge collapse takes down a symbolic crossing and becomes one of Italy's deadliest engineering disasters; experts investigate and uncover years of slow deterioration to the structure's heavily corroded concrete encased cables.

Engineering Catastrophes Apollo 13: The Secret Evidence

New science reveals the inside story of the Apollo 13 disaster, and using the latest evidence, experts reveal what really went wrong and how NASA saved the lives of the three astronauts stranded in space in a life-or-death race against the clock.

Engineering Catastrophes Deepwater Disaster

The Deepwater Horizon oil rig drills into the deepest oil reserves on the planet, but a sudden explosion onboard leads to the worst oil spill in history; experts reveal what went wrong and how cutting-edge science finally fixed the catastrophe.

Engineering Catastrophes Olympic Stadium Fiasco

Montreal's Olympic Stadium is an ambitious engineering project with a striking space-age design, but it's distinctive roof has caused more than $1 billion in cost overruns; experts reveal what went wrong and how cutting-edge science can fix it.

Engineering Catastrophes Houston's Hurricane Hell

When Hurricane Harvey hits Houston, the city is overwhelmed by four feet of rain in four days, causing catastrophic flooding and billions of dollars in damage; experts use cutting-edge technology to discover what went wrong and how it can be fixed.

Destruction Decoded Construction Disasters

Dams control water supply and generate power, but cities can be submerged in minutes if something goes wrong; bridges and tunnels make hard-to-reach places easily accessible, but when they unexpectedly fail, the results can be disastrous.

Destruction Decoded Hurricanes, Typhoons, Cyclones

Hurricanes, typhoons and cyclones are all the same thing with different names, but what they also have in common is their destructive power.

Destruction Decoded

Archive footage and cutting-edge CGI is used to explore global disasters, illustrating the full toll these events can take and giving an understanding on how and why they occur.

Destruction Decoded Volcanoes

Volcanoes created more than 80% of our planet's surface, but explosive eruptions can be deadly; a journey under the earth to discover why volcanoes are so dangerous.

Destruction Decoded Tornadoes

Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air that can level buildings, their unpredictability makes them even more destructive; a look at how tornadoes form and if they can be stopped.

Destruction Decoded Earthquakes

Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates suddenly shift and shock waves shake the Earth's surface; they occur along fault lines -- the most active being the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean and the San Andreas Fault on the American West Coast.

Destruction Decoded Volcanoes

Volcanoes created more than 80% of our planet's surface, but explosive eruptions can be deadly; a journey under the earth to discover why volcanoes are so dangerous.

Destruction Decoded Tornadoes

Tornadoes are violent, rotating columns of air that can level buildings, their unpredictability makes them even more destructive; a look at how tornadoes form and if they can be stopped.

Destruction Decoded Earthquakes

Earthquakes occur when tectonic plates suddenly shift and shock waves shake the Earth's surface; they occur along fault lines -- the most active being the Ring of Fire in the Pacific Ocean and the San Andreas Fault on the American West Coast.

Destruction Decoded

Archive footage and cutting-edge CGI is used to explore global disasters, illustrating the full toll these events can take and giving an understanding on how and why they occur.

Engineering Catastrophes Olympic Stadium Fiasco

Montreal's Olympic Stadium is an ambitious engineering project with a striking space-age design, but it's distinctive roof has caused more than $1 billion in cost overruns; experts reveal what went wrong and how cutting-edge science can fix it.

Engineering Catastrophes Houston's Hurricane Hell

When Hurricane Harvey hits Houston, the city is overwhelmed by four feet of rain in four days, causing catastrophic flooding and billions of dollars in damage; experts use cutting-edge technology to discover what went wrong and how it can be fixed.

MythBusters Snow Special

The team goes on the slopes to tackle snow myths; they try to determine if popping a whip can cause an avalanche.

MythBusters Holiday Special

The MythBusters team cracks a host of holiday hype, like reindeer really helping Santa fly, the best way to keep all of the needles on a Christmas tree, and finding out how much yodeling it actually takes to start an avalanche.

MythBusters Superhero Hour

The team tests Superhero gadgets including the grappling hook, the phantom ring punch and the phone booth change.