Host Neil deGrasse Tyson will tackle one of science's major challenges in each episode, framed as a simple question that ordinary people wonder and worry about. Neil will guide us as he explores dramatic discoveries and the frontiers of research that connect each central, provocative mystery. Episode includes: Origins of life: Scientists have long argued that billions of years ago, life emerged on its own, from the self-assembly of non-living matter,...

The Mythbusters explore urban legends, including if a penny dropped from a skyscraper could kill a pedestrian below, and if using a cell phone at the gas station could cause the pump to explode.

Several of the world's greatest scientists show a frustrated student how the process of scientific inquiry works, explaining how observation, ideas, questions, investigation, and critical thinking combine in the quest for discovery.

Sid and his friends learn about a variety of scientific principles.

Presents lectures (each 30 minutes in length) by Steven L. Goldman discussing various aspects of science.

What powers some of the brightest attractions at Disney's theme parks? Electricity! From lighting the half million bulbs in Magic Kingdom's Spectromagic parade to transmitting electricity through water for the Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, Disney Imagineers show students how electricity brings some of their favorite rides to life.

Xander is a notorious underground thrill-seeker who, until now, has been deemed untouchable by the law. But when he goes over the line with his latest stunt, he's faced with two options - either infiltrate a ruthless Russian crime ring for the government, or go to jail. Xander turns spy and now this new breed of secret agent is out to take down the enemies of justice with his own style of no-holds-barred action.

William Shatner examines the fans and cultural phenomena of the Star trek series and films.

Explores the way in which soil composition and water interact. Experiments using everyday objects are used to illustrate scientific concepts.