Episodes
Trace human development from embryo to newborn through stunning microimagery.
Combining the laws of the universe in one theory that explains it all is the Holy Grail
Do miniscule vibrating strands of energy hold the key to a unified theory of physics?
Will experimental particle physics confirm the wild predictions of string theory?
The story of how African-American Percy Julian defied the odds to become a famous chemist.
We are on the verge of answering one of the greatest questions in history: Are we alone?
It defines our lives, but what is time really? Have a look into its true nature.
Take a wild ride into the quantum realm, where even the impossible seems possible.
Is our universe unique, or could it be just one in an endless "multiverse"?
Australia’s landscape holds clues to Earth's early history and the beginning of life.
Fossils reveal how life’s explosion in the ocean was recreated on dry land.
Extras
In a recently discovered tomb in Pompeii, archeologists made a startling discovery.
At a gladiator match in ancient Pompeii, tensions exploded and spectators became fighters in a riot.
An asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, possibly making impact in 2032.
Archaeologists remove the mud brick seal of an unopened Egyptian tomb.
Discover why the ancient Egyptians invested so much in life after death.
Discover a time in Ancient Egypt when women held a role with extraordinary power.
Discover how an $8 billion transformation turned LaGuardia into a state-of-the-art facility.
Slow-motion footage of baby birds helps scientists uncover how their ancestors took to the skies.
Archaeologists uncover new truths about Pompeii, a wealthy Roman playground with dark secrets.
Birds are today’s only living dinosaurs, but how did they survive the asteroid?