Science and Nature

Focuses on life and the environment in both the Arctic and Antarctic.

Hosted by Morgan Freeman, Through the Wormhole will explore the deepest mysteries of existence - the questions that have puzzled mankind for eternity. What are we made of? What was there before the beginning? Are we really alone? Is there a creator? These questions have been pondered by the most exquisite minds of the human race.

David Attenborough's comprehensive study of how a remarkable group of animals evolved - a group that includes ourselves.

A cinematic experience bringing you the most amazing human stories in the world. Humans and wildlife surviving in the most extreme environments on Earth

Over 80% of Madagascar's animals and plants are found nowhere else on Earth. Discover what made Madagascar so different from the rest of the world, and how evolution ran wild there.

This exploration of the planet's most breathtaking natural events follows vast migrations, huge ocean convergences, powerful weather systems and mighty floods.

David Attenborough's ground-breaking exploration of a group of organisms that are vast in number, yet often too small to be noticed: the invertebrates.

Geologist Dr. Iain Stewart explores how a single force like wind or vulcanism shapes our planet and impacts life, interacting with other natural elements and life forms, as in climate change.

The natural wonders of the world are being explained.

In this comprehensive cosmology series Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the Big Bang to the end of time.

In each episode, geologist Iain Stewart describes how a certain geological force played a determinant part in human history. Culture may render people less dependent on nature, it still interacts with it, and actually increases the importance of such natural resources as minerals and fossil fuels.

A documentary series on life in and adapted to the conditions of the Southern part of the Pacific Ocean, a vast aquatic region with an unequaled number of islands. Both wildlife and human cultures developed in a unique variety, largely determined by such natural conditions as huge distances, sea depths, currents and winds.

Great Migrations takes viewers on the epic journeys animals undertake to ensure the survival of their species.

The Great Rift Valley in Africa was created when the African and Arabian tectonic plates separated about 35 million years ago. This series investigates the forces that created the rift and focuses on the landscape and wildlife.

David Attenborough's groundbreaking study of the evolution of life on our planet.

A nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, that looks at the evolution and habits of amphibians and reptiles.

Scientists investigate unusual events from pop culture, science and history.

Each episode of Extreme Engineering features a major construction and engineering project. Some projects are completed ones, like the new Hong Kong airport. Other projects are those under construction like the Gotthard Base Tunnel under the Alps. Still other episodes showcase futuristic projects that may never be built, like the Transatlantic Tunnel. Most episodes examine possible disaster scenarios that could threaten the projects.

From the damage wrought by Hurricane Sandy to the upheaval caused by drought in the Middle East, this groundbreaking documentary event series provides first-hand reports on those affected by, and seeking solutions to, climate change.

An examination of the nature of human perception and how it can be fooled.

Each episode counts down 20 popular Internet videos and explains the science behind them.

Animal Fight Night features battles between some of the biggest, baddest and often surprising fighters in the wild. National Geographic dissects the science behind the fight tactics and weapons that human champions wouldn't and couldn't employ.

The life stories of history's greatest minds, from their days as young adults to their final years: their discoveries, loves, relationships, causes, flaws and genius.

An in depth look into what our future will look like one million years from now when technology takes over, for better or worse.

STRIP THE COSMOS strips major planets, moons, black holes, stars and galaxies of their gas, force-fields, rocks and magma, layer by layer, act by act, to explore their hidden secrets and solve key mysteries surrounding the origins and destiny of the universe.