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Popular Science today, and every day back to February 2026.

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CountryUnited States
Mon 12 Oct41 programmes
Listings fromFeb 2026
CategoryScience
On now on Popular Science07:15 EDT
On now
Suppressed Science
06:53 to 07:22 EDT
7 minutes left
07:22Breakthrough
07:50SciShow
08:13Suppressed ScienceS1 E5
08:40Suppressed ScienceS1 E6
SchedulePopular Science schedule

All times America/New_York. The same day from the API: GET /v1/channels/ch_cjwvy0ek/schedule?date=2026-10-12&tz=America/New_York

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TimeProgrammeEpisodeCategoryLength
23:12Crash Course: History of ScienceExplore the Age of Enlightenment, where new ideas in physics, chemistry, and biology began to shape.S1 E4, IndiaExplore58m
00:10Minute By MinuteColumbia’s 2003 return ends in tragedy as seven astronauts are lost and a nation mourns.Columbia Space DisasterExplore53m
01:03Minute By MinuteThe 2011 Japan quake and tsunami trigger Fukushima’s nuclear meltdown, minute by minute.Fukushima Nuclear AccidentExplore49m
01:52The Lightbulb MomentIn the 1920s, real estate boosters turned Florida from a backwater into a popular vacation hotspot.S1 E4, FLORIDA | How Real Estate Rogues Invented Florida As We Know ItExplore28m
02:20Best UFO Evidence Of The Last CenturyDocumentary exploring UFO evidence with testimonies from high-ranking officials discussing unexplainable pheno.Explore54m
03:14How to SurviveStep inside the harshest prisons and explore the pain and survival tactics needed to endure everything.Prisons and PainExplore28m
03:42How to SurviveExamine the hottest places on Earth, the risks of cosmetic Brazilian butt lifts, and the power of earthquakes.Hot CommoditiesExplore27m
04:09How to SurviveLearn survival tactics for the most dangerous creatures in the desert.Venom, Fangs, and Desert SurvivalExplore24m
04:33How to SurviveEncounter the world’s most dangerous creatures and treacherous shores.Deadly Creatures and Perilous ShoresExplore25m
04:58How to SurviveExplore the most dangerous and extreme landscapes across North America, from treacherous mountains to wild des.North America's Lethal LandscapesExplore25m
05:23How to SurviveUncover the hidden dangers lurking in the shadows, from deadly diseases to silent environmental threats, and l.Silent KillersExplore24m
05:47How to SurviveTake it one step at a time as we explore the early stages of survival, growth, and development in both humans.Baby StepsExplore24m
06:11How to SurviveDiscover the surprisingly deadly side of creatures that seem cute and cuddly, from bears to koalas—learn how t.Killer CuddlersExplore29m
06:40How to SurviveExplore the risks and science behind consuming vast amounts, whether it’s liquid, food, or air—what happens wh.The Big GulpExplore28m
07:08How to SurviveVenture into the dangerous world of Australia’s most lethal creatures and environments, from venomous snakes t.Deadly Down UnderExplore23m
07:31How to SurviveExplore the fierce world of nature’s most formidable creatures, from the venomous lionfish to the mighty tiger.Lionfish, Tigers, and BearsExplore23m
07:54How to SurviveDelve into the world of nature's most vicious and venomous creatures, from deadly insects to ferocious predato.Nature's NastiestExplore19m
08:13How to SurviveExplore unexpected and wild encounters, from battling sandflies to surviving intense, explosive festivals—disc.Wild Encounters: From Sandflies to Explosive FestivalsExplore18m
08:31How to SurviveExplore the fascinating world of birds and bears, from soaring avians to powerful predators, and learn how to.Birds and BearsExplore27m
08:58How to SurviveExplore remote islands, study apes, and uncover extinct predators and their lasting impact!Islands, Apes, and Extinct EvilsExplore29m
09:27How to SurviveEmbark on an adventure into the untamed wilderness, exploring the beauty, dangers, and survival challenges of.Into the WildExplore27m
09:54How to SurviveDiscover the most unexpected and surprising animal attacks, from peaceful creatures to strange encounters that.Unlikely AttacksExplore25m
10:19How to SurviveUncover real-life survival stories, from heroic feats to close calls, and witness the power of human resilienc.True StoriesExplore33m
10:52How to SurviveLearn survival strategies for overcoming life’s most devastating events, from natural disasters to personal lo.Navigating TragediesExplore23m
11:15How to SurviveExplore the chilling and mysterious story of a man’s fateful journey in North Korea and the factors that led t.Why He Didn't Survive North KoreaExplore23m
11:38How to SurviveDiscover incredible survival stories and the human spirit’s ability to endure against all odds, facing the mos.Surviving the ImpossibleExplore26m
12:04How to SurviveLearn creative hacks and survival strategies for navigating tough situations, from everyday challenges to extr.Hack Your Way Through ThisExplore28m
12:32How to SurviveExplore the world of modern warfare and global threats, from drone strikes to the looming dangers of nuclear c.Drones, Strikes, and Nuclear ThreatsExplore19m
12:51How to SurviveUncover the tragic events surrounding SeaWorld, exploring the incidents that raised ethical questions and chan.The Sea World TragedyExplore24m
13:15How to SurviveVenture into the mysterious depths of the ocean, exploring eerie encounters, sunken treasures, and the chillin.Tales from the DepthsExplore28m
13:43How to SurviveExplore the rise of influential figures and the psychology behind the cults of personality that can sway natio.Cult of PersonalityExplore26m
14:09How to SurviveJoin us as we explore heart-pounding extreme adventures, from skydiving to dangerous stunts, where having a pa.Bring a ParachuteExplore26m
14:35How to SurviveStay on the edge of your seat as we dive into thrilling and suspenseful moments, where pausing could mean miss.Don't Press PawsExplore25m
15:00How to SurviveListen to a powerful and inspiring survival story of overcoming an acid attack, the physical and emotional cha.How I Survived an Acid AttackExplore27m
15:27How to SurviveDiscover the harrowing story of Flight 965, where four passengers defied the odds to survive a catastrophic cr.Defying Death: The 4 Survivors of Flight 965Explore29m
15:56How to SurviveExplore the world of the most dangerous and aggressive animals.Vicious AnimalsExplore20m
16:16First to the MoonRelive the historic moment when humanity reached the moon for the first time.Explore2h 28m
18:44Alien Contact: Government CoverupUncover the truth behind the Roswell coverup! Are we alone, or was the truth hidden in plain sight?Explore1h 1m
19:45The Last Man on the MoonThe epic story of astronaut Gene Cernan's trip to the moon in 1972, and the emotional journey behind it.Explore1h 59m
21:44The YouTube EffectAlex Winter's troubling look at YouTube, its humble origins, and how it changed how we experience the world.Explore2h
23:44After AntarcticaAfter Antarctica follows polar explorer Will Steger’s journey as an eyewitness to the significant change.Explore2h 9m
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