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CountryUnited States
Fri 16 Oct33 programmes
Listings fromFeb 2026
CategoryScience
On now on Popular Science07:15 EDT
On now
Suppressed Science
06:53 to 07:22 EDT
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07:22Breakthrough
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TimeProgrammeEpisodeCategoryLength
22:09The YouTube EffectAlex Winter's troubling look at YouTube, its humble origins, and how it changed how we experience the world.Explore2h
00:09The 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
02:08Bigfoot HuntedDeep in the heart of the great American woodlands lurks a terrible beast, could such a creature really exist?Explore51m
02:59The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiDuring a lull, Casey and the crew head inland to search for spawning fish.A Working EcosystemExplore28m
03:27The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiAfter spotting a distant wolf and tracks, the crew head inland to search for more clues.The Wolf and The StormExplore29m
03:56The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiIn Katmai National Park, Alaska, coastal brown bears gather to feed on salmon returning to their rivers.The Last FrontierExplore34m
04:30The Tracker's Diary: Bears of KatmaiThe crew heads inland to a section of the river to observe the many different families as they fish.Fish Like a BearExplore25m
05:33What If: HumanityBrace for cosmic chaos as we explore the potential and peril of interstellar collisions.Collision Course: Interstellar ImpactsExplore26m
05:59What If: HumanityWatch as we tackle challenges with precision and skill, from extreme feats to creative solutions.Nailing ItExplore25m
06:24What If: HumanityDelve into the science of memory loss and the profound implications of being the last generation on Earth.Remember When: Exploring Memory Loss, and the Last Generation on EarthExplore34m
06:58What If: HumanityWelcome to the eerie world of ghosts, paranormal encounters, and the mysteries that haunt our reality.Ghosts and stuffExplore27m
07:25What If: DiscussedImagine life on a Super Earth: exploring its massive landscapes, intense gravity, and how humans might adapt.What If We Lived on a Super Earth?Explore18m
07:43What If: DiscussedThe cosmic implications if all matter was replaced by antimatter, delving into potential changes in physics.Replacing Matter with AntimatterExplore26m
08:09What If: DiscussedWhat do we really know about octopuses? For starters, they don't have 8 tentacles-they're called arms.My Teacher the OctopusExplore36m
08:45What If: DiscussedImagine a world where the sun's light fades.What if the Sun Dimmed Down?Explore27m
09:12What If: CosmosZoom into the fast-paced dangers of hypervelocity stars and objects.The Trouble With Hypervelocity..Explore22m
09:34What If: CosmosUnlock the levels of civilization advancement with the Kardashev Scale.The Entire Kardashev Scale Explained in 20 MinutesExplore27m
10:01What If: CosmosTake a deep dive into the mysterious world of black holes.Black Hole In OneExplore25m
10:26What If: CosmosStep into the extraordinary as we explore gravity-defying feats, surreal landscapes, and dreamlike adventures.Walking On A DreamExplore29m
10:55ApertureA humorous and insightful look at how the English language has evolved, from bizarre slang to confusing rules.The English Language Has Gone Too FarExplore59m
11:54ApertureUncover the truth behind misconceptions and hidden agendas, as we explore how we’ve been misled.The Wool Over Our EyesExplore55m
12:49ApertureExplore the potential future of humanity as technology evolves, and reflect on the decline of traditional art.Humanity's Future, Art's DemiseExplore44m
13:33ApertureDeath Entropy and the Great Beyond.Death Entropy and the Great BeyondExplore54m
14:27What If: TechnologyGroundbreaking innovations transforming our world, from AI to space exploration, and future of human progress.Our Technological RevolutionExplore26m
14:53What If: TechnologyDelve into the concept of psychic superintelligence and how it could spark global transformations.Intelligent Life: Psychic Superintelligence and Global TransformationsExplore30m
15:23What If: TechnologyExplore the cosmic processes behind the birth of new suns and the creation of deadly stars.From the Ground Up: Building New Suns and Death StarsExplore34m
15:57What If: TechnologyExplore the mind-blowing advancements in technology that blur the lines between reality and imagination.Seeing is Believing: Unreal TechnologyExplore29m
16:26How to SurviveUncover the tragic events surrounding SeaWorld, exploring the incidents that raised ethical questions and chan.The Sea World TragedyExplore25m
16:51How to SurviveVenture into the mysterious depths of the ocean, exploring eerie encounters, sunken treasures, and the chillin.Tales from the DepthsExplore27m
17:18How to SurviveExplore the rise of influential figures and the psychology behind the cults of personality that can sway natio.Cult of PersonalityExplore26m
17:44How to SurviveJoin us as we explore heart-pounding extreme adventures, from skydiving to dangerous stunts, where having a pa.Bring a ParachuteExplore27m
18:11What If: AliensVenture beyond Earth to uncover the possibilities of alien life.Out of this world: Exploring Alien LifeExplore29m
18:40After AntarcticaAfter Antarctica follows polar explorer Will Steger’s journey as an eyewitness to the significant change.Explore2h 8m
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