"Travel around the world and back again with the mysterious, beautiful and gigantic creatures of our Blue Earth. Voyage beyond the blue into the darkest corners to explore Ocean Drifters, and journey to exotic places for colorful creatures among coral reefs in Jewels of the Caribbean Sean. Then, dive deep into the world of the largest animals on Earth, the Great Whales, and in Surviving Paradise: Hawaiian monk seals, find out what's causing one of...

Adam and Jamie conduct science experiments to dispel myths depicted in various movies.

"From unidentified flying objects and other worldly underwater vessels to alien life forms and the UFO hunters who seek to prove their existence, explore some of the most puzzling paranormal incidents and the most credible evidence of extraterrestrial life in this revealing collection..."--Container.

Takes viewers on a global adventure of discovery, dramatizing the inNovations in technology and the achievements in science that have marked the rich history of the telescope. Then Nova turns its attention to a new generation of ever-larger telescopes, poised to reveal answers to longstanding questions about our universe.

"From unidentified flying objects and other worldly underwater vessels to alien life forms and the UFO hunters who seek to prove their existence, explore some of the most puzzling paranormal incidents and the most credible evidence of extraterrestrial life in this revealing collection..."--Container.

Recounts how John Harrision discovered the concept of longitude in the 18th century, thus making the waters safe for navigation.

Beginning with simple and clear explanations of major concepts of physics, including gravity, electromagnetism, and relativity, this program illuminates one of the most revolutionary theories in physics today. The string theory, or superstring theory, proposes that the fundamental ingredients of nature are inconceivably tiny strands of energy, whose different modes of vibration underlie everything that happens in the Universe.

Bram Stoker penned his gothic horror Dracula and popularized the vampire myth, but evidence now suggests those myths originating in England, not Eastern Europe. Oxford professor John Blair follows clues that offer insight into the formation of the myths. The cases hint at a belief that the dead could rise and bring fear to the living, that predates Eastern European lore and forcing a reexamination of the modern vampire legend.

Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about energy, and conducts two experiments that demonstrate the effects of air pressure and gravity on a bottle, and the strength of shapes and structures.

You may not believe it, but these "spineless wonders" far outnumber those of us animals with backbones. Bill Nye explains the unique characteristics of these animals and why we are dependent on them.