What's on Discovery Science today - 31 programs on the Discovery Science schedule
Last updated: 9 February 2026 at 00:38
Experts examine whether the Apollo 1 fire that killed three astronauts was a cover‑up. They ask if it was merely a tragic accident or part of a moon‑landing conspiracy.
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The show examines conspiracy theories surrounding the 1969 moon landing. In this episode, experts probe whether the Nazis were involved in the Apollo space programme.
The Apollo 12 astronauts return to Earth with a living specimen from the Moon. Meanwhile, NASA monitors an asteroid on a collision course with our planet, only to uncover a startling discovery.
A shot taken during Apollo 17 looks as though it reveals a US military outpost on the Moon. The episode also examines whether life exists in the oceans of Jupiter’s moons.
See how the finest oyster knives have evolved and how lighting is reshaping sport worldwide. It also reveals how greenhouse‑grown diamonds are driving a new gemstone revolution.
It examines how cheddar – the world’s most popular cheese – is produced. It also reveals the inner mechanisms of Resusci Anne, the dummy used to teach CPR.
The programme examines how Ford designs and builds the Transit, the familiar white van seen everywhere. It also looks at the production of Driza‑Bone’s full‑length, all‑weather riding coats.
The programme examines how wood‑burning stoves function. It also explains how the development of the synthesiser transformed music forever.
The episode follows people purchasing items without leaving the house. It shows how shoppers can order and have goods delivered straight to their door.
Chuck and his team head to Tonopah, Nevada, to investigate reports of an alien that allegedly escaped from Area 51. Their mission is to uncover what really happened to the creature.
A dramatised documentary series starring Aidan Gillen as a detective who investigates hazardous phenomena across the universe. He probes these perilous cosmic events in each episode.
When a massive star reaches the end of its life it can unleash a burst of radiation that could wipe out life on Earth. This episode looks at how likely such an event is to happen.
Richard travels to Dubai to see the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. While there he ends up climbing its massive lightning conductor, the biggest on the planet.
Richard hops into a helicopter and flies to the Appomattox production platform, a site famed for its extreme isolation. The platform sits out in the Gulf of Mexico.
Rob Nelson travels to Lake Michigan to probe a mysterious, Bermuda‑Triangle‑style anomaly. The phenomenon has been causing ships to vanish for centuries.
A fabled train packed with looted Nazi gold is believed to be hidden somewhere in Poland. Rob and Stefan go deep beneath the earth’s surface to try and uncover the truth.
The astronomy documentary examines binary star systems, which make up roughly half of the Milky Way. It also looks at how these paired stars could provide habitats for alien life.
The programme looks at how the motion of Uranus and Neptune could have shaped the development of life on Earth. It considers the possible impact of their movement on our planet's biological evolution.
The documentary focuses on quasars, outlining the part they probably played in the birth of the universe. It then explains how they may eventually help bring about its destruction.
The programme examines how bamboo bicycles are produced, how chainsaw art is created and how breath‑freshening mints are made. It also shows how these processes have been refined over the years.
The programme examines the manufacturing steps for dinnerware, air‑brake tanks and frosted cereal. It also traces how these processes have evolved over the years.
The programme looks at how clay is formed, how pitted prunes are produced and how spurs are made. It details the steps involved in creating each of these items.
The programme examines how tasers, canned soup and diving boards are made. It also shows how the manufacturing techniques for each have evolved over the years.
The programme examines the methods used to produce Navajo rugs, crude oil and kaleidoscopes. It also traces how those techniques have changed over the years.
Everyday objects are examined under a microscope. The episode takes a closer look at how space pens, reef aquariums and metal caskets are manufactured.
Recent discoveries show that black holes are key to forming stars and producing light. They also play a part in building the universe itself.
Recent discoveries have uncovered the secrets of nebulae, strange structures of cosmic gas and dust. They are the places where stars are born and later die in space.
Specialists examine whether the Roswell UFO case was a Soviet plot orchestrated by Stalin. They also consider if the incident is simply another cover‑up.
