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How the Universe Works is a mini-series that originally aired on the Discovery Channel April 25, 2010 to May 24, 2010. The first season was narrated by Mike Rowe and the second by Erik Todd Dellums. It was released on Blu-ray on February 28, 2012. The second season of the show moved to The Science Channel, consisting of 8 episodes. The second season aired between July 11, 2012 and August 29, 2012. There will also be a possible third season coming out later in 2014.



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Science Channel Greenlights HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS Featuring DIY Faces of the Space Race Photo Science Channel Greenlights HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS Featuring DIY Faces of the Space Race
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019

Silicon Valley billionaires need not apply. A group of colorful DIY rocketeers are taking their own path to space. A new Science Channel series, HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS (WT), now in production, will follow three self-financed teams with sky-high dreams, in their cosmic quest to explore the final frontie...


Science Channel Premieres SUPER HURRICANES: INSIDE MONSTER STORMS, Today Photo Science Channel Premieres SUPER HURRICANES: INSIDE MONSTER STORMS, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017

Featuring interviews with leading meteorologists, scientists, and engineers, who examine the basic science of hurricanes, SUPER HURRICANES: INSIDE MONSTER STORMS premieres Today, September 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Science Channel's DEADLY INTELLIGENCE Investigates Untimely and Unusual Deaths of Bri Photo Science Channel's DEADLY INTELLIGENCE Investigates Untimely and Unusual Deaths of Brilliant Scientists
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018

A new Science Channel series explores the suspicious deaths of scientific geniuses to determine if their demises were unfortunate coincidences or if these gifted minds were murdered for knowing too much. DEADLY INTELLIGENCE premieres Sunday, April 8 at 10pm ET/PT on Science Channel. What some expert...


MASTERS OF DISASTER To Premiere August 9 on Discovery Channel Photo MASTERS OF DISASTER To Premiere August 9 on Discovery Channel
by Tori Hartshorn - August 05, 2019

What's old isn't just new again, come doomsday, it'll save your life! Whether threatened by hurricane, power outage or nuclear fallout, most of today's devices that we rely on won't work in a catastrophe—if the internet crashes and power fails modern technology could be rendered useless. Knowing thi...


BWW Interview: Zachary Infante in THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY at TRT Photo BWW Interview: Zachary Infante in THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY at TRT
by Marina Kennedy - February 12, 2018

Two River Theater will be presenting the world premiere of 'The Bridge of San Luis Rey' by Thornton Wilder from 2/17 to 3/18. Directed by Ken Rus Schmoll, it has been adapted for the stage by and stars David Greenspan. Broadwayworld.com had the pleasure of interviewing Zachary Infante who plays Este...


Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel Photo Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2018

Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Wednesday, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed p...


Science Channel's HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS Returns for Season 6, Today Photo Science Channel's HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS Returns for Season 6, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018

HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS is back for its sixth season as astronomers and experts examine the building blocks and inner workings of our universe to better understand outer space and how its many puzzle pieces fit together....


Science Channel's WHAT ON EARTH? Returns for Fourth Season 10/17 Photo Science Channel's WHAT ON EARTH? Returns for Fourth Season 10/17
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2017

Science Channel's top rated series WHAT ON EARTH? uses state-of-the-art imaging technology, expert analysis from leading scientists, and hands-on investigation to search for answers to these mysteries. WHAT ON EARTH? returns for its fourth season on Tuesday, October 17th at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


STREET SCIENCE Returns to Science Channel for Season 2, Today Photo STREET SCIENCE Returns to Science Channel for Season 2, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017

Kevin Delaney, known to millions as the science expert on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, is back to build, execute, and nail the science behind larger-than-life experiments when a new season of Science Channel's STREET SCIENCE returns....


Science Channel Announces New Documentary Series INNOVATORS Photo Science Channel Announces New Documentary Series INNOVATORS
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018

A new Science Channel documentary series from Emmy and Peabody-Award winning Ross Greenburg Productions will go deep into the minds and lives of the people who have fundamentally altered the way we live. Pairing historical and contemporary figures from similar fields, the three-part INNOVATORS (wt) ...


Science Channel to Premiere New Season of HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS Photo Science Channel to Premiere New Season of HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 30, 2019

Science Channel's signature space series is beaming back up after the new year for a new season of out of this world mysteries. HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS returns for its eighth season with a two-hour special on Thursday, January 9 at 9 p.m. ET that investigates the threat of a catastrophic asteroid imp...


Johnny Galecki Prank Series SCIJINKS Premieres May 16 on Science Channel Photo Johnny Galecki Prank Series SCIJINKS Premieres May 16 on Science Channel
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018

Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Wednesday, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed p...


Science Channel Presents MYTHBUSTERS Mega Merry-Thon, Beginning Today Photo Science Channel Presents MYTHBUSTERS Mega Merry-Thon, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017

This holiday season, celebrate with MYTHBUSTERS as Science Channel airs every episode ever of the iconic series in chronological order....


Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate With All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC & ENG Photo Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate With All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC & ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018

From the bold and brilliant vehicles that drive us forward to the disastrous structural mistakes that require our finest ingenuity to fix, Science Channel's two new series highlight the most complex engineering developments of all time. WORLD'S MOST EPIC, premiering Thursday, April 5 at 9pm ET/PT, r...


Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Photo Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Premiering 6/21 on Discovery Channel
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018

Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Premiering 6/21 on Discovery Channel...


Denis Goodwin Announces the Release of 'The Prison Planet Handbook' Photo Denis Goodwin Announces the Release of 'The Prison Planet Handbook'
by Robert Diamond - November 29, 2018

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Discovery and Science Channel Announce the Season Premiere of BATTLEBOTS Photo Discovery and Science Channel Announce the Season Premiere of BATTLEBOTS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018

The epic robot-fighting series BATTLEBOTS is making its triumphant return with all-new episodes set to premiere Friday, May 11 at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel and Wednesday, May 16 at 9 PM on Science Channel....


CHRIS AND STEVE'S UNIVERSE OF MUSIC Comes to King's Place Photo CHRIS AND STEVE'S UNIVERSE OF MUSIC Comes to King's Place
by Julie Musbach - February 28, 2019

From William Herschel (discoverer of Uranus and professional musician) to Sun-Ra (jazz composer and wannabe astronaut) via Patrick Moore and his xylophone, staring up at the cosmos' mysteries has always had a close connection with music....


Science Channel Announces Full Cast For MythBusters Jr. Photo Science Channel Announces Full Cast For MythBusters Jr.
by Stephi Wild - July 21, 2018

Adam Savage's return to television is getting closer as host and executive producer of MythBusters Jr., a 10-episode series that will give six of the nation's most talented kids a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills. They wil...


Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel Photo Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018

Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Today, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed peopl...


Smithsonian Channel Takes Viewers Out of This World With Back to Back Double Sunday S Photo Smithsonian Channel Takes Viewers Out of This World With Back to Back Double Sunday Space Premieres
by Macon Prickett - February 27, 2018

Smithsonian Channel launches into space with four premieres centered around space exploration and humans' impact on the solar system. The first special, BILLIONAIRE SPACE CLUB, on Sunday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, highlights the efforts of billionaire Sir Richard Branson and others to make space tra...


SCIENCE CHANNEL MELTS THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES ON EARTH IN NEW SERIES 'SECRETS IN THE IC Photo SCIENCE CHANNEL MELTS THE BIGGEST MYSTERIES ON EARTH IN NEW SERIES 'SECRETS IN THE ICE'
by Robert Diamond - August 17, 2020

Mysterious frozen lakes filled with bones, mummified bodies hanging from inside a glacier, and a 30,000-year-old virus frozen in ice brought back to life in a laboratory. In an all new Science Channel series, SECRETS IN THE ICE, experts and scientists are exposing dark secrets, forgotten treasures a...


Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate with All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC and E Photo Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate with All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC and ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2018

Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate with All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC and ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES...


Science Channel's UNEARTHED Returns 5/15 Photo Science Channel's UNEARTHED Returns 5/15
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018

Science Channel's #1 archaeology series UNEARTHED returns to uncover hidden secrets of the world's most renowned ancient monuments and civilizations. Combining scientific investigations and immersive CGI animation, the series will unlock the myths and mysteries behind iconic structures to reveal how...


Science Channel Documentary Series From Ross Greenburg Productions Pairs Past & Prese Photo Science Channel Documentary Series From Ross Greenburg Productions Pairs Past & Present Game Changers
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2018

A new Science Channel documentary series from Emmy and Peabody-Award winning Ross Greenburg Productions will go deep into the minds and lives of the people who have fundamentally altered the way we live. Pairing historical and contemporary figures from similar fields, the three-part INNOVATORS (wt) ...






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