“Curiosity" uncovers the truths behind life's challenging questions. Each episode looks at a single question in science, technology & society. From the macro to the micro, provocative and insightful subjects are explored to the fullest.

Using 4,000 instruments spread over 3.8 million miles, scientists take the deepest, most detailed look ever at the epic forces that forged North America. They are learning that everything they thought they knew...is wrong.

A new generation has been inspired to design and build the greatest telescope yet. Go behind the scenes in the making of NASA’s powerful James Webb Space Telescope. A 100 times more powerful than Hubble, the James Webb is capable of taking us back to the origins of our universe.

Sacred Cod chronicles the collapse of the historic cod population in New England, delving into the role of overfishing, the impact of climate change, and the measures that scientists and policymakers are taking to restore the region’s iconic species.

Narrated and executive produced by Emmy winning actor Jim Parsons, “First In Human” is a three-part, medical documentary series taking viewers inside the crucial beginning phase of scientific research. These brave pioneers develop breakthrough treatments for patients.

Set in Houston, Texas in the shadow of the nation's oil industry, Hot Grease tells the surprising story of how the biodiesel industry is turning an worthless raw material—spent kitchen grease—into a renewable energy source capable of fueling cars, buses and trucks.

Outrageous Acts of Science proves that mind-boggling experiments are not just conducted in laboratories anymore. The fast-paced series scours the Web for the best amateur and professional scientists whose homegrown research has gone viral.

Smash Lab is an explosive adventure in engineering that uses science to solve real-world problems by putting ordinary objects to the test in extraordinary circumstances.

History's most brilliant mind was also its most dangerous. With 300 inventions, Tesla's mind still dominates our world. While he was making millions, he also made enemies. His research was lost after a mysterious death. Recently declassified documents may help solve the mystery.

Ron Pitts brings clip after clip of the most shocking destructions caught on tape and explores the cause behind the effect of those catastrophes.

Jaw-dropping computer animation breathes life into fantastic, but possible, creations that come to life as builders and engineers design and construct the largest, most outrageous and awe-inspiring projects ever conceived.

One of the world's most famous scientists presents the wonders of the universe, revealing the splendor and majesty of the cosmos as never seen before. See how the universe began, how it creates stars, black holes and life -- and how everything will end.

Professor Stephen Hawking unfolds his personal, compelling vision of the biggest questions of all.

Professor Hawking presents his unique vision of the future; calling a summit of the world's most forward thinking contemporary scientists in order to identify the innovations that will have the most impact in years to come.

Penn & Teller bring their unique vision of the world to Discovery in Penn and Teller: Tell a Lie. They present a series of stories with unbelievable claims including you can melt steel with bacon. And each week one of the stories is a BIG FAT LIE!

This is BattleBots, where competitors design and operate remote-controlled armed and armored machines designed to fight in an arena combat elimination tournament.