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  • Play Greatest Discoveries in Astronomy
    10 Clips Playlist Greatest Discoveries in...

    100 Greatest Discoveries (24:38)

    From cosmic radiation to planetary orbits!
  • Play Asteroids
    6 Clips Playlist Asteroids

    (13:31)

    These outer space projectiles can cause damage on a galactic scale.
  • Play Space on the Brink
    9 Clips Playlist Space on the Brink

    Brink (40:02)

    Space themed clips from Science Channel's Brink
  • Play Spaced Out: Comets
    14 Clips Playlist Comets

    (33:17)

    Do you know the difference between a comet, asteroid, and meteorite? Why do comets have tails? What can we learn from comets?

The Science Channel Clips

  • Play Through the Wormhole: Humans vs Aliens
    Humans vs Aliens

    Through the Wormhole (01:33)

    Dr. Michio Kaku disagrees with Hollywood's idea that a battle between humans and aliens would be like David vs. Goliath. In his scientific view, it would be more like Bambi vs. Godzilla!
  • Play NASA's Unexplained Files: Sneak Peek
    Sneak Peek

    NASA's Unexplained Files (00:31)

    Countless mysterious objects have been caught by NASA's cameras. Many astronauts have even reported seeing unidentified flying objects. Has NASA recorded the first traces of extraterrestrial life?
  • Play 100 Greatest Discoveries: The Discovery of Penicillin
    The Discovery of Penicillin

    100 Greatest Discoveries (02:14)

    Penicillin was one of medical sciences biggest breakthroughs.
  • Play Space School: The Sun
    The Sun

    Space School (05:03)

    What might life look like once the Sun is gone?
  • Play Through the Wormhole: Predators from Space
    Predators from Space

    Through the Wormhole (02:24)

    Some scientists propose that the concept of a "food chain" applies to life beyond our own planet. If we ever do meet with alien visitors, we'd better hope they're not hungry!
  • Play Space School: Uranus
    Uranus

    Space School (05:22)

    Powerful ice storms and an upside-down ring system are just a few things that puzzle scientists today.
  • Play Through the Wormhole: The Butterfly Effect
    The Butterfly Effect

    Through the Wormhole (01:55)

    If backwards time travel was possible, could we change history? Or is the power of space and time so great that time travelers would be unable to alter even the smallest detail?
  • Play Science Channel Sneak Peeks: Space & Sex
    Space & Sex

    Science Channel Sneak Peeks (00:30)

    Who says space and sex don't go together? Not SCI! Watch the best of SCI's space programming starting at 9AM E/P, followed by the hottest in sex science starting at 8PM E/P!
  • Play NASA's Unexplained Files: The Condon Report
    The Condon Report

    NASA's Unexplained Files (01:55)

    The U.S. Air Force created the Condon Report in 1968 to address supposed UFO sightings. The report stated that "further extensive study of UFO's probably cannot be justified" and is seen by some as an attempted government cover up.
  • Play Space School: Earth
    Earth

    Space School (06:26)

    Earth remains a complex and fragile planet, unique in almost every way.
  • Play Space School: Pluto
    Pluto

    Space School (04:29)

    At 3.7 billion miles from the Sun, the dark world of Pluto has remained a puzzle to scientists.
  • Play 100 Greatest Discoveries: Cosmic Radiation
    Cosmic Radiation

    100 Greatest Discoveries (01:23)

    Through his hot air balloon experiments, physicist, Victor Hess discovers the phenomenon and effects of cosmic radiation.
 

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