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    07/13/2023 3:50 pm

    Bright Now

    Adaptations in the oceans most colorful invertebrates. Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, have a remarkable range of adaptations to survive in the ocean. From weaponizing stinging cells, harvesting the power of the sun, spraying sulfuric acid, and turning their bodies into drift nets.

    07/13/2023 4:00 pm

    Sea Hunters

    Cape Gannets are tough hunters flying over the coasts for their favourite prey: shoals of sardines. But these sardines are waiting for what may be considered a surprising ally: dolphins.

    07/13/2023 4:20 pm

    Sea Hunters

    Under the burning sun of Cape Cross, large colonies of seals gather on Namibia's Skeleton Coast, the males patrol the territory to protect their females and young, new predators come from the land, forcing them to learn new defence behaviours.

    07/13/2023 4:40 pm

    Sea Hunters

    In the heart of the Valdees Peninsula in Patagonia, whales are regularly hunted by a predator whose diminutive size hides its gruesome intentions. The seagull forces whales to dive deep into the depths, away from essential oxygen and light.

    07/13/2023 5:00 pm

    Islands

    Birds have more freedom to come and go from islands than most, often using them as remote fortresses where they can safely raise their young, but some find islands so rewarding that they stay. Without predators, some change their lifestyles.

    07/13/2023 6:00 pm

    Islands

    When animals find themselves on islands, they race to be the best at exploiting new niches, which leads to some weird and wonderful designs.

    07/13/2023 7:00 pm

    History Of Life On Earth

    Life evolved in the sea, in a water-bound planet, but landmasses slowly appeared and aquatic life began to explore different ways to colonize it. Plants were the first pioneers, then insects to feast on them, and then each other.

    07/13/2023 8:00 pm

    Growing Up

    In the Gobi Desert, the Mongolian nomads go through an initiation ritual that puts them to a tough test. Like Altagan and Dsolbo, they must find grazing grounds that can feed their herds of camels throughout the winter.

    07/13/2023 8:20 pm

    Growing Up

    As a masculinity ritual in Central Africa, young men climb huge trees with ropes to collect honey. The honey is considered the elixir of life, and when Banda successfully climbs the tree, he returns as a real man.

    07/13/2023 8:40 pm

    Growing Up

    A look at a masculinity ritual among the Hamar tribe in Ethiopia. A boy called Colé goes on a journey, at the end of which he will jump on the back of a bull. Only then will he be allowed to marry.

    07/13/2023 9:00 pm

    Bright Now

    Should we save parasites? These species have a bad reputation but are an essential part of healthy ecosystems throughout the world. Learn how these unappreciated species are part of our ecology and evolution.

    07/13/2023 9:11 pm

    Bright Now

    Every person is playing host to at least 40 trillion non-human microorganisms. Collectively, these microbes constitute what's called our microbiome.

    07/13/2023 9:20 pm

    Bright Now

    The staff of South Africa's Manyoni Private Game Reserve passionately care for some of the world's most exotic and endangered wild animals.

    07/13/2023 9:38 pm

    Bright Now

    The octopus is as close to an alien being as anything we've seen on Earth. From a feeding frenzy at the bottom of the sea to a mother taking care of thousands of its eggs, travel to the pacific ocean to see them at their best and most weird.

    07/13/2023 9:50 pm

    Bright Now

    Adaptations in the oceans most colorful invertebrates. Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, have a remarkable range of adaptations to survive in the ocean. From weaponizing stinging cells, harvesting the power of the sun, spraying sulfuric acid, and turning their bodies into drift nets.

    07/13/2023 10:00 pm

    Sea Hunters

    Cape Gannets are tough hunters flying over the coasts for their favourite prey: shoals of sardines. But these sardines are waiting for what may be considered a surprising ally: dolphins.

    07/13/2023 10:20 pm

    Sea Hunters

    Under the burning sun of Cape Cross, large colonies of seals gather on Namibia's Skeleton Coast, the males patrol the territory to protect their females and young, new predators come from the land, forcing them to learn new defence behaviours.

    07/13/2023 10:40 pm

    Sea Hunters

    In the heart of the Valdees Peninsula in Patagonia, whales are regularly hunted by a predator whose diminutive size hides its gruesome intentions. The seagull forces whales to dive deep into the depths, away from essential oxygen and light.

    07/13/2023 11:00 pm

    Islands

    Birds have more freedom to come and go from islands than most, often using them as remote fortresses where they can safely raise their young, but some find islands so rewarding that they stay. Without predators, some change their lifestyles.

    07/14/2023 12:00 am

    Islands

    When animals find themselves on islands, they race to be the best at exploiting new niches, which leads to some weird and wonderful designs.

    07/14/2023 1:00 am

    History Of Life On Earth

    Life evolved in the sea, in a water-bound planet, but landmasses slowly appeared and aquatic life began to explore different ways to colonize it. Plants were the first pioneers, then insects to feast on them, and then each other.

    07/14/2023 2:00 am

    Growing Up

    In the Gobi Desert, the Mongolian nomads go through an initiation ritual that puts them to a tough test. Like Altagan and Dsolbo, they must find grazing grounds that can feed their herds of camels throughout the winter.

    07/14/2023 2:20 am

    Growing Up

    As a masculinity ritual in Central Africa, young men climb huge trees with ropes to collect honey. The honey is considered the elixir of life, and when Banda successfully climbs the tree, he returns as a real man.

    07/14/2023 2:40 am

    Growing Up

    A look at a masculinity ritual among the Hamar tribe in Ethiopia. A boy called Colé goes on a journey, at the end of which he will jump on the back of a bull. Only then will he be allowed to marry.

    07/14/2023 3:00 am

    Bright Now

    Should we save parasites? These species have a bad reputation but are an essential part of healthy ecosystems throughout the world. Learn how these unappreciated species are part of our ecology and evolution.

    07/14/2023 3:11 am

    Bright Now

    Every person is playing host to at least 40 trillion non-human microorganisms. Collectively, these microbes constitute what's called our microbiome.

    07/14/2023 3:20 am

    Bright Now

    The staff of South Africa's Manyoni Private Game Reserve passionately care for some of the world's most exotic and endangered wild animals.

    07/14/2023 3:38 am

    Bright Now

    The octopus is as close to an alien being as anything we've seen on Earth. From a feeding frenzy at the bottom of the sea to a mother taking care of thousands of its eggs, travel to the pacific ocean to see them at their best and most weird.

    07/14/2023 3:50 am

    Bright Now

    Adaptations in the oceans most colorful invertebrates. Nudibranchs, or sea slugs, have a remarkable range of adaptations to survive in the ocean. From weaponizing stinging cells, harvesting the power of the sun, spraying sulfuric acid, and turning their bodies into drift nets.

    07/14/2023 4:00 am

    Birth of the Solar System

    Over the last 50 years, advances in astronomical technology have allowed scientists to seek the truth behind the birth of our solar system.

    07/14/2023 4:31 am

    The Apollo Moon Landings

    On July 20th, 1969, the history of space exploration would forever be changed as two men left their boot prints on our moon's surface. This remarkable feat would be the culmination of decades of research, sacrifice, and innovation.

    07/14/2023 5:00 am

    Forensics: The Science of Crime

    This documentary takes two cases, to demonstrate how the entomologist Jens Amendt and the forensic soil expert Lorna Dawson work.

    07/14/2023 6:00 am

    Forensics: The Science of Crime

    Take a look behind the scenes of some spectacular manhunts. Scientists and experts uncover important clues to convict the perpetrators.

    07/14/2023 7:00 am

    The Lightbulb Moment

    Barcodes have radically changed global commerce, helping fuel the rise of everything from massive companies like Walmart to world powers like China and it all started with a man daydreaming on a beach in 1949.

    07/14/2023 7:30 am

    The Lightbulb Moment

    Florida wasn't always the Sunshine State. In the 1920s, an army of real estate boosters set out to redefine Florida from an economic backwater to a ritzy vacation destination, sparking a land boom the likes of which America had never seen before.

    07/14/2023 8:00 am

    NYC Revealed

    Many things come to mind when thinking about New York City, but how the city deals with its garbage is usually not one of them. A look at how New Yorkers deal with over 14 million tons of trash each year.

    07/14/2023 8:30 am

    NYC Revealed

    Underneath the ground of New York's fabled streets exists a vast network of pipes that make up the city's sewer system. New Yorkers create, on average, 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day that makes its way through these 7,500 miles of pipes.

    07/14/2023 9:00 am

    Eclipse: Science and Awe

    In 2017, two solar eclipses crossed the planet. Millions were awestruck as the earth, moon, and sun aligned, casting watchers into total darkness. America experienced the most extensive total eclipse, lasting ninety straight minutes.

    07/14/2023 10:00 am

    Birth of the Solar System

    Over the last 50 years, advances in astronomical technology have allowed scientists to seek the truth behind the birth of our solar system.

    07/14/2023 10:31 am

    The Apollo Moon Landings

    On July 20th, 1969, the history of space exploration would forever be changed as two men left their boot prints on our moon's surface. This remarkable feat would be the culmination of decades of research, sacrifice, and innovation.

    07/14/2023 11:00 am

    Forensics: The Science of Crime

    This documentary takes two cases, to demonstrate how the entomologist Jens Amendt and the forensic soil expert Lorna Dawson work.

    07/14/2023 12:00 pm

    Forensics: The Science of Crime

    Take a look behind the scenes of some spectacular manhunts. Scientists and experts uncover important clues to convict the perpetrators.

    07/14/2023 1:00 pm

    The Lightbulb Moment

    Barcodes have radically changed global commerce, helping fuel the rise of everything from massive companies like Walmart to world powers like China and it all started with a man daydreaming on a beach in 1949.

    07/14/2023 1:30 pm

    The Lightbulb Moment

    Florida wasn't always the Sunshine State. In the 1920s, an army of real estate boosters set out to redefine Florida from an economic backwater to a ritzy vacation destination, sparking a land boom the likes of which America had never seen before.

    07/14/2023 2:00 pm

    NYC Revealed

    Many things come to mind when thinking about New York City, but how the city deals with its garbage is usually not one of them. A look at how New Yorkers deal with over 14 million tons of trash each year.

    07/14/2023 2:30 pm

    NYC Revealed

    Underneath the ground of New York's fabled streets exists a vast network of pipes that make up the city's sewer system. New Yorkers create, on average, 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day that makes its way through these 7,500 miles of pipes.

    07/14/2023 3:00 pm

    Eclipse: Science and Awe

    In 2017, two solar eclipses crossed the planet. Millions were awestruck as the earth, moon, and sun aligned, casting watchers into total darkness. America experienced the most extensive total eclipse, lasting ninety straight minutes.

    Curiosity Stream EU

    Available schedules: 03/26/2022 - 07/02/2024 Time zone: (NZST) UTC Country: United States Language: English

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