9 Essential Science Documentaries

Born to Be Wild follows orphaned jungle animals as they grow up under the care of the people who rescue them. The film is set in two different locations: the rainforests of Borneo, where Dr. Birute Galdikas helps baby orangutans,…

The search for extraterrestrial life is underway. Professor Martin Rees, the Astronomer Royal, has dedicated his career to finding aliens. This pursuit is no longer science fiction; it’s a major question for leading scientists. As we learn more about the…

Join a breathtaking voyage spanning 100,000 light-years to explore pivotal moments in the Milky Way's past. National Geographic uses advanced science to create a detailed, 3-D CGI model of our galaxy. Journey to the center to investigate supermassive black holes,…

Crude Awakening, by Basil Gelpke and Ray McCormack, joins documentaries like Maxed Out and An Inconvenient Truth in examining forces disrupting modern society. It focuses on crude oil, specifically the dwindling supply of petroleum as consumption risks outstripping what's available.

This film chronicles the Apollo 11 mission, commanded by Neil Armstrong and piloted by Buzz Aldrin, to land on the moon.

Four kilometers beneath the ocean, the Titanic rests in darkness. Few explorers have ventured to its depths, but now we can explore the wreck. Using remote submersibles, viewers glide through the ship's living spaces, witnessing the current state of the…

Across America, rural landowners are suddenly offered lucrative deals from energy companies to lease their land. The companies are eager to tap into a vast natural gas supply, often called the "Saudi Arabia of natural gas." Using a new hydraulic…

From the creators of Man on Wire comes the true story of Nim, a chimpanzee who in the 1970s was the subject of a groundbreaking experiment. The experiment sought to prove an ape could learn to communicate using language if…

When dinosaurs are the dominant species, Patchi, a small but spirited Pachyrhinosaurus, sets off on an incredible journey. Navigating a vibrant world of friendly companions and occasional threats, Patchi discovers the bravery he needs to lead his herd and become…