TV shows
Who doesn't love kicking back in front of the TV every once in a while for a bit of R&R. There are lots of shows to watch on television, and not just limited to terrestrial channels like the BBC, ITV or Channel 4 - streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon and also Sky have a lot of cracking programmes to watch. Here you'll find anything with a hint of science and technology for your viewing pleasure.
Inside the secret deep-sea oasis where 20,000 octopuses give birth
On the side of a hill 3000m beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean, scientists have discovered the world's biggest octopus nursery.
The 5 biggest questions about Doctor Who, answered by real-life science
Why is the TARDIS actually bigger on the inside?
45 Stranger Things gifts for fans of the hit show
Anyone who’s dreamt of battling the Mind Flayer or wished they could join Hellfire Club will love these Stranger Things gifts…
Chris Packham on the mind-blowing science of new BBC Earth series, and his TV legacy: ‘I’m not proud of anything!’
After conquering wildlife TV, presenter Chris Packham is taking on the planet in Earth, a BBC series that sheds new light on the history of our home. He talks us through the show’s biggest surprises – and getting pooped on by a giant condor.
Will interactive holograms ever become reality, like on the holodeck?
Step into the future as we take a closer look at the holodecks on Star Trek... they're closer than you might think.
8 of the best David Attenborough documentaries and where to watch them
Explore the wonders of the natural world through the lens of a master storyteller, with these documentaries.
The Last Of Us: Fungal infections are a growing threat, but don't worry, they won't turn us into zombies
How realistic is the fungal pandemic depicted in the hit TV series?
Could blasters actually exist, like in Star Wars: Andor?
We're enjoying Star Wars: Andor at the moment, which got us wondering: how do the Stormtroopers' weapons work?
The best Star Trek gifts for sci-fi fans
Treat the Trekkies in your life this season with a quirky Star Trek gift.
Sandman: Is there any evidence to suggest our dreams have meaning?
Morpheus, the king of dreams, isn't really puppeteering our subconscious at night – so why do we dream?
For All Mankind: What’s stopping us from going to Mars?
The third series of this sci-fi drama posits an alternative timeline in which humans visit Mars in the 1990s. So could we soon be flying to the Red Planet?
Prehistoric Planet: The cutting-edge science behind Attenborough's dinosaur documentary
The five-part series is streaming on Apple TV+.
How close are we to building real-life lightsabers?
With Obi-Wan Kenobi hitting Disney+, we want to know the feasibility of the Jedi weapon of choice.
Prehistoric Planet: How to watch Sir David Attenborough's new dinosaur documentary
What is Prehistoric Planet, and when is it released?
Star Trek Picard: Will first contact ever happen, or are we alone in the Universe?
We’re due to meet the Vulcans, our first alien visitors, in the year 2063, but what are the chances that there’s anybody out there?
The Book of Boba Fett: Could you really be cryogenically frozen like Han Solo?
It’s a task harder than doing the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs.
What's the carbon footprint of a 4K Netflix binge?
Digging into the carbon impact of digital streaming.
A master archer critiques Hawkeye's bow skills
He may not be everyone's favourite Avenger, but his archery skills are legendary. Could he really pull it off?
Apple TV+'s new sci-fi Foundation: The real-life science of predicting the future
In the TV series Foundation, the field of 'psychohistory' allows characters to predict the distant future based on people's behaviour. But can we really use science to predict future events?
Animal Einsteins: Amazing photos from Chris Packham's new series
Chris Packham explores the ways in which animal species show their intelligence.
What animals are on David Attenborough's Life in Colour episode 2?
The second and final episode of Attenborough's newest documentary is on tonight. Here are the stunning animals you'll get to see.
When is David Attenborough’s Life in Colour on TV?
The BBC One series showcases how some of Earth's most remarkable creatures use colour to their advantage.
What animals are on David Attenborough's Life in Colour episode 1?
Attenborough's newest documentary starts tonight. Here are the incredible animals you'll get to see.
The best National Geographic documentaries to watch on Disney+
Craving a documentary on (extremely cute) canine evolution? The early days of NASA? Or some mind-bending psychology? Then do we have a recommendation list for you.