Daily Planet

All Episodes 2001 - 2016
TV-G

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  • 2001-02-28T00:00:00Z
  • 1h
  • 12h (12 episodes)
  • Canada
  • English
  • Documentary, News
Explore the latest science behind the headlines and the coolest scientific developments that impact our lives in every way.

14 episodes

It's the biggest impact event in modern times. On the morning of Feb. 15, 2013, a meteorite streaked across the Russian sky, raining fireballs and causing a shock wave at impact that smashed windows, damaged buildings and injured more than 1000 people. Discovery goes behind-the-scenes of this shocking fireball crash with co-hosts Ziya Tong and Dan Riskin taking a look at all the angles behind the disaster - the biggest impact since the Tungska event. They uncover the mystery of its descent and the power of its blast in the all-new special FIRE IN THE SKY: A DAILY PLANET SPECIAL.

Series Premiere

2001-02-28T00:00:00Z

1x01 Episode 1

Series Premiere

1x01 Episode 1

  • 2001-02-28T00:00:00Z1h

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2009-07-29T23:00:00Z

6x224 Wednesday July 29, 2009

6x224 Wednesday July 29, 2009

  • 2009-07-29T23:00:00Z1h

Downhill Speed We check out this extreme version of downhill skiing. Space Swimsuits We see how NASA technology helps Olympic swimmers go faster. GPS Sports These rugby players hook themselves up with GPS transponders. Torture Chambers of Science We find out why these football helmets are being brutalized in Ottawa. Air Bag We find out how these snowboarders land their big stunts. White-water Renos Mother Nature gets a helping hand ain creating the perfect rapids. Show Some Support These stylized shorts help prevent sports injuries from occurring again.

2009-08-04T23:00:00Z

6x227 Tuesday, August 4, 2009

6x227 Tuesday, August 4, 2009

  • 2009-08-04T23:00:00Z1h

6x228 Wednesday, August 5, 2009

  • 2009-08-05T23:00:00Z1h

Wet Art We take a look at the "fluid" design behind this building. A bit of bubbly Kids aren't the only ones who like to blow bubbles. New tricks This robot goes back to school to learn some new moves. Light me up Bringing old world technology into a new light. Science and the City Alan Nursall reveals the secrets behind Alberta's Hoodoos. Pure efficiency "Hot" cars being driven by some "hot" drivers. Mini Ships These boats put a BANG in remote control boating.

2014-03-14T23:00:00Z

20x53 Friday, March 14, 2014

20x53 Friday, March 14, 2014

  • 2014-03-14T23:00:00Z1h

Tonight on Daily Planet -We're closing out SuperSize This in a very big way! From the world's largest toboggan to a human-sized slingshot, we've got it all! Plus, ice explosions and one very beautiful brain! All that and more - this is Daily Planet!

2014-03-17T23:00:00Z

20x54 Monday, March 17, 2014

20x54 Monday, March 17, 2014

  • 2014-03-17T23:00:00Z1h

Tonight on Daily Planet - We got to tag along with artist Janet Echelman for the first look at one huge aerial installation! Plus, a robot that will solve a Rubik's cube quicker than you can say, well, Rubik's cube. All that and more - this is Daily Planet!

2014-03-18T23:00:00Z

20x55 Tuesday, March 18, 2014

20x55 Tuesday, March 18, 2014

  • 2014-03-18T23:00:00Z1h

Tonight on Daily Planet - we go from a life size origami elephant, to quite possibly the smelliest job in the world. This episode is jam packed with loads of great science including the construction of a museum inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, fixing coral reefs piece by piece, a sun-powered toilet waste disposal, Bombardier's newest concept, and a look at the newest species of praying mantis. And if that isn't enough we've got a necklace that may just improve the posture of many people and a robot who will beat you up...in scrabble. This is Daily Planet!

20x56 Wednesday, March 19, 2014

  • 2014-03-19T23:00:00Z1h

Tonight on Daily Planet - We've got a lot of mysteries today! The Malaysian plane that went missing is still no closer to being found and we talk to an expert to find out why. Plus, the unexplained death of the world's largest known python, and robots with flesh? All that and more - this is Daily Planet!

2014-03-20T23:00:00Z

20x57 Thursday, March 20, 2014

20x57 Thursday, March 20, 2014

  • 2014-03-20T23:00:00Z1h

Tonight on Daily Planet - We, like everybody else in the world, are almost obsessed with what happened to flight 370 so we delve deeper into the mystery and get an expert account on how these situations go. Plus, Jay's in Alberta testing an internet myth and we bring you one weird planet that will have you never feeling alone. All that and more - this is Daily Planet!

2014-03-21T23:00:00Z

20x58 Friday, March 21, 2014

20x58 Friday, March 21, 2014

  • 2014-03-21T23:00:00Z1h

Tonight on Daily Planet - We're starting the Friday party early with some furry little friends! Plus, NASA is big in the news today, an inventive new snorkel sport out of Ireland is making small waves and an Alaskan art exhibit looks beautiful and is good for the environment! All that and more - this is Daily Planet!

Season Premiere

2016-01-08T00:00:00Z

2016x01 Future Tech Week

Season Premiere

2016x01 Future Tech Week

  • 2016-01-08T00:00:00Z1h

2016-01-09T00:00:00Z

2016x02 Future Tech Week

2016x02 Future Tech Week

  • 2016-01-09T00:00:00Z1h

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