Cosmic Vistas

As scientific discoveries bring a greater understanding of the universe around us, this new, updated series brings a fresh, informative and stunning entry into space. This new COSMIC VISTAS series takes you on a breathtaking journey to unveil the wonders of space like never before. Each episode dives into three extraordinary stories of achievements in the race to better understand space, using stunning new imagery to transport viewers across the cosmos. From mighty human missions to the captivating mysteries of distant worlds, the series explores the Universe’s secrets, inviting us to reflect on our origins, our place among the stars, and the limitless possibilities of what we can achieve. The new series can be used as a companion piece to the original COSMIC VISTAS, which is still relevant for the science and space loving audience!

Lift The Ice

We have long suspected that our cryosphere is hiding world changing scientific discoveries, historical mysteries, precious resources, rare viruses and even the key to the search for life elsewhere in the universe. But we’ve never been able to see all this - until now. These secrets are melting and a new world is emerging that will change our lives forever. This six-part adventure series unpicks the greatest mystery on earth today – what will be revealed when we LIFT THE ICE? Across six very personal journeys of discovery, we will follow a team of leading cryosphere experts as they climb, dive, rappel, ice axe and tunnel their way to the heart of an emerging global warming story - solving scientific and historical puzzles while showing you the very real future of the human race along the way.

The Lucy Mission: Origins Of The Solar System

Lucy’s mission tells the story of NASA’s new space probe, due to explore the mysterious Trojan asteroids that follow Jupiter around the Sun. This documentary dives into the heart of this human and scientific adventure, from the onset of the project to launch time, exploring the discovery of these intriguing planetary bodies and unravelling the controversial theories about the birth of our solar system.

Spacetime Capsule

SPACETIME CAPSULE explores China’s pioneering technological advancements, creating a record of human civilization intended for potential interstellar communication. Across three episodes, the series showcases breakthroughs in astronomy, AI, neuroscience, and space exploration, tracing humanity’s journey through curiosity, innovation, and communication. It also highlights efforts to secure Earth’s future, from solar power and nuclear fusion to synthetic food production. SPACETIME CAPSULE celebrates our evolution from early humans to a spacefaring species.

How To Build A Human

HOW TO BUILD A HUMAN explores the technology and ethics of Artificial Intelligence, and whether it is still science fiction, or close to becoming a reality. Some of the world’s leading experts attempt to build an artificial human based on actress Gemma Chan (star of the hit sci fi series Humans) for a ground-breaking scientific stunt that will test just how far away we are from ‘synthetic’ humans. Could science fiction be our reality much sooner than we think?

Brink Of Disaster

Across North America and the rest of the world, hurricanes, storm surges, earthquakes and sea level rise, create danger around the globe and lead to natural catastrophes. Our man made metropolises are at constant risk of destruction by these elemental forces. BRINK OF DISASTER shows just how devastating they can be and what the latest science and technology do to help.

Spiked: The Hunt For The Origin Of Covid-19

SPIKED tells the inside story of one of humanity’s biggest and most pressing mysteries: the debate over the origins of COVID-19. Unfolding like true crime, this detective story takes us deep into clashing conspiracy theories and partisanship, while exposing the dangers posed by experiments regularly taking place in the world’s biolabs. With high-profile access to major politicians, leading virologists and investigative journalists, SPIKED is the first premium documentary to unpick the story from all sides. This is the twisting, revelatory and definitive account, separating the buzz and the bogus to leave audiences with important questions: Who can we trust? Are we safe? Was there a cover-up? Will we ever know the truth? SPIKED is a global story with global appeal.

Apocalypse Plan B

As the world begins to panic about global warming, what was once unthinkable is now becoming undeniable, and a perilous chapter opens in the climate crisis debate. Narrated by Jane Fonda, the film journeys to the edge of science and science-fiction to meet the prophets of “geo-engineering” who hope to avert climate doom by dimming the sun, duplicating volcanoes, transforming ocean clouds and re-greening billions of acres of the world’s landscape. Are they desperate delusions that distract us from reality, or do they bring real hope for the future? Nominations: 2024 Canadian Screen Awards: Best Nature or Science Documentary Program Or Series

Aging Well Suzuki Style

David Suzuki is 83. That’s three years beyond the life expectancy for the average Canadian male, so he’s ahead of the game. While he admits that he’s officially old, he’s also quick to point out that “aging is not a disease... it’s just a natural part of life". While everyone would love to live a long life, Suzuki is more interested in living a longer, healthier one - so he’s taking a journey to discover if he’s still alive because of the choices he’s made, or if he’s just been lucky to have inherited good genes. *David Suzuki won the 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, Canadian Screen Awards

The Weather Files: Total Impact

This series takes viewers inside extreme weather events and natural disasters like never before! Through the eyes of real life survivors, first responders and scientific experts, we go inside the disasters with gripping, first-hand accounts, dramatic original footage, cutting-edge science and graphic animations of how things work. The series also offers a new twist on the genre by examining aspects of natural disasters that most people have never heard about, including the unexpected and surprising ripple effects of disasters.