This Weekend’s What to Watch (February 10-12)

What better way to brave this icy weather than with a weekend of Discovery and chill? (That’s a thing, right?!) Anyways, this lineup of weekend programming is one you won’t want to miss. From mind-bending science to side-splitting comedy, here’s what’s coming up starting this evening: Animal Nation with Anthony Anderson (Friday, Feb. 10 at 10PM ET on Animal Planet): Emmy-nominated actor and comedian Anthony Anderson hosts Animal Planet’s all-new weekly talk show,…

Dive Into the Unknown Tuesdays on Science Channel

Ever wonder what the best way to defeat terrorism really is? Or what really happens in space? Tuesday nights mean thought-provoking, curiosity-inducing programming on Science Channel, highlighted tonight by the premieres of two fan-favorites: ‘NASA’s Unexplained Files’ and ‘Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman’. Cameras used by NASA to explore space have simultaneously and accidentally recorded unexplained incidences that include enigmatic lights and figures, disappearances and more. Tonight, ‘NASA’s Unexplained…

‘Science Presents DNews’ Welcomes President (and Science Enthusiast) President Obama

Science has been a part of Discovery’s DNA since we first launched in June 1985, and it continues to be a priority for us…and one of our neighbors down the road in D.C. In December, Science Channel debuted Science Presents DNews, nightly nuggets of science goodness hosted by DNews’ Trace Dominguez and Amy Shira Teitel. But this week, Science Presents DNews will welcome a special guest host: President Barack Obama.…

Calling All Middle School Students! Are you America’s 2016 Top Young Scientist?

Discovery Education and 3M are looking for the country’s Top Young Scientist of 2016. Does this sound like someone you know? Or does this sound like YOU? Read on! Now through April 20, entries are being accepted for this year’s Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier science competition for students in grades 5-8. Finalists chosen will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work closely with a 3M Scientist Mentor, compete for $25,000,…

What Could Possibly Be More Right? ‘What Could Possibly Go Wrong?’ Returns to Science Channel Tonight!

If there’s one thing the internet affords us, it’s no shortage of “oops!” and “oh no!” videos. It may have only taken moments to capture on film, but you can rest assured it’ll live forever online. Science Channel‘s What Could Possibly Go Wrong? is back for its second season, where co-hosts Kevin and Grant take these very videos, apply a bit of science and logic, and recreate the past failures with the hope that this time around, the…

Discovery Communications’ Networks Showcase Upcoming Programming Slate at Summer 2015 TCAs

Several dozen Discovery Communications team members are in Beverly Hills this week for the semi-annual Television Critics Association press tour. Held in January and July each year, the event provides cable, broadcast and digital networks the opportunity to share with press in attendance some of the most exciting upcoming programming news. Folks from American Heroes Channel, Discovery Family, Investigation Discovery, Velocity, Science Channel and Discovery gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel yesterday to host their panels. Here’s what each network announced: American Heroes Channel We know…

This Week In…Discovery Buzz

Last week, we wrote about an employee of ours, Sarah, who shared with Self an inside look at what it’s like to work at Discovery. This week, we’re excited to share more good news about another one of our employees: Animal Planet’s own Jared Albert has been recognized in AdWeek’s “30 Under 30.” As the man behind some of the network’s biggest hits – Puppy Bowl, River Monsters and recent breakout The Last Alaskans – it’s a well-deserved honor. Congrats! There was…

Discovery Education and 3M Announce National Finalists in 2015 Young Scientist Challenge

Ten young scientists across the country were recognized today as the finalists for the 2015 Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge – proving that the next generation is never too young to help change the world for the better. They are (in alphabetical order): Peter Finch, Harrisville, R.I., Homeschool Arthur Frigo, III, Jupiter, Fla., Turtle River Montessori Raghav Ganesh, San Jose, Calif., Joaquin Miller Middle School, Cupertino Union School District Amulya…

Blast Off! Science Channel to Air Live Space Launch Today

Today, March 27, NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian Cosmonaut Mikhail Komienko will launch into a one-year mission on the International Space Station – and Science Channel is providing fans all-inclusive access to the gravity-defying event via SCISpaceLive.com. The mission, which is twice as long as standard U.S. missions, is being made in an effort to better understand the medical, psychological and biomedical challenges faced by astronauts during long-duration space…

Discovery Education and 3M Announce Winner of 2014 Young Scientist Challenge

Congratulons to Sahil Doshi! The 14-year-old from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was just named the winner of this year’s Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier science competition for grades 5-8. Sahil wowed judges with his ingenious, eco-friendly battery, the PolluCell, which converts carbon dioxide into electricity, helping to reduce our carbon footprint while offering power for household uses and developing nations. The innovation was designed to address the rising…