On the heels of last week’s 10 Primetime Emmy nominations, Discovery Communications received 11 News & Documentary Emmy nods earlier this week — with Discovery Channel leading the way with seven. First Life with David Attenborough was nominated in three categories (Outstanding Nature Programming, Outstanding Writing and Outstanding Graphic Design & Art Direction) and Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking was recognized with two nominations for Outstanding Science and Technology…
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Look Back on NASA’s Shuttle Program & Today’s Launch with Science Tonight
Nothing captivates us in the same way that space travel does, and today millions of Americans tuned in to watch the final shuttle mission for NASA: STS-135. Science will debut a new special, Last Shuttle: Our Journey, tonight at 10pm ET/PT — following the preparations for the final mission and telling the story of the Shuttle program through the eyes of the people who know it best. Our colleague Kate…
Science’s Coverage of Atlantis’ Last Launch
If you want to follow along with this morning’s final Atlantis launch, Kate from our Science social media team will be live tweeting from the event from @ScienceChannel and posting regular updates to the Science Facebook page. Then, tune in to Science tonight at 10pm ET/PT for full coverage. (**All weather permitting, of course!)
Celebrate Memorial Day with the Mechanical Madness of Science’s ‘Killer Robots’
Science Channel often introduces us to science through luminaries like Professor Brian Cox or Dr. Michio Kaku…but, there’s also a more raw form — from the backyard physicists of Punkin Chunkin to the ambitious teams in the latest edition of Sci Sports: Killer Robots. After a day at the beach, BBQ or pool, what better way to cap off your Memorial Day than with physics gone made with the robot…
Stars Come Out for Discovery’s NY Upfront
It’s that time of year…the tulips are springing up, coats are left at home and talent from across Discovery Communications‘ networks gather in New York City for our annual Upfront Presentation. Yesterday, Discovery welcomed clients, media and other special guests to the Frederick P. Rose Hall at Jazz at Lincoln Center and introduced upcoming programming from our networks. This year’s show featured musical numbers (including a showstopper from OWN’s Rosie…
Discovery’s 2011-12 Upfront Hits NYC
Later this afternoon, Discovery Communications will host its 2011-12 Upfront Presentation in New York City, unveiling new and returning faces across our networks…with a few surprises along the way (check back with Discovery Blog tomorrow for more on today’s events). For now, here’s a sampling of what’s coming later this year and next — from a turbocharged TV network and gypsy weddings to Penn & Teller and more Karl Pilkington.…
Science Channel Invites Viewers to Take Part in SciSpy Missions
Our networks are often bringing the wonder of the natural world into your living room, but Science Channel is flipping things around and asking viewers to share their experiences of the world and its creatures with SciSpy. What is SciSpy? Quite simply, it’s crowdsourcing science and creating what we call “citizen scientists.” How do you participate? Download the free app for iPhone and iPad on the App Store or visit SciSpy.com, and…
The Search Is on for ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’
Know a scientifically savvy 5th through 8th grader? Discovery Education and 3M have just opened the 2011 call for entries for the 13th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Ten finalists will be selected to receive an all-expense paid trip to the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minnesota to compete in the final challenge in October 2011, and the winner will receive $25,000 and the title of “America’s…
NASA Announces Discovery of New Poison-Eating Bacteria: More from Discovery News & Science Channel
Yesterday, NASA held a press conference to unveil a new scientific discovery: a lab-altered bacterium that thrives on arsenic. While I am certainly not an expert here, luckily we have the Discovery News team to break things down. Check out Discovery News’ “Wide Angle” on extreme life and, if the possibility of extraterrestrial life intrigues you, learn more from Dr. Felisa Wolfe-Simon (in her appearance on Science Channel‘s Through the…
One Step Closer to Naming ‘America’s Top Young Scientist’
Prepare to be blown away by some talented young people. Today, Discovery Education and 3M announced the top 10 students in the 12th annual Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge. The finalists will head to New York in October to compete in the finals, hosted by Science Channel’s Danny Forster, with a focus on the “science of safety and security.” What’s at stake? The winner will receive $50,000 in U.S.…