Science & Technology TV Documentaries on Netflix
Last updated April 19, 2024
Cosmos: The Complete Collection
1980 | NR | 4.4 out of 5 StarsRenowned astronomer and author Carl Sagan explores the mysteries of the universe in this award-winning series, presenting fascinating and controversial insights into astronomy, biology, religion, evolution and more. With a focus on mankind's place in the grand scheme, universally speaking, Sagan takes viewers on an educational intergalactic journey through topics such as the Big Bang theory, early civilizations, purported UFO abductions and more.
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Cosmos
1980 | NR | 4.4 out of 5 StarsRenowned astronomer and author Carl Sagan explores the mysteries of the universe in this award-winning series, presenting fascinating and controversial insights into astronomy, biology, religion, evolution and more. With a focus on mankind's place in the grand scheme, universally speaking, Sagan takes viewers on an educational intergalactic journey through topics such as the Big Bang theory, early civilizations, purported UFO abductions and more.
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How the Universe Works
2010 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsHost Mike Rowe brings viewers on an enlightening tour of our current cosmic knowledge in this miniseries that starts with the Big Bang and covers alien galaxies and solar systems, as well as the space-shattering properties of a supernova event.
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How the Universe Works
2010 | NR | 4.3 out of 5 StarsHost Mike Rowe brings viewers on an enlightening tour of our current cosmic knowledge in this miniseries that starts with the Big Bang and covers alien galaxies and solar systems, as well as the space-shattering properties of a supernova event.
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Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
2010 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsIn this comprehensive cosmology series, Prof. Stephen Hawking looks at the entire universe, from the big bang to the end of time. Using down-to-earth language, he also discusses the prospect of time travel, black holes and what aliens may look like.
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Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking
2010 | NR | 4.2 out of 5 StarsCelebrated theoretical physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking takes viewers on a captivating guided tour of the universe, explaining its origins and mysteries using straightforward language and state-of-the-art computer animation.
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Nova: Hunting the Elements
2012 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhere do nature's building blocks, called the elements, come from? They're the hidden ingredients of everything in our world, from the carbon in our bodies to the metals in our smartphones. Watch as David Pogue unlocks their secrets.
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TEDTalks: Brave Neuro World
2011 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhat goes on in your head? These cerebral TEDTalks will take you on a mind-expanding journey that will rock your brain! Dive headfirst into these discussions on brain development and function, including emotions, sensations, memory and illusions.
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TEDTalks: Brave Neuro World
2011 | NR | 4.1 out of 5 StarsWhat goes on in your head? These cerebral TEDTalks will take you on a mind-expanding journey that will rock your brain! Dive headfirst into these discussions on brain development and function, including emotions, sensations, memory and illusions.
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How It's Made: Season 1
2001 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsHave you ever wondered how things are made? From adhesive bandages to contact lenses, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as "How It's Made" reveals the methods and materials of everyday items.
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MythBusters: Collection 3
2003 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsMyth crushers extraordinaire Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are back with a third collection of installments from the highly successful series in which the pair puts the biggest theories to the ultimate test. Separate the fact from the fiction in 12 episodes that see the fearless duo strap rockets to a 1967 Chevy Impala; fashion a chicken cannon; retrace the steps of Alcatraz escapees; build a heat ray using mirrors and sunlight; and more.
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The Cosmos: A Beginner's Guide
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe Open University and BBC present this exhilarating look at the universe: how it began, what it's made of and what its future holds, all told with accessible language by host Adam Hart-Davis and top-notch scientists from around the globe.
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MythBusters: Collection 2
2006 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIs it real or is it ridiculous? Special effects experts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage are the Discovery Channel's MythBusters, and they're back to prove -- or disprove -- the urban legends that keep everyone asking, "Can that possibly be true?" What happens to those bullets shot into the air on New Year's Eve? Can a hurricane blow the feathers off a chicken? And can a giant whirlpool really sink a ship?
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Mythbusters: Collection 5
2008 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsScience and entertainment collide in this set of mythbusting episodes that investigate the truth behind double-dipping a chip, swimming in syrup, rolling a giant LEGO ball downhill, curving a bullet, making diamonds out of food and much more. Hosted by Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, this Discovery channel program separates fact from fiction through the hard work of enthusiastic team members Kari Byron, Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara.
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MythBusters: Collection 1
2003 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsSpecial-effects guru Jamie Hyneman and his spirited co-host, Adam Savage, test the validity of old wives' tales, urban legends and other far-fetched phenomena in this collection of 12 episodes from their hit cable series, "MythBusters." Segments explore whether a cell phone can ignite gasoline fumes at a filling station, whether people with tongue piercings can attract lightning during an electrical storm and whether yawning is contagious.
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Mythbusters: Collection 4
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsCan you really rig an ultralight plane out of an engine, bamboo and duct tape, MacGyver-style? Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage test bizarre theories to separate the shams from the tried and true in this 12-episode set from the best of Seasons 5 and 6. The inquisitive duo tries out the Batmobile's 90-degree turn, attempts fantastic ninja feats, and puts other incredible concepts and urban legends to the "MythBusters" test.
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How It's Made: Season 4
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFrom marbles to motorcycles, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as "How It's Made" reveals the methods and materials of everyday items in a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process.
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How It's Made: Season 7
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFrom stickers to saddles, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as "How It's Made" reveals the methods and materials of everyday items in a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process.
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How It's Made
2001 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsHave you ever wondered how things are made? From adhesive bandages to contact lenses, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as "How It's Made" reveals the methods and materials of everyday items.
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Mythbusters: Collection 6
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsIn this sixth set of episodes culled from the popular Discovery Channel series, special-effects wizards Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman bust myths -- and shatter preconceived notions about urban legends and scientific processes. But, of course, they can't go it alone. Helping them test out their hypotheses in a variety of explosive situations are builder Tory Belleci, artist Kari Byron and robotics whiz Grant Imahara.
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Cosmic Collisions
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAsteroids and other cosmic objects fill our solar system, and Earth could be in the path of many of them. This Discovery Channel documentary reveals the planet's precarious position in the cosmos and what scientists are doing to prevent catastrophe. The program also investigates craters across the globe that bear witness to past impacts and reveals evidence of meteors' role in the extinction of prehistoric species.
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How It's Made: Season 3
2006 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFrom bagpipes to bagels, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as "How It's Made" reveals the methods and materials of everyday items in a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process.
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MythBusters: Collection 7
2009 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsAdam and Jamie are back with their trusty crew for a seventh volume of healthy skepticism and explosions, putting long-held assumptions and tall tales to the test with their favorite myth-busting tool: the scientific method.
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The Cosmos: A Beginner's Guide
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsThe Open University and BBC present this exhilarating look at the universe: how it began, what it's made of and what is its future, all told with accessible language by host Adam Hart-Davis and top-notch scientists from around the globe. Topics include "Alien hunters" in California discussing theories about life on other worlds, an enormous telescope in Chile that reveals new insights into the makeup of the universe and the race to land on Mars.
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How It's Made: Season 5
2007 | NR | 4.0 out of 5 StarsFrom hot dogs to hot air balloons, find out how many of the objects we use become the things they are. Watch as "How It's Made" reveals the methods and materials of everyday items in a behind-the-scenes look at the manufacturing process.
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