When Homo sapiens, which means 'wise ones,' discovered and controlled fire hundreds of thousands of years ago, everything changed. Fire allowed us to cook food and heat dwellings, and it served as a focal point for storytelling and sharing cultural identity among community members. We don't yet have established parameters for what it means to be 'distinctly human,' It would seem the only thing that separates us from other animals, Neil deGrasse Tyson ponders, is our neurotic need to feel 'special'. Against the backdrop of the Halls of Extinction, Tyson insists that there must be a clear distinction between ourselves and animals that justifies our eating them, wearing them and even bringing an end to their species. From the birth of the devil in ancient Persia to a searing story of saintliness among macaque monkeys, this episode is an exploration of human potential for change. It concludes with the story of how one of history's greatest monsters was transformed into one of its shining lights.
Gaby Roslin and Amir Khan present a program in which they apply the latest science to some of the worst sleepers. They include an extreme snorer, a man who suffers from night terrors, a woman who has restless leg syndrome, and a man with chronic insomnia for 20 years. The film also shows a sleep deprivation experiment to test for risky behaviour, pain resistance and emotional control. When the subjects reach the final hours of the challenge, the experiment begins to take its toll as the participants' emotions go into overdrive, with one threatening to quit altogether.
A chillingly realistic scenario unfolds: what would happen if a massive asteroid were hurtling toward Earth—and we only had months to prepare? This gripping special plunges viewers into the very real threat of cosmic collisions, combining cutting-edge science, expert analysis, and stunning visualizations. Follow the urgent efforts of scientists racing to detect and deflect potential impacts, with exclusive access to astronomers monitoring the skies. More than just a documentary, it's a wake-up call from the cosmos—a thrilling journey into one of the most dramatic `what if’ scenarios humanity could face.
Beneath the glare of the public eye, a bipartisan congressional crusade shines new light on one of America's most enduring enigmas. Step into a world where testimonies under oath by military and intelligence insiders reveal jaw-dropping claims of a clandestine program studying unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), including recovered materials and non-human biological matter. With candid interviews spanning high-ranking officials, physicists, elected leaders, and military whistleblowers, this documentary peels back the curtain on what the government really knows—and the implications could leave even the staunchest skeptics speechless.
In the shattered streets of Gaza, four young lives unfold with raw intensity and haunting contradictions. Ayman Alyazouri and his companions navigate the chaos of relentless airstrikes, makeshift shelters, and impossible choices—while holding fast to a worldview shaped by conflict and a fervent hatred they scarcely question. Their daily struggle to find safety and meaning is captured in unflinching detail, blending scripted scenes with documentary realism to reveal the emotional cost of generations raised in perpetual war. This gripping portrait invites viewers to witness an unsettling intimacy with those who dream not of peace, but of vengeance.
A powerful movement is exploiting our fears, persuading some to believe the vaccine was designed to control or even kill us. Who are the people behind the international anti-Covid-vaccine movement and why are they doing it? In the anti-vax movement - where is the money? The money comes from a small but very well-heeled network of donors and philanthropists who fund anybody reinforcing their opinions. The film is a journey inside the astonishing world of the anti-vaxxers.
From the birth of the devil in ancient Persia to a searing story of saintliness among macaque monkeys, this episode is an exploration of human potential for change. It concludes with the story of how one of history's greatest monsters was transformed into one of its shining lights.