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On April 25, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick published their groundbreaking discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, the molecule essential for passing on our genes and the ''secret of life.'' But their crucial breakthrough depended on the pioneering work of another biologistñRosalind Franklin. She would never know that Watson and Crick had se... learn more

Director: Nova

In the course of 13 fascinating hours, Cosmos spans its own galaxy of topics to serve Sagan's theme, each segment deepening our understanding of how we got from there (simple microbes in the primordial mud) to here (space-faring civilization in the 21st century). In his "ship of the imagination," Sagan guides us to the farthest reaches of space and takes us ... learn more

Director: Cosmos Studios

6-part documentary series, from the great scientific mind of Stephen Hawking, which describes all current thinking and science on the Big Bang, origins of the universe, dark matter, black holes, Extraterrestrial life, and more. Includes interviews with leading astronomers and scientists, some commentary from Stephen Hawking himself, and computer models of th... learn more

Director: PBS

How did the human race populate the world? A group of geneticists have worked on the question for a decade, arriving at a startling conclusion: the "global family tree" can be traced to one African man who lived 60,000 years ago. Dr. Spencer Wells hosts this innovative series, featuring commentary by expert scientists, historians, archaeologists, and anthrop... learn more

Director: PBS

Jane Goodall's Wild Chimpanzees is a giant screen journey into the hearts, minds and world of wild chimpanzees with the world's most famous field researcher Dr. Jane Goodall. Be among the few humans who have ventured into the realm of the wild chimpanzee to see them at close range. Dr. Goodall's discoveries in forty years of research at Gombe - including her... learn more

Director: Jane Goodall

Stunning photo-realistic computer-generated animated film that transports audiences back to the Late Cretaceous, when a great inland sea divided North America in two. The film follows a curious and adventurous dolichorhynchops – familiarly known as a 'dolly' – as she travels through the most dangerous oceans in history. Along the way, she encount... learn more

Director: National Geographic

StarGaze brings the beauty and majesty of the universe to your home theater, direct from the Hubble Space Telescope. It contains over an hour of the most incredible images of the universe you'll ever see, from gaseous clouds, galaxies, and more than 200 other astronomical objects. learn more

Director: DVD International

Go on a breathtaking adventure through time and across five continents to reveal nature's most vital secret. Climb into the prickly jaws of insect-eating plants. Watch a flying fox gorge itself on a midnight snack of figs. Witness a mantis disguised as a flower petal lure its prey to doom. You'll see the alarming destruction humankind has caused to our ecosy... learn more

Director: IMAX

The depths of the ocean remain one of the last great mysteries on Earth. Far below the waves is an incredible place teeming with life, but few people have seen it... until now. For the first time you can be there, 12,000 feet below the ocean's surface, inside an unparalleled undersea volcanic world filled with strange creatures and dramatic landscapes. You'v... learn more

Director: Stephen Low Company

Dive in! A sea full of wonders awaits. Famed oceanic filmmaker Howard Hall (Into the Deep) guides this immersive adventure that lets you swim alongside some of the most exotic creatures of the planet. Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet provide the narration. And an unusual array of finned and scaled stars are ready to steal every scene. learn more

Director: IMAX