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The internet is ridden with clips of people doing crazy, hilarious and downright amazing things and on Outrageous Acts of Science, we highlight the cream of the crop.

From human powered flying machines in Canada, space explorers in the UK, backwards talking girls in the US and the New Zealander that built a robot rock band the show counts down a definitive top 20 clips of people doing the extraordinary in each episode.

With episodes dedicated to homemade inventions, human guinea pigs, nature obsessed thrillers and pure danger junkies the team of scientists deconstruct and explain how each action in the clip worked, how risky it was and above all exactly why it shouldn't be tried at home.

Science Channel Greenlights HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS Featuring DIY Faces of the Space Race Photo Science Channel Greenlights HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS Featuring DIY Faces of the Space Race
by Tori Hartshorn - July 24, 2019

Silicon Valley billionaires need not apply. A group of colorful DIY rocketeers are taking their own path to space. A new Science Channel series, HOMEMADE ASTRONAUTS (WT), now in production, will follow three self-financed teams with sky-high dreams, in their cosmic quest to explore the final frontie...


Science Channel Premieres SUPER HURRICANES: INSIDE MONSTER STORMS, Today Photo Science Channel Premieres SUPER HURRICANES: INSIDE MONSTER STORMS, Today
by BWW News Desk - September 22, 2017

Featuring interviews with leading meteorologists, scientists, and engineers, who examine the basic science of hurricanes, SUPER HURRICANES: INSIDE MONSTER STORMS premieres Today, September 22 at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Science Channel's DEADLY INTELLIGENCE Investigates Untimely and Unusual Deaths of Bri Photo Science Channel's DEADLY INTELLIGENCE Investigates Untimely and Unusual Deaths of Brilliant Scientists
by Tori Hartshorn - February 15, 2018

A new Science Channel series explores the suspicious deaths of scientific geniuses to determine if their demises were unfortunate coincidences or if these gifted minds were murdered for knowing too much. DEADLY INTELLIGENCE premieres Sunday, April 8 at 10pm ET/PT on Science Channel. What some expert...


MASTERS OF DISASTER To Premiere August 9 on Discovery Channel Photo MASTERS OF DISASTER To Premiere August 9 on Discovery Channel
by Tori Hartshorn - August 05, 2019

What's old isn't just new again, come doomsday, it'll save your life! Whether threatened by hurricane, power outage or nuclear fallout, most of today's devices that we rely on won't work in a catastrophe—if the internet crashes and power fails modern technology could be rendered useless. Knowing thi...


Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel Photo Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel
by Tori Hartshorn - April 19, 2018

Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Wednesday, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed p...


Science Channel's WHAT ON EARTH? Returns for Fourth Season 10/17 Photo Science Channel's WHAT ON EARTH? Returns for Fourth Season 10/17
by Caryn Robbins - October 03, 2017

Science Channel's top rated series WHAT ON EARTH? uses state-of-the-art imaging technology, expert analysis from leading scientists, and hands-on investigation to search for answers to these mysteries. WHAT ON EARTH? returns for its fourth season on Tuesday, October 17th at 9 p.m. ET/PT....


Science Channel's HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS Returns for Season 6, Today Photo Science Channel's HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS Returns for Season 6, Today
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2018

HOW THE UNIVERSE WORKS is back for its sixth season as astronomers and experts examine the building blocks and inner workings of our universe to better understand outer space and how its many puzzle pieces fit together....


STREET SCIENCE Returns to Science Channel for Season 2, Today Photo STREET SCIENCE Returns to Science Channel for Season 2, Today
by BWW News Desk - November 15, 2017

Kevin Delaney, known to millions as the science expert on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, is back to build, execute, and nail the science behind larger-than-life experiments when a new season of Science Channel's STREET SCIENCE returns....


Science Channel Announces New Documentary Series INNOVATORS Photo Science Channel Announces New Documentary Series INNOVATORS
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018

A new Science Channel documentary series from Emmy and Peabody-Award winning Ross Greenburg Productions will go deep into the minds and lives of the people who have fundamentally altered the way we live. Pairing historical and contemporary figures from similar fields, the three-part INNOVATORS (wt) ...


HOLIDAY DREAMS, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque Coming To The Playhouse on Rodney Square Photo HOLIDAY DREAMS, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque Coming To The Playhouse on Rodney Square
by A.A. Cristi - November 16, 2022

Looking for something new and exciting to do this holiday season? Look no further than HOLIDAY DREAMS, A Spectacular Holiday Cirque!...


Johnny Galecki Prank Series SCIJINKS Premieres May 16 on Science Channel Photo Johnny Galecki Prank Series SCIJINKS Premieres May 16 on Science Channel
by Macon Prickett - April 19, 2018

Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Wednesday, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed p...


Science Channel Presents MYTHBUSTERS Mega Merry-Thon, Beginning Today Photo Science Channel Presents MYTHBUSTERS Mega Merry-Thon, Beginning Today
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2017

This holiday season, celebrate with MYTHBUSTERS as Science Channel airs every episode ever of the iconic series in chronological order....


Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate With All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC & ENG Photo Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate With All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC & ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES
by Macon Prickett - March 28, 2018

From the bold and brilliant vehicles that drive us forward to the disastrous structural mistakes that require our finest ingenuity to fix, Science Channel's two new series highlight the most complex engineering developments of all time. WORLD'S MOST EPIC, premiering Thursday, April 5 at 9pm ET/PT, r...


Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Photo Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Premiering 6/21 on Discovery Channel
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2018

Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Premiering 6/21 on Discovery Channel...


Discovery and Science Channel Announce the Season Premiere of BATTLEBOTS Photo Discovery and Science Channel Announce the Season Premiere of BATTLEBOTS
by Tori Hartshorn - April 17, 2018

The epic robot-fighting series BATTLEBOTS is making its triumphant return with all-new episodes set to premiere Friday, May 11 at 8 PM ET/PT on Discovery Channel and Wednesday, May 16 at 9 PM on Science Channel....


Science Channel Announces Full Cast For MythBusters Jr. Photo Science Channel Announces Full Cast For MythBusters Jr.
by Stephi Wild - July 21, 2018

Adam Savage's return to television is getting closer as host and executive producer of MythBusters Jr., a 10-episode series that will give six of the nation's most talented kids a chance to show off their amazing ingenuity and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) skills. They wil...


Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel Photo Johnny Galecki's SCIJINKS Premiering 5/16 on Science Channel
by BWW News Desk - May 16, 2018

Using cutting-edge science as the foundation for outrageous stunts and practical jokes, SCIJINKS, the all-new science prank show hosted by Johnny Galecki, will premiere Today, May 16 at 10 PM ET/PT on Science Channel . Galecki orchestrates a team of inventive scientists who use science to feed peopl...


Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate with All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC and E Photo Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate with All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC and ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2018

Science Channel Expands Engineering Slate with All-New Series WORLD'S MOST EPIC and ENGINEERING CATASTROPHES...


Science Channel's UNEARTHED Returns 5/15 Photo Science Channel's UNEARTHED Returns 5/15
by Tori Hartshorn - April 25, 2018

Science Channel's #1 archaeology series UNEARTHED returns to uncover hidden secrets of the world's most renowned ancient monuments and civilizations. Combining scientific investigations and immersive CGI animation, the series will unlock the myths and mysteries behind iconic structures to reveal how...


Science Channel Documentary Series From Ross Greenburg Productions Pairs Past & Prese Photo Science Channel Documentary Series From Ross Greenburg Productions Pairs Past & Present Game Changers
by Tori Hartshorn - April 09, 2018

A new Science Channel documentary series from Emmy and Peabody-Award winning Ross Greenburg Productions will go deep into the minds and lives of the people who have fundamentally altered the way we live. Pairing historical and contemporary figures from similar fields, the three-part INNOVATORS (wt) ...


Science Channel's STRANGE EVIDENCE Returns July 10 at 9PM ET/PT Photo Science Channel's STRANGE EVIDENCE Returns July 10 at 9PM ET/PT
by Tori Hartshorn - June 25, 2018

Science Channel's STRANGE EVIDENCE Returns July 10 at 9PM ET/PT...


BATTLEBOTS Returns for Second Half of 2018 Season August 3 on Discovery Channel Photo BATTLEBOTS Returns for Second Half of 2018 Season August 3 on Discovery Channel
by Macon Prickett - July 19, 2018

The epic robot-fighting series BattleBots returns with even higher stakes for the second half of its 2018 season as momentum builds towards the 2018 World Championship and the awarding of the Giant Nut to the ultimate BattleBots Champion. As part two of the season commences, some bots are already on...


Science Channel Premieres New Engineering Series BUILDING GIANTS and MEGA MACHINES, 1 Photo Science Channel Premieres New Engineering Series BUILDING GIANTS and MEGA MACHINES, 1/4
by Caryn Robbins - December 11, 2017

Science Channel has designs on a bigger and badder 2018 with the premiere of two new engineering series on Thursday, January 4. BUILDING GIANTS at 9 p.m. ET/PT reveals how the world's most remarkable superstructures are built, from an underwater Sea Wall designed to prevent Venice from flooding, to ...


Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Photo Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Premiering 6/21 on Discovery Channel
by Tori Hartshorn - June 13, 2018

Advances in Artificial Intelligence Explored in New Two-Hour Documentary THIS IS A.I. Premiering 6/21 on Discovery Channel...


Science Channel's UNEARTHED Returns Today Photo Science Channel's UNEARTHED Returns Today
by BWW News Desk - May 15, 2018

Science Channel's #1 archaeology series UNEARTHED returns to uncover hidden secrets of the world's most renowned ancient monuments and civilizations. Combining scientific investigations and immersive CGI animation, the series will unlock the myths and mysteries behind iconic structures to reveal how...






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