Science documentaries

Science and mathematics keep presenting opportunities for us to understand and shape the world in new, original, and sometimes troubling ways. From the world's first computer to vaccine conspiracy theories, sign up to BBC Select to watch some of the BBC science documentaries in the US and Canada.

Secrets of the Human Body

Secrets of the Human Body

A vivid exploration of the human body’s hidden systems, revealing the stunning processes that keep us alive. Through striking visuals and bold experiments, uncover how we survive cold, manage pain, and continue to puzzle scientists.

Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil

Deep Down and Dirty: The Science of Soil

Chris Beardshaw uncovers the extraordinary hidden world of soil, revealing the microscopic ecosystems that sustain all life on Earth. Through stunning imagery, he explores how this fragile resource shapes our planet, and why protecting it matters.

Dolly: The Sheep that Changed the World

Dolly: The Sheep that Changed the World

The revelatory story of the men and women who created the cloned sheep that caused scientific stir and moral panic around the world. Who was Dolly, how did she come to be, and what is her legacy today?

Inside the Rage Machine

Inside the Rage Machine

The inside story of how social media algorithms designed to connect us have been systematically tearing us apart. Insider testimony and whistleblower documents expose a machine built on outrage and division. Not as a side effect but as part of a business model. Radicalization. Real world violence. Societies fractured. Consequences of a system built to shape how we think, feel and see the world.

How To Boost Your Brain Power

How to Boost Your Brain Power

Our brains are the most complex structure in the known universe. It allows us to think, remember and dream. But modern life can be harmful to our grey matter, with stress and mental health issues taking their toll. But, as Dr. Amir Khan discovers, help is at hand. He visits some of the world’s leading brain science experts and learns tips, tricks and lifestyle changes to keep our brains healthy.