Science & Nature Documentaries

In part one of this ITV two-part documentary the British Actress takes the viewer on a feline journey, from ancient Egypt to modern Tokyo.

Dec 15, 2009 - Chris Saliba

Film is a great way to be introduced to the concepts of human evolution. This article briefly describes the key features of five of the best human origin documentaries.

Dec 4, 2009 - Jayne Wilkins

When Crocs Ate Dinosaurs, on the National Geographic Channel as part of Expedition Week is about the recent discovery of giant crocodile bones from the prehistoric era.

Nov 22, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Timothy Treadwell loved grizzly bears. Then he was eaten by one. Grizzly Man is a look at the man who spent half of every year living outdoors with the animals he adored.

Nov 9, 2009 - Jason Schneider

Food is fuel. It gives humans energy, it gives life. But in America, nowadays, food is a business. The documentary Food Inc, shows what is wrong with that.

Nov 9, 2009 - Mallory Giunchigliani

There are many aspects of nature that benefit the human race, but is it really mankind that is in control of supply and demand, or is it nature?

Oct 30, 2009 - Victoria Rodriguez-Baziuk

Although the documentary "Earth" easily can be breathtaking, it does not offer anything new and interesting about the earth and its eco-systems in this changing climate.

Sep 14, 2009 - Malene Jorgensen

The National Geographic Channel's documentary raises a lot of questions about the history of the human race.

Aug 16, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Originally broadcast in January 2008, this edition of NOVA shows the precision and care that went into the restoration of this iconic structure.

Jun 16, 2009 - Francine Brokaw

Good science coverage on television can be hard to find, despite most people viewing TV as their main source of scientific information

May 28, 2009 - Catherine Whitlock

While this innocuous natural history doc may not rally environmentalists, it will delight nature lovers.

Apr 30, 2009 - Denise Castillón

This nonfiction science adventure follows a committed team of scientists and graduate students who journey to the end of the Earth to conduct an experiment.

Apr 1, 2009 - Leslie C. Halpern

An Inconvenient Truth by US Vice Pres Al Gore exposes the deadly effects of global warming. If there is no action taken, global warming will be irreversible in 10 years.

Feb 25, 2009 - Gwendolyn Cuizon

Antarctic Mission takes the viewer on a visually stunning journey to the Antarctic Circle, exploring the frozen continent and the changes brought on by global warming.

Feb 16, 2009 - Dominic Messier

Howard Hall's IMAX documentary Under the Sea 3-D, narrated by Jim Carrey, takes you to a spectacular undersea world. 8/10.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

The History Channel explores the mysteries of The Universe in Deep Space Disasters. The third season exploration and science airs on November 11, 2008 at 9 pm.

Nov 7, 2008 - Christine Nyholm

Through multiple interviews and previously untold stories, Ben Stein uncovers a taboo subject - intelligent design - and asks why it was under wraps in the first place.

Nov 5, 2008 - Kay Szydlowski

Over the course of three seasons, this show has captured evidence of the paranormal more than once. But how does it stand up against skeptics?

Aug 6, 2008 - Alexander Rogowsky

This thought-provoking film delves into the nature, technology, and humanity thriving in a small community at the end of the world.

Jul 14, 2008 - Leslie C. Halpern

A provocative documentary, Sharkwater focuses upon the plight of a fascinating creature who has survived 400 million years of evolution only to now face extinction.

May 9, 2008 - Matthew Robert Pejkovic

Affection for these small masked mammals grows as the gang recovers from the death of Flower of Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor in the Kalahari Desert in South Africa.

Nov 6, 2007 - Karen Lotter

This multiple award-winning documentary depicts the emperor penguins' devotion and determination to create new life year after year.

Mar 11, 2007 - Allison Cain