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Discover Magazine: Freezing Time

Have you ever wondered how we perceive time? Watch this video from Discovery Channel's "Discover Magazine," to learn more about persistence of vision and how we freeze time.


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95 Worlds and Counting: Space Suit Features (2:27)

On Discovery Channel's "95 Worlds and Counting," learn about the advancements made to the space suit.

Human Mutants: Siamese Twins (2:57)

On Discovery Channel's "Human Mutants: The Mystery of Growth," learn how the term Siamese twins developed.

Best Evidence: Roswell Alien Film (1:32)

In 1995, a film showing an alien autopsy from the Roswell incident emerged, but it turned out to be a hoax. In this clip from Discovery Channel's "Best Evidence", believers and skeptics discuss the relevance and reality of the incident.

10 Ways the World Will End: Robots Inherit the Earth (3:00)

Docile robots turn into maniac killers as they overtake their less intelligent human masters in this humorous apocalyptic scenario on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

95 Worlds and Counting: Mars's Moon Phobos (2:33)

Could Mars' moon Phobos be our next home? Find out on Discovery Channel's "95 Worlds and Counting."

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Moon Machines: Space Suite Factory (2:49)

On The Science Channel's "Moon Machines," take a visit to a space suit factory and learn about the make up and features of the modern space suit.

Moon Machines: Developing the Space Suits (2:30)

On The Science Channel's "Moon Machines," learn about the trials and tests that were done in order to develop the modern space suit.

Moon Machines: Space Glove (1:00)

On The Science Channel's "Moon Machines," learn about the features and challenges of creating a glove on a space suit.

Deconstructed: Transformer Induction (2:54)

On The Science Channel's "Deconstructed," learn how the process of induction in a transformer works.

100 Greatest Discoveries: Germ Theory Origins (1:30)

On The Science Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries," learn how Louis Pasteur discovered how to "pasteurize" to keep things germ free.

10 Ways the World Will End: Earth Spins Off Its Axis (3:00)

The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End," illustrates how an asteroid collision could result in the Earth spinning closer to the sun. Overheating from sun exposure would cause drastic climate changes and would lead to our ultimate doom.

10 Ways the World Will End: Doomsday Asteroid (3:00)

Leading NASA scientists discuss the likelihood and implications of a doomsday asteroid colliding with Earth on The Science Channel's "10 Ways the World Will End."

10 Ways to Meet a Monster: Bigfoot (2:52)

Does Bigfoot really exist, or is he just a fable? Watch as a search party attempts to find the ever-illusive Bigfoot on The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Meet a Monster."

10 Ways to Contact a Ghost: Succubus (1:35)

On The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Contact a Ghost," a priest attempts to make paranormal contact with a succubus. A succubus is a sexy female entity that ravages celibate men of the cloth.

10 Ways to Contact a Ghost: Hell Hounds (3:00)

Are hell hounds/devil dogs real? The Science Channel's "10 Ways to Contact a Ghost," recalls the 16th century tale of Black Shock, a hell hound that murdered parishioners one stormy ill-fated night.