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Naked Science is an American documentary television series that premiered in 2004 on the National Geographic Channel. The program features various subjects related to science and technology. Some of the views expressed might be considered fringe or pseudo-science, and some of the scientists may present opinions which have not been properly peer-reviewed or are not widely accepted within their scientific communities, in particular on topics such as Bermuda Triangle or Atlantis for example.
Episode 21 : Alien Fireballs
December. 02,2010
Scientists study fragments of a meteorite, hoping to gain insight into the origins of life on Earth. Also: a controversial space rock from Mars is examined at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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Episode 15 : Earth Without The Moon
February. 04,2010
Each year, the moon moves an inch and one half farther away from Earth and is gaining momentum. The gravity it exerts on our planet acts as a stabilization mechinism, allowing for a consistent range of temperatures, seasons and days. If the moon moves just ten percent farther, it will cause unbelievable disaster for our planet, as Earth tips up to 90 degrees on its axis.
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Episode 14 : Earth's Core
January. 01,0001
Thousands of miles below the Earth's surface, a molten core generates a magnetic shield to protect us from solar radiation. But the protection could be fading and may be a sign that the magnetic poles are on the verge of flipping.
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Episode 13 : Secret World Of Fireworks
July. 02,2009
Secret World of Fireworks explores the closely held secrets, recipes, and techniques from the world of pyrotechnic showmen. National Geographic takes a behind the scenes look into this exclusive world with unique access from Zambelli Internationale of New Castle, Pennsylvania - Americas First Family of Fireworks - along with rocket scientists and chemists from Los Alamos, New Mexico.
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Episode 12 : Living On The Moon
July. 19,2009
An insider's look at NASA's Constellation program which hopes to establish a human outpost on the moon by 2020.
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Episode 9 : Was Darwin Wrong?
January. 01,0001
Does evolution really explain how life on Earth began? For decades, critics have attacked Darwin's theory and supported the case for a designer behind our existence. Could Darwin have been wrong?
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Episode 7 : Super Volcano
September. 22,2004
National Geographic Naked Science presents "Super Volcano", the inside documentary of what might happen if the Yellowstone Caldera were to erupt one day. This documentary includes a Yellowstone timeline of past eruptions, how Yellowstone would affect the world, and what impact will it be for the U.S.
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Episode 6 : Killer Lakes
March. 05,2007
Since the death of 1,700 people near a lake in Africa, scientists have uncovered a terrifying series of hazards in lakes across the world.
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Episode 5 : Finding the Origin of Life
February. 11,2010
There are numerous theories about how life began on Earth. One thought is that it sprang up in the warm waters of a pond. Another suggests it arrived via comets. A different theory says life sprang from lightening and volcanoes. Scientists demonstrate that a spark of electricity applied to a primordial soup forms amino acids--the building blocks of life.
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Episode 3 : Dirty Bombs
January. 01,0001
With contributions from some of the world's foremost scientists, we examine the newest developments and theories using the latest CGI graphics.
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Episode 2 : Episode 2
January. 22,2005
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Episode 1 : Human Extinction
January. 15,2005
Travel back in time to look at three of the largest mass extinctions that have decimated life on the planet. What caused these wipeouts?
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