Curiosity Now offers classic factual content from an extensive, award-winning library of original and curated documentaries across popular genres like science, history, space, wildlife, nature and more. Stacked for optimal binge-watching, Curiosity Now is a brand-safe environment for family-friendly viewing

Islands

S1, EP2 "Take-over: Evolving Fast to Fill Niches"

When animals find themselves on islands, they race to be the best at exploiting new niches, which leads to some weird and wonderful designs.

Islands

S1, EP3 "Prison"

Being stranded on an island means that space, food, and water are limited resources; animals are vulnerable to sudden changes and new arrivals; to make the resources last, some animals have gradually become smaller than their mainland relatives.

Bugs!

This IMAX documentary, shot in vivid and squirm-inducing 3-D, journeys to the lush rainforest of Borneo to examine in minute detail the various fascinating and sometimes creepy insects that exist there, including ants and beetles. But the film is given dramatic momentum by focusing on the short-lived adventures of a praying mantis named Hierodula and a caterpillar named Papilio, the latter eventually metamorphosing into an exquisite butterfly. The film is narrated by actress Judi Dench.

Amazon Adventure

Henry Bates embarks on an 11-year journey through the Amazon.

High Life: Forest Canopy

The trees' canopy holds its biggest animal diversity. Birds nest and feed, squirrels forage, insects build nesting chambers, and battle for mates.

Animals That Changed History

Nothing changed the world more than the process of domestication; once humans found they could shape the environment and control the foods they grew, they gave up a nomadic hunter/gatherer lifestyle and became farmers.

Humpback Whales

An in-depth look at the lives of humpback whales and the challenges they face to avoid extinction.

Wild Cats

Wildlife expert Kevin Richardson leads an expedition to see the lions, cheetahs and leopards of Southern Africa.

Breakthrough

S1, EP79 "Voyage Into the Sun"

For the first time in history, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has pierced the Sun's corona and is orbiting above its surface.

FASTER!: Humanity's Quest to Save Time

S1, EP5 "The Microwave"

Discovered by accident in 1946, the microwave oven revolutionized kitchens and today is one of the most ubiquitous household appliances in the world.

FASTER!: Humanity's Quest to Save Time

S1, EP6 "The Disposable Cup"

Originally invented to save lives, the disposable cup would become an international symbol of busyness, a must-have multitasking accessory.

FASTER!: Humanity's Quest to Save Time

S1, EP7 "The Bar Code"

The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, accelerated next-day delivery, and made same-day delivery possible.

FASTER!: Humanity's Quest to Save Time

S1, EP8 "The Dishwasher"

The dishwasher saves people about 230 hours a year, is kinder on your wallet and on the environment.

Leaps in Evolution

"The Origin of Eyes"

Eyeless ancestral creatures suddenly developed eyes 500 million years ago --a dramatic leap in evolution; what enabled human ancestors to evolve with eyes has been a mystery; now, scientists are close to a solution using cutting-edge DNA research.

Leaps in Evolution

"Creation of Motherly Love"

Human mothers raise fetuses inside their wombs and breast feed their babies for a long time after birth; scientists believe that human ancestors experienced unforeseen dramatic changes in DNA under threats of extinction.

Leaps in Evolution

"And Finally, Intelligence!"

DNA research discovers a key ancient incident that could solve the mystery of why homo sapiens are the only creatures on earth privileged with high intelligence that allows them to be civilized.

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