10 Genuinely Entertaining Science Shows on Netflix
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I'm all for a good Netflix binge, but I also know that sometimes there's a deep desire for something more substantial than Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Gilmore Girls. If you strive to be challenged by your viewing material and desperately want to learn while consuming entertainment, you're in luck: Netflix has some of the best informative TV offerings out there. From the deepest depths of the ocean to galaxies far beyond our reach, you can get one hell of an education from the science-based shows available for streaming.
So if you're looking to learn next time you press "play," check out one of these 10 scientific shows. You'll be taught all about the world (and beyond!) without leaving your couch.
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Human Planet
While many educational shows focus on plants, animals, and forces of nature, Human Planet zeroes in on one of the most impressive species on Earth: humans. Learn about human survival in extreme climates and locations, and you'll see some of the most incredible acts of human ingenuity and spirit imaginable.
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Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey
You'll never feel smaller than when you watch Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, which explores the vast reaches of the universe. "Mind-blowing" is an overused phrase, but it actually applies to this series.
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Planet Earth
Season two of Planet Earth is currently playing in the UK, but you can stream the first epic season of up-close nature exploration anytime. This series basically defines the genre of educational nature television, so it's certainly not one to miss.
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Good Eats
Don't be fooled by the fact that it's produced by Food Network; at its core, Good Eats is all about science, and host Alton Brown won't let viewers forget it! But be warned: it will definitely make you hungry.
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Life
Life showcases the extraordinary lengths that plants and animals will go to survive on this planet, and it will make your jaw drop. Not only is this series educational, but it's also an incredibly beautiful show to watch.
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The Blue Planet: A Natural History of the Oceans
If what's under the sea intrigues you, then you're in for a treat with The Blue Planet. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders that exist underwater — you'll never look at the ocean the same way again!
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Edge of the Universe
Follow the search for other planets that could support human life, and the discovery of those that definitely couldn't.
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Nature's Great Events
Nature's Great Events focuses on exactly what it sounds like: incredible events that occur in nature, such as animal migrations and polar frosts.
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Startalk
A talk show hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, StarTalk focuses on science, pop culture, and scientific enigmas, all featuring special celebrity and scientific guests.
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Mysteries at the Museum
A blend of history and science, Mysteries at the Museum delves into unsolved mysteries from some of the most famous museum exhibits in America. Don't ask questions, just press play.