Science and Nature

Life from Above

Behold Earth as it’s never been seen before. Cameras in space tell stories of life on our planet from a brand-new perspective, revealing its incredible movements, colors, patterns and just how fast it’s changing.

Schedule

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    Life from Above

    Moving Planet

    Tuesday
    Feb 17

    1 Hour

    Cameras in space offer a new perspective of life on Earth as satellites follow an elephant family struggling through drought and thousands of Shaolin Kung Fu students performing in synchronicity.
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    Life from Above

    Colorful Planet

    Wednesday
    Feb 18

    1 Hour

    Viewing Earth's kaleidoscope of colors, including swirls of turquoise phytoplankton, China's blooming yellow flowers, and the night waters near Argentina that are spotted with green lights.
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    Life from Above

    Patterned Planet

    Thursday
    Feb 19

    1 Hour

    Viewing the shapes that cover the earth's surface from space; the Australian Outback is covered in pale spots due to wombats and elephants.
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    Life from Above

    Moving Planet

    Friday
    Feb 20

    1 Hour

    Cameras in space offer a new perspective of life on Earth as satellites follow an elephant family struggling through drought and thousands of Shaolin Kung Fu students performing in synchronicity.
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    Life From Above: TVSS: Iconic

    Life from Above

    Colorful Planet

    Saturday
    Feb 21

    1 Hour

    Viewing Earth's kaleidoscope of colors, including swirls of turquoise phytoplankton, China's blooming yellow flowers, and the night waters near Argentina that are spotted with green lights.

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