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Unveil the Secrets of the Universe only on Discovery Science
NEW DELHI: Discovery Science, a leading factual entertainment channel presents programs that provide an answer to the questions that have eluded everyone for centuries and reveal life’s greatest mysteries and smallest wonders.
Epic black holes, nuclear furnaces at the core of giant stars and volcanic pressure cookers inside planets – all across the immense reaches of time and space, the universe is being transformed by seething caldrons of energy. In its groundbreaking new series,Secrets of Universe, Discovery Science follows a trail of energy into the power centers of the universe.
Secrets of the Universe will premiere on September 16th and air every Saturday and Sunday at 8:00 p.m. only on Discovery Science.
Rahul Johri, Senior VP and General Manager – South Asia and Head of Revenue, Pan-Regional Ad Sales and Southeast Asia, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific said, “Home to the finest science programming and with a promise to deliver the best to its viewers, Discovery Science is delighted to present another dimension of programming that will unveil newer dimensions to the questions that have puzzled everyone for long. Secrets of the Universe is an adventurous glimpse of the cosmos which takes viewers on a journey into space. The program is sure to inform, amaze and inspire curious minds of all ages.”
Elevating the overall entertainment quotient, Discovery Science besides continuing to offering its popular series like Master of the Universe: Stephen Hawking, 100 Things That Will Change Your Life and Beautiful Minds, will also bring in new seasons of popular shows like How It’s Made, When We Left Earth, Through The Wormhole and Science Of War – Anthology On Weapons’ Shows.
Episode description:
1. Black Holes
There’s a place from which nothing escapes, not even light, where time and space come to an end. It’s inside this fantastic riddle that black holes exert their sway over the cosmos and our imaginations. Experience the creation of the Milky Way Galaxy, zip through other-worldly wormholes, and witness the violent death of a star and the birth of a black hole. Mathematical equations, cutting-edge science, and Einstein’s theories provide the most complete picture yet on this mysterious phenomenon.
2. Dynamic Earth
The inner workings of Earth’s climate system come alive in visualizations based on satellite monitoring data and advanced supercomputer simulations. This cutting-edge production follows a trail of energy that flows from the Sun down into the interlocking systems that shape our climate: the atmosphere, oceans, and the biosphere. Ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes.
3. Super Volcanoes
A rare class of volcanic eruptions marshals the energy lurking beneath the surface of planet Earth. Seventy thousand years ago on the island of Sumatra, the Earth’s crust literally collapsed, initiating one of the largest single eruptions known. Discover the mother of all eruptions, 250 million years ago, when the infamous Siberian Traps set in motion the largest mass extinction in Earth’s history. Move beyond Earth to explore the impact of giant volcanic eruptions around our solar system, on Neptune’s frigid moon Triton, and the ultimate volcanic realm: Jupiter’s moon Io.
4. Dawn of the Space Age
Dramatic animations recreate the perils and stunning achievements of the early days of space exploration, from the launch of the first artificial satellite sputnik, to the magnificent lunar landings. Come along with the astronauts that took part in these death-defying experiments in manned space flight, and witness their drive, passion, and bravery. Experience a new age of space exploration now emerging in an array of private ventures.
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News TV viewership jumps 33 per cent as West Asia war draws audiences
BARC Week 8 data shows news share rising to 8 per cent despite T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI: Even as individual television news channel ratings remain under a temporary pause, the genre itself is seeing a clear surge in audience attention.
According to the latest data from Broadcast Audience Research Council India, television news recorded a 33 per cent jump in genre share in Week 8 of 2026, covering February 28 to March 6.
The news genre accounted for 8 per cent of total television viewership during the week, up from 6 per cent the previous week. The spike in attention coincided with escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which have kept global headlines firmly fixed on West Asia.
The rise is notable because it came at a time when cricket was dominating television screens. The high-stakes stages of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, including the Super 8 fixtures and semi-finals, were being broadcast during the same period.
Despite the cricket frenzy, viewers appeared to be toggling between sport and global affairs, boosting the overall share of news programming.
The surge in genre share comes even as the government has enforced a one-month pause on publishing ratings for individual news channels. The move followed regulatory scrutiny of the television ratings ecosystem.
While channel-level rankings remain temporarily out of sight, the genre-level data suggests that when global tensions escalate, audiences continue to turn to television news for real-time updates.
