Six Must-See Science Series and Movie

Explore the amazing world of science and tech right from your couch during the holidays! Here is our selection of must-see series and movies to watch on Netflix, Disney+ and Tou.tv. We think that, like us, you’ll find these to be terrifically entertaining and wonderfully stimulating. In fact, we're almost sure you will!

Fantastic Fungi

Mushrooms aren’t part of the animal kingdom. They aren’t part of the plant kingdom either! That’s right, they have a kingdom of their own. Sometimes they end up on our plate. Sometimes they end up in our medicine. No matter where we find them or what we do with them, they are positively fascinating… if not downright surprising! Watch Fantastic Fungi and explore a secret world filled with mushrooms you never even knew existed.

Intended audience: The entire family!

Watch it on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/81183477

 

 

Spycraft

Do you love new tech and spy stories? If you do, then the Spycraft miniseries is for you! Get a fascinating glimpse of the world of espionage and learn how satellites, hacks, and poison all became part of the game, and learn about the staying power of old-school dead drops. Do you secretly wish you were a spy? Learn the tricks of the trade in this documentary series based on Henry R. Schlesinger’s book of the same name.

Intended audience: Teens and adults can watch together!

Watch it on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81014547

 

 

Dolphin Reef

Take a deep dive into the Pacific Ocean alongside Echo, a young dolphin setting out into the world on its own for the very first time. Visit its home, a Polynesian coral reef teeming with tropical fish and marine organisms of every colour imaginable. Enjoy images that will astound and amaze you and learn how every species has its own part to play in this incredible ecosystem.

Intended audience: Kids will love it!

Watch on Disney+: https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/dolphin-reef/7lPTdP5ucgeL

 

 

Carbon: An Unauthorised Biography

 

Talk about climate change and the word “carbon” comes up… a lot! But climate aside, carbon has a very long history and is used in many, many ways. Born from the stars, carbon is the building block of life (and so much more!) here on Earth. Carbon has always been with us, and always will be! Learn all sorts of fascinating facts tied to carbon and meet researchers that make it their life’s work. 

Intended audience: Watch it with all your favourite carbon-based life forms!

Watch it on CBC Gem: https://www.cbc.ca/natureofthings/episodes/carbon-the-unauthorized-biography

 

IA : Être ou ne pas être (AI – To Be or Not To Be - in French)

Artificial intelligence has become part of our lives, and it looks like it’s here to stay. Scientist and journalist Matthieu Dugal (host of ICI Première radio show Moteur de recherche) helps audiences get a handle on the concepts behind this technology by taking on a most unusual mission: building a virtual double of himself.

Intended audience: Everyone can learn something from this series!

Watch it for free on Tou.tv: lien.. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/tele/ia-etre-ou-ne-pas-etre/site/capsules#

 

Our Universe

Our Universe is a six-episode series that features absolutely phenomenal images. A journey through the history of the Universe from its birth to present-day Earth. Learn about the elements, evolution, space, the seasons, and a whole lot more. See them all like you’ve never seen them before, then discover how the cosmic forces that govern our lives have shaped the world as we know it… and are still shaping it now!

Intended audience: Anyone and everyone!

Watch it on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81243961