Science & Nature

Science & Nature programs on WXXI TV
and Radio as well as online discussion
and special events hosted by WXXI are featured below.

Science & Nature

WXXI's Community Observation Challenge

Join WXXI as we continue to be citizen scientists and observe our community through a special ongoing WXXI Community Observation Challenge!

Nature Exploring Apps for Families

Do you use apps to explore the outdoors with your kiddos? Check out some of our FAVORITE nature-exploring apps that work well with young children!

Ken Burns Presents...The Gene: An Intimate History Screening

Monday, March 23, 2020 - 6:00pm

WXXI and the Rochester Museum & Science Center are pleased to host a special screening event of this film that tells the story of the rapid evolution of genetic science. This event has been CANCELLED.

Chasing the Moon Series on Tuesdays in July

Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 8:00pm

on WXXI-TV

This six-hour documentary series thoroughly reimagines the race to the moon for a new generation, upending much of the conventional mythology surrounding the effort.

NOVA: The Planets on WXXI-TV

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 9:00pm

on WXXI-TV

NOVA: The Planets, a five-part mini-series tells the spectacular story of our solar system — a narrative spanning billions of years — through the eyes of the latest and most daring space missions ever mounted.