Host Bill Nye examines eight major areas of modern science, giving history and current information. From the miniature world of genetics to the vast expanse of space, review the greatest discoveries of all time across eight different scientific categories in this multi-part series. Join Bill Nye as he recounts the 100 most important discoveries -- and explains how each one has had a hand in shaping the modern world. Includes a closer look at the top ten greatest discoveries as voted on by readers of Discover magazine.

"Discovery Channel University"--Container. Produced as the television series: Science Channel's 100 greatest discoveries.

[35716, disc 1]: Origin and evolution of life -- [35717, disc 2]: Earth sciences -- [35718, disc 3]: Medicine -- [35719, disc 4]: Physics -- [35720, disc 5]: Astronomy -- [35721, disc 6]: Chemistry -- [ 35722, disc 7]: Genetics -- [35723, disc 8]: Biology -- [35724, disc 9]: Top ten.