Programming Segments
- MindBender – A weekly contest where the viewers are asked five science-based questions. Viewers who submit the correct answers online are entered into a draw for a digital camera or movie passes. From the 2002–2003 season to the 2008–2009 season, there were only 3 questions, with a warm-up question before the contest.
- Discoveries – Daily recap of science and technology headlines from around the world. (Known as Planet Now in the 2009–2010 season)
- Weird Planet – Showcasing an unusual scientific discovery or piece of technology.
- Planet You – Highlighting technology headlines and showing user-generated images and videos.
- Super Slo-Mo Tuesday – A slow motion video of varying topic.
- Ziyology – Host Ziya Tong interviews scientists and researchers about their work.
- Alan Nursall Experience – Alan Nursall explores the physics behind everyday objects and events. Some segments consist of public demonstrations of physics experiments with help from bystanders.
- Future Tech – Featuring Lucas Cochran as the tech correspondent reviewing upcoming tech, gaming and social media.
- Riskin's Business – Host Dan Riskin conducts experiments to learn how the world works and invites the audience to participate.
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