Discovery Science (Asian TV channel)

Discovery Science
Logo used since 1 September 2021
CountrySingapore
Philippines
Thailand
Indonesia
China
Taiwan
Hong Kong
Macau
India
Broadcast areaSoutheast Asia (except Malaysia, Vietnam & Thailand)
China
Hong Kong
Taiwan
HeadquartersSingapore
Programming
LanguageEnglish
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to 16:9 480i/576i for the SDTV feed)
Ownership
OwnerWarner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific
Sister channels
List
History
Launched1998 (Discovery Sci-Trek) 2003 (Discovery Science)
2021 (2021) (Indonesia)
ClosedMarch 1, 2021 (2021-03-01) (SD feed, Malaysia)
October 1, 2021 (2021-10-01) (HD feed, Malaysia)
Replaced byBBC Earth (Astro, Malaysia)
Former namesDiscovery Sci-Trek (1998-2003)

Discovery Science is a Southeast Asian pay television channel (excluding Malaysia, formerly including Malaysia) owned by Warner Bros. Discovery Asia-Pacific.[1] The channel replaced Discovery Sci-Trek.Discovery Science rebranded along with Travel Channel in Southeast Asia on September 1, 2021.

On September 15, 2021, Astro moved the channel number of Discovery Science from 554 to 557.[2] On October 1, 2021, Discovery Science ceased to broadcast on Astro due to a decision made following a review of the channel's performance.[3] It was later replaced by BBC Earth.[4][5]

On October 1, 2021, Discovery Science was launched in Indonesia via the cable provider TransVision, but is not available in MNC Vision and First Media.

A separate feed is run for India and other South Asian countries with timeshifted schedule.

List of programs aired

The following programs aired on Discovery Science Asia: 

SOURCES[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35][36]

Current feeds

Hong Kong

Available on Now TV Channel 211.[37]

Taiwan

Available on CHT MOD Channel 254,[38] as well as on selected locations of cable TV providers.

Singapore

Only available on Singtel TV Channel 205.[39]

Formerly available on StarHub TV.

Philippines

Available on G Sat Channel 24[40] and Asian Cable Communications Inc (ACCION PH).[41]

The channel was also available on Sky Cable[42] and Cablelink until January 1, 2017. Ever since, numerous Discovery Science programs have continued to air via Discovery Channel.[42]

Indonesia

Available on TransVision only. The channel was previously available on MNC Vision and First Media until January 1, 2017, although several Discovery Science programs have been continuing to air on Discovery Channel.

Defunct feeds

Malaysia

This channel was only available on Astro via channel 554. On September 15, 2021, it was moved from channel 554 to 557.[2] Thirty days after Discovery Science rebranded in Southeast Asia on September 1, 2021, its Malaysian feed closed on October 1, 2021 due to bad reviews of the channel's performance. It was later replaced by BBC Earth (launched on the said cable TV provider on September 15, 2021) on channel 554.[3][4][5]

Thailand

This channel was available on Truevisions until December 26, 2016. Afterwards, Discovery Science programs have continued airing on Discovery Channel.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Discovery Science". Discovery Networks. Archived from the original on July 2, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Astro New Channels" (PDF). Astro Malaysia.
  3. ^ a b Josh (October 1, 2021). Astro ceases Discovery Science on 1 Oct 2021 by abruptly inserting ads. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ a b doubleM2. "List of Channel Replacements Between Sep & Oct 2021". Pictr.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ a b hazim96. "Summary of 12 outgoing and 13 incoming brands". Pictr.com. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ "Now TV Website - Coming Up > Discovery Science". September 15, 2024. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  7. ^ MNCVisionID (January 16, 2014). Trailer Resurrection Science Discovery Science January Highlight. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  8. ^ "Now Player - Coming Up > Discovery Science". August 6, 2020. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  9. ^ "Now TV Website - Coming Up > Discovery Science". February 21, 2025. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  10. ^ "Now TV Website - Coming Up > Discovery Science". nowplayer.now.com. Archived from the original on June 18, 2025. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  11. ^ "Now TV Website - Coming Up > Discovery Science". nowplayer.now.com. Archived from the original on July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  12. ^ ACCION PH (February 26, 2022). Discovery Science Blowing Up History. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  13. ^ ACCION PH (November 13, 2022). SCIENCE BLOWING UP HISTORY + SPECIALS. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  14. ^ "Now TV Website - Dark Matters: Twisted But True S2". February 21, 2025. Archived from the original on February 21, 2025. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
  15. ^ ACCION PH (February 17, 2025). SCIENCE FATAL FLIGHT SHOREHAM. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  16. ^ ACCION PH (October 14, 2024). SCIENCE FUNNY OR DIE'S HIGH SCIENCE. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ 天外天數位有線電視 (February 17, 2023). [本月推薦] 202303 CH205 Discovery科學頻道.Hitler's Secret Bomb. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  18. ^ MNCVisionID (December 12, 2013). TRAILER WHAT IS THAT DISCOVERY SCIENCE INDOVISION. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  19. ^ ACCION PH (May 20, 2022). Discovery Science How The Universe Works. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  20. ^ Discovery Science Asia: How The Universe Works Season 9 Trailer (2021), retrieved February 21, 2025
  21. ^ MNCVisionID (February 24, 2013). How Tech Work TV Trailer. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ ACCION PH (June 12, 2022). Discovery Science Hunting Atlantis. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ ACCION PH (December 30, 2023). SCIENCE INDIA'S SPACE ODYSSEY. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  24. ^ Discovery Science Asia Killers Of The Cosmos Promo (2021), retrieved February 21, 2025
  25. ^ ACCION PH (May 10, 2023). SCIENCE LAST EXIT : SPACE. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  26. ^ ACCION PH (May 24, 2024). SCIENCE CHANNEL REVENGINEERS. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  27. ^ ACCION PH (December 29, 2022). SCIENCE MYSTERIES OF THE DEEP. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  28. ^ ACCION PH (September 29, 2022). Science This Came Out Of Me. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  29. ^ MNCVisionID (January 16, 2014). Trailer Oddities Discovery Science January Highlight. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  30. ^ ACCION PH (November 20, 2022). SCIENCE SAVAGE BUILDS. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  31. ^ MNCVisionID (October 20, 2013). TRAILER THE GADGET SHOW WORLD TOUR DISCOVERY SCIENCE INDOVISION. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  32. ^ MNCVisionID (January 16, 2014). Trailer Through The Wormhole Discovery Science January Highlight. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  33. ^ MNCVisionID (November 13, 2015). WHY PLANES CRASH Season 3 - Trailer (Discovery Science). Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  34. ^ ACCION PH (January 12, 2022). Discovery Science You Have Been Warned. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  35. ^ ACCION PH (July 12, 2022). Discovery Science You Have Been Warned S6. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via YouTube.
  36. ^ ACCION PH (April 9, 2025). SCIENCE ENGINE MASTERS. Retrieved June 18, 2025 – via YouTube.
  37. ^ "Channel Overview". Now TV. Archived from the original on September 15, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  38. ^ "254 Discovery科學頻道". CHT MOD. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  39. ^ "Channels". www.singtel.com. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  40. ^ "GSAT Direct-to-Home Satellite". www.gsat.asia. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  41. ^ "Discovery Science | ACCION Corp Website". Asian Cable Communications (ACCION). April 28, 2023. Archived from the original on September 13, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  42. ^ a b "DMAX, EVE, DISCOVERY KIDS AND DISCOVERY SCIENCE END OF BROADCAST". SKY. December 12, 2016. Archived from the original on December 27, 2019. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
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