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Daily Planet

Daily Planet

200223 Seasons208 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

A science magazine show that brings you the world like you've never seen it before. The hosts demystify the mysteries of science and bridge the gap between the lab and your living room. From movies to microbiology, space to sports, food to hi-tech gizmos, they make sense of the science of everyday life ... and they make it fun too.

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Top Cast

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Dan Riskin

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Ziya Tong

About Daily Planet

Daily Planet is a news, documentary series that first aired in 2002. it stars Dan Riskin, Ziya Tong. A science magazine show that brings you the world like you've never seen it before. The hosts demystify the mysteries of science and bridge the gap between the lab and your living room. From movies to microbiology, space to sports, food to hi-tech gizmos, they make sense of the science of everyday life ... and they make it fun too.

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