Discovery Science Celebrates World Science Day 2016 By Diving Into The Future And Bringing Its Viewers An Exclusive VR Experience

Discovery Science, home for the thought provocateur and the only global network dedicated entirely to the wonders of science, is proud to announce its return for the third year to support World Science Day 2016, an annual UNESCO initiative held on 10th November to raise awareness of the benefits of science worldwide.

This year, Discovery Science presents a thought-provoking campaign: IMAGINE THE FUTURE, a concept which encourages audiences to think about the world of science and technology in thirty years time and how both industries will play a pivotal role in human development.

To celebrate World Science Day and this futuristic theme, a 360/VR parachute jump will air exclusively on the Your Discovery Science Facebook page and website. In partnership with the Army Parachute Association, the freefalling jump will keep viewers on the edge-of-their-seats as they watch two skydivers land on a giant Discovery Science logo. Viewers can immerse in the science behind the jump through the on screen biometric monitoring of the skydivers by the Adidas MiCoach Elite Team System. Special behind- the-scenes footage will also be available on the website and a 2D version will air on the linear channel.

Discovery Science is creating a short documentary around the campaign concept IMAGINE THE FUTURE set to air on YouTube. They have partnered with British Inventor Colin Furze; Chief Strategy Officer of football based YouTube channel Copa90 James Kirkham; and Gamer Mark Turpin from Yogscast to showcase how technology and innovation will impact their work in the future. Viewers will be encouraged to share their feedback to this predictive post with the hashtags #ImagineTheFuture and #WorldScienceDay.

Mark Turpin, CEO and Content Producer Yogscast commented: I think gaming has a bright future ahead of it as technology improves, gaming can find itself in a place it was never in before. The coolest thing about VR is it shows off gaming better than a TV screen can so you can really immerse yourself in the experience.

On World Science Day, Thursday 10th November, viewers will be able to watch a selection of futuristic programmes together with a special premiere of Jupiter Close Encounter.