SCIENCE to Expose Bizarre Experiments in New Series

SILVER SPRING: The new six-part series Dark Matters: Twisted But True, launching this month on SCIENCE, delves into some of history’s most bizarre experiments and unusual research.

The show uses CGI recreations to bring viewers into the laboratory to witness moments of controversy or ethic crossroads from scientists in history. The series looks at attempts to crossbreed humans and apes, actual zombie investigations and head-transplant studies. Dark Matters: Twisted But True is hosted by science-fiction author John Noble (Fringe, Lord of the Rings). The show debuts August 31 at 10 p.m.

"The stories we share in Dark Matters: Twisted But True are as outlandish as a great sci-fi script or as disturbing as a classic horror tale—the only difference is that they’re all true," said Noble. "The series offers a glimpse into the dark side of science, as well as human nature."

"Dark Matters: Twisted But True offers a fascinating insight into moments of scientific history where individuals went to extreme measures to achieve a breakthrough," added Debbie Adler Myers, the general manager and executive VP of SCIENCE. "It’s impossible to turn away from these true stories that you always assumed were just outlandish urban legends. This is real science—just the dark side of it, featuring brilliant minds who eventually took a dramatic turn. John Noble is the perfect tour guide to escort viewers through this bizarre world of research gone horribly wrong, but that in some cases, actually led to technology and science that we use today."