NOVA

Explore scientific discoveries on television's most acclaimed science documentary series.

Episodes

  • Great American Eclipse: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Great American Eclipse

    S51 Ep6 |
    Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse.
  • Inside China's Tech Boom: asset-mezzanine-16x9
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    Inside China's Tech Boom

    S50 Ep16 |
    The inside story of China’s meteoric rise to the forefront of global innovation.
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    Ancient Earth: Humans

    S50 Ep15 |
    How did Earth give rise to humans? See what made our species' existence possible.
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    Ancient Earth: Inferno

    S50 Ep14 |
    How did life bounce back after a cataclysmic extinction wiped out some 90% of all species?
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    Ancient Earth: Life Rising

    S50 Ep13 |
    See how life made the leap to land, turning a barren landscape into a lush, green world.
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    Ancient Earth: Frozen

    S50 Ep12 |
    How did life survive on a planet covered in ice from pole to pole?
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    Ancient Earth: Birth of the Sky

    S50 Ep11 |
    See how Earth transformed from a barren hellscape to a planet capable of sustaining life.
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    Your Brain: Who's in Control?

    S50 Ep10 |
    Dive into the subconscious to see what’s really driving the decisions you make.
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    Your Brain: Perception Deception

    S50 Ep9 |
    Neuroscientists discover the tricks and shortcuts the brain takes to help us survive.

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    Picture a Scientist (with Audio Description)

    Researchers expose longstanding discrimination against women in science.
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    The Fabric of the Cosmos: What Is Space?

    Physicist Brian Greene reveals a mind-boggling reality behind our everyday world.
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    Arctic Dinosaurs

    Experts in Alaska investigate how dinosaurs managed to thrive in polar regions.

About NOVA

NOVA brings you stories from the frontlines of science and engineering, answering the big questions of today and tomorrow, from how our ancestors lived, to whether parallel universes exist, to how technology will transform our lives. Visit the official website to watch full-length documentaries, or explore our world through short-form video, on our digital publication NOVA Next.

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