NOVA
Wednesdays 9 pm ET/PT
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. (official site)
Featured Videos
Ancient Maya Metropolis
S48 Ep22 | 53m 31s
Kīlauea: Hawaiʻi on Fire
S46 Ep3 | 53m 16s
New Eye on the Universe
S50 Ep4 | 53m 31s
Episodes
New Eye on the Universe
S50 Ep4 | 53m 31s
Ancient Builders of the Amazon
S50 Ep3 | 53m 22s | WETA Passport
Star Chasers of Senegal
S50 Ep2 | 53m 20s | WETA Passport
Specials
Beyond the Elements: Life (with Audio Description)
Special | 53m 17s
Beyond the Elements: Indestructible (with Audio Description)
Special | 53m 17s
Beyond the Elements: Reactions (with Audio Description)
Special | 53m 17s
Extras
The Mystery and Physics of the Spiral Football Pass
Clip: S50 | 3m 43s
Astronaut Walter Cunningham on the Historic Apollo 7 Mission
Clip: S50 | 32m 26s
Weathering the Future Preview
Preview: S50 Ep5 | 30s
Interactive | external link
NOVA Labs
NOVA Labs is a free digital platform that engages teens and lifelong learners in games and interactives that foster authentic scientific exploration. Participants take part in real-world investigations by visualizing, analyzing, and playing with the same data that scientists use.
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