NOVA

Beyond the Elements: Life (with Audio Description)

Special | 53m 17s

Without the chemistry of photosynthesis, ozone, and a molecule called Rubisco, none of us would be here. So how did we get so lucky? To find out, host David Pogue investigates the surprising molecules that allowed life on Earth to begin, and ultimately thrive. This episode contains audio description, which is now a standard feature in more recent NOVA episodes.

Aired: 02/17/21 | Expires: 02/02/24 | Rating: TV-PG

Major funding for "Beyond the Elements: Life" is provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Additional funding is provided by the George D. Smith Fund. Major funding for NOVA is provided by the David H. Koch Fund for Science, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and PBS viewers. Additional funding is provided by the NOVA Science Trust.

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